In short: mold remediation in Fort Myers typically costs $1,500–$6,000 for one room or wall cavity, $500–$1,500 for a small patch under 10 square feet, and $10–$25 per square foot of affected area on larger jobs. A flooded ground floor after a storm can reach $10,000–$30,000. These are estimates; the written quote after we have seen the problem is the price that counts.
All prices at a glance
The three tables below cover remediation, water damage drying and testing. Every figure is an estimate, last reviewed October 8, 2026, built from Southwest and South Florida contractor pricing and national cost guides; how each was graded is recorded in our research notes.
| Job | Estimate | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Small patch, under 10 sq ft | $500–$1,500 | Containment, removal or cleaning of one small area, HEPA vacuuming, a moisture check |
| One room or wall cavity | $1,500–$6,000 | Containment, drywall and insulation removed to the dry line, cleaning, drying |
| Bathroom behind a shower or vanity | $1,200–$4,500 | Cabinet or wall section opened, framing cleaned and dried; tile reset is separate |
| AC closet and air handler cabinet | $600–$2,000 | Closet walls, platform and cabinet exterior cleaned; drain line cause found |
| Attic decking and rafters | $1,500–$5,000 | Affected decking cleaned and treated in place, insulation removed where wet |
| Larger areas, by affected area | $10–$25 per sq ft | Used for multi-room losses; set by the square footage of the affected area |
| Flooded ground floor after a storm | $10,000–$30,000 | Wall cuts along the flood line, removal, cleaning and drying throughout |
| Job | Estimate | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Clean-water leak, one room | $1,500–$3,500 | Extraction, wet baseboard and drywall removed, three to five days of drying equipment |
| Drying, clean water | $3–$4 per sq ft | Supply-line and appliance leaks on larger wet areas; one room has a minimum (see above) |
| Drying, gray water | $4–$7 per sq ft | Dishwasher, washer or AC overflow water with some contamination |
| Drying, flood or surge water | $7–$10 per sq ft | Category 3 water: porous materials removed, cleaning before drying |
| Structural drying, several rooms | $8,000–$15,000 | Large losses with framing and subfloor dried in place |
| Job | Estimate | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Visual mold assessment (no samples) | $200–$400 | A licensed assessor's walk-through and written findings for an average house |
| Assessment with 2–4 air or surface samples | $450–$900 | The above plus lab analysis, with an outdoor control sample |
| Post-remediation clearance test | $300–$700 | Visual check and samples inside the work area before the containment comes down |
| Our moisture inspection for an estimate | Free | Meters and thermal camera to find the source and scope the work |
Prices on this page are estimates for planning, not quotes. Your price is fixed in writing after a free visit, and it does not change unless the scope does and you agree to it first.
What moves the price on Lee County homes
- How far the moisture traveled. Drywall wicks water upward and sideways. The affected area is usually bigger than the visible stain, and the readings, not the stain, set the size of the job.
- What the mold is growing in. Hard surfaces clean; drywall, insulation and carpet pad are removed. Framing and roof decking are cleaned in place where they are sound.
- Block walls on a slab. Most homes here have furred-out block exterior walls, so water collects at the bottom of the wall behind the baseboard. Cuts there are low and long rather than tall.
- Condo access. Elevators, association rules on working hours, and units above or below can add set-up time.
- The water category. Surge and flood water mean more removal and more cleaning than a clean supply-line leak.
- Season. After a hurricane, demand for crews, equipment and dumpsters spikes across the county, and so do prices.
Items priced separately
So nothing looks hidden later, these are not in the remediation price: rebuilding drywall, trim and paint; replacing flooring or cabinets; plumbing or roof repairs to stop the leak; HVAC repairs to the air handler or drain; and the independent assessor's testing fees, which you pay to the assessor directly.
Cost per square foot
Per-square-foot figures are a comparison tool, not how most jobs are quoted. Remediators in South and Southwest Florida commonly work at $10 to $25 per square foot of affected area. A 100-square-foot section of wall and floor would land around $1,000 to $2,500 on that basis, but a minimum charge for containment and equipment usually lifts small jobs above the straight calculation. Large jobs, where set-up is spread over more area, come in nearer the bottom of the range.
Why Fort Myers quotes disagree
Two companies looking at the same stained ceiling can quote $800 and $6,000, and both can be honest. The low quote is often surface treatment: spraying an antimicrobial and repainting, with no containment and no attempt to find the leak. The high one may include removing the ceiling, drying the attic, an air scrubber and a clearance test. Neither tells you which you need until someone has measured the moisture. When comparing, check that each quote names the source of the water, shows the area to be removed, includes containment and HEPA cleaning, states how drying will be confirmed, and says whether clearance testing is included or recommended. A quote that skips the moisture source is pricing a problem that will come back.
Insurance and these prices
Florida homeowners policies often limit mold to a fixed sublimit, and many exclude mold caused by long-term leaks or humidity. Water damage from a sudden, accidental event is more often covered. We do not set prices around insurance, and the estimate is the same whether or not you claim, but we document every job so the claim has what it needs.
Cost questions
Why do mold remediation quotes in Fort Myers vary so much?
Because companies are pricing different things. One quote may include containment, an air scrubber, drying and a clearance test; another may be a spray-and-go treatment with none of those. Line the quotes up item by item before comparing totals.
Is mold remediation covered by homeowners insurance in Florida?
Often only in part. Mold that follows a sudden, covered water loss may be paid up to a sublimit, commonly $10,000 or less, and mold from a slow leak or ongoing humidity is usually excluded. Check the mold section of your policy and ask your agent.
Does the price include rebuilding?
No. Remediation ends with the affected area clean and dry. Replacing drywall, baseboards, paint, flooring or cabinets is reconstruction, and it is priced separately by the contractor you choose. We tell you exactly what was removed so they can price it properly.
Is there a minimum charge?
Most remediation companies have one, because setting up containment and equipment takes the same time for a small area as a medium one. That is why tiny jobs rarely come in at the bottom of the per-square-foot range.
Services and areas
For detail on each service, see mold remediation and removal, water damage restoration and mold inspection and testing. We work across Lee County, including Cape Coral, Lehigh Acres and Bonita Springs.
Last updated October 8, 2026