Free visual inspection and a written scope of work before any mitigation begins - photos, moisture readings, and drying logs go in your claim file
The scope we write is the scope we bill. Anything new gets shown to you, in writing, before we touch it.
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AfterTrusted Mold Remediation Nationwide
Mold remediation done right means finding the moisture source, removing the affected material, and treating the space so the problem stays gone. Keegan Water Damage Restoration has been part of the Garrison Partners family since 2005, and every mold job we take runs to The Garrison Standard: a written price before any work starts, background-checked technicians in uniform, and a 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing. If you’re in Southern California, read The Complete Mold Remediation Guide for Los Angeles Homeowners. If you’ve found mold in your home, call (361) 317-7269 and a live person will answer, day or night. We don’t send call-back queues when you’re staring at a growing problem.
Mold Removal Service
A mold removal service addresses visible mold growth by containing the affected area, removing contaminated material, and cleaning surfaces with professional-grade treatment. You need this when you can see mold on drywall, framing, trim, or other building materials, especially after a leak or flood. Keegan Water Damage Restoration dispatches uniformed technicians with commercial HEPA filtration and the training to remove mold without spreading spores through your house. Most mold removal service work falls between $500 and $4,000 depending on square footage and how deep the growth runs. We document the entire job to support your insurance claim, and the price never moves at the door.
Containment and Negative Air
Before any removal starts, we seal the work area with plastic sheeting and run HEPA-filtered negative air machines. This keeps spores from drifting into clean rooms while we cut away affected drywall and insulation. The set-up adds a step, but it’s the difference between a professional job and a cross-contamination headache.
Surface Treatment and Air Scrubbing
After contaminated material is bagged and removed, we treat remaining surfaces with antimicrobial products and run air scrubbers to pull airborne spores down. This two-pass approach is how we leave the space measurably cleaner, not just visually clear.
Mold Remediation Services
Mold remediation services go beyond surface cleaning to correct the root cause: trapped moisture. If you’ve had repeated mold returns or a musty smell that won’t lift, remediation is the answer, not another coat of bleach. Keegan Water Damage Restoration runs moisture mapping and psychrometrics on every remediation job, so we know exactly where the water is hiding before we touch a wall. For a detailed breakdown, see our Mold Remediation cost guide; pricing for mold remediation services typically runs $1,500 to $15,000 depending on affected square footage, material type, and whether structural framing needs repair. You receive a written scope of loss before anything gets cut.
Moisture Source Correction
No remediation holds if the moisture source stays active. We trace plumbing leaks, condensation points, and ventilation failures, then coordinate the fix so the mold doesn’t come back in six weeks. This is the step most quick-bid crews skip entirely.
Post-Remediation Verification
Once the work is done, we check moisture levels and air quality against pre-job readings. You see the numbers before and after, and it’s all documented. Nobody gets a “trust us” from our crew.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees – you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Professional Mold Removal
Professional mold removal means trained technicians, containment, HEPA filtration, and disposal done to industry standard, not a handyman with a spray bottle. Homeowners call us when growth spans more than a small patch, when it’s inside walls, or when anyone in the house has respiratory sensitivities. Keegan Water Damage Restoration follows IICRC guidelines, and our techs carry professional-grade equipment including HEPA air scrubbers and moisture meters. Professional mold removal generally runs $800 to $6,000 depending on the extent of growth and accessibility. We put the full price in writing before work begins, and it stays that price.
Hidden Mold in Wall Cavities
Mold behind baseboards or inside wall cavities never clears on its own. We open the affected area under containment, remove what’s contaminated, and dry the cavity to a target moisture level before sealing it back up. Guessing is not part of the process.
HEPA Filtration and Air Quality
Our crews run HEPA filtration on every professional mold removal job, not just the big ones. That includes negative air machines during demo and air scrubbers after. The goal is leaving air quality better than we found it, and we measure to prove it.
Mold Inspection
A mold inspection is a systematic check of the home for visible growth, moisture, and the conditions that breed mold, usually driven by a smell or a water event. You need one when you can’t see mold but you can smell it, or before buying a house with water history. Keegan Water Damage Restoration uses moisture meters, thermal imaging, and visual inspection to map problem areas, then gives you a written report showing what we found and what needs to change. Mold inspection costs typically run $200 to $600 as a standalone service, and sometimes more when lab testing is requested. The report is yours to keep, whether or not we do any remediation work.
Moisture Mapping and Thermal Scans
We don’t just look at walls; we read them. Thermal imaging shows temperature differences that point to hidden moisture, and pin meters confirm readings at specific spots. That data tells us where mold is likely growing even when nothing’s visible yet.
Written Findings, Plain Language
You get a document that says what we found, where, and what it means in terms you can hand to your insurance adjuster without a translator. The Garrison Standard applies here too: inspection findings are written, not mumbled.
Mold Removal Specialist
A mold removal specialist is a technician trained specifically in containment, removal, and moisture correction, not a general handyman picking up a side job. You want a specialist when the growth is extensive, recurring, or located in a high-risk space like a crawlspace or HVAC trunk line. Keegan Water Damage Restoration crews run to The Garrison Standard, and every member is background-checked and uniformed before they walk through your door. Specialist work typically falls between $1,000 and $8,000 based on scope, and you get the written price before the first tool comes off the truck.
Training That Shows Up at the Door
Our techs follow IICRC-standard procedures for containment, air filtration, and disposal. That training matters when a containment seal fails or a wall cavity holds more moisture than a meter first suggested. The crew knows how to adjust, not just how to demo.
Scope Discipline on Every Job
A specialist knows where remediation stops and reconstruction starts. We stay in our lane, and we’ll tell you clearly if the job needs structural work beyond mold removal. No padding the scope, no surprise add-ons at the end.
Black Mold Removal
Black mold removal addresses Stachybotrys chartarum, the toxigenic mold that shows up as dark greenish-black patches in chronically damp areas. It grows where water has sat for days, often behind walls after a slow leak or in a humid crawlspace. Keegan Water Damage Restoration treats black mold removal with full containment and HEPA filtration. Because this mold type releases spores that can aggravate respiratory conditions, we do not recommend DIY removal-read DIY vs Professional Mold Remediation: What’s Safe to Do Yourself-and we run negative air from the first cut to the last bag. Black mold removal typically costs $1,500 to $10,000 depending on spread and material involvement.
Containment, Always
Black mold demands full containment: plastic barriers, negative air pressure, and sealed disposal bags. We never cut a black mold patch without the room sealed, because the spores you can’t see are the ones that cause the most trouble. This is standard on every black mold job we run.
Verification After Removal
After black mold removal, we verify the space with moisture readings and air sampling where the job calls for it. You see the post-job numbers against the pre-job numbers. If the numbers don’t clear, we keep working until they do.
Mold Removal Contractor
A mold removal contractor holds responsibility for the entire job, from the initial inspection through removal, drying, and the written guarantee on the back end. You need a contractor, not a guy with a truck, when insurance is involved, when the affected area is large, or when the mold shares a wall with living space. Keegan Water Damage Restoration has been a mold removal contractor under the Garrison Partners family since 2005, and our work is backed by the 365-Day Done Right Promise. Contractor-level mold removal generally runs $2,000 to $15,000 depending on size, and every dollar is on paper before we start.
Documentation for Insurance Claims
We photograph the job at every stage and format the documentation to support your claim directly to the adjuster. That means before photos, moisture readings, containment logs, and after photos in a clean file. Insurance companies see the difference immediately.
The 365-Day Done Right Promise
Every mold removal contractor job we take carries a written one-year guarantee. If the mold returns inside that year, we come back and make it right at no charge. No fine print, no re-inspection fee, no argument about what “right” means.
Bathroom Mold Removal
Bathroom mold removal targets the growth that starts on shower surrounds, under vanities, behind toilets, and in the drywall behind the tile. Bathrooms stay damp, so mold gets a foothold faster there than anywhere else in the house. Keegan Water Damage Restoration handles bathroom mold removal by finding the leak or ventilation problem first, then removing affected drywall, treating surfaces, and drying the space fully. Most bathroom mold removal jobs run $500 to $3,500 depending on whether we’re opening walls or working on the surface. The written price tells you the exact scope, and it doesn’t change once we start.
Behind the Shower Wall
The worst bathroom mold is behind the tile, where a small grout failure lets water run for months unseen. We open the wall under containment, cut out the wet drywall, and dry the stud cavity before new material goes in. Surface spray doesn’t reach this, and we’ll show you the proof on our moisture meter.
Ventilation Checks
A bathroom that fogs every shower and never dries fast will keep growing mold no matter how well we clean it. We check fan CFM, duct run, and whether the fan actually vents outside. If it doesn’t, we’ll tell you and explain your options straight.
Brands We Service
Keegan Water Damage Restoration runs professional-grade equipment across every mold job we take. Our crews work in compliance with IICRC industry standards, and the gear on the truck reflects that. We use XPOWER air movers and B-Air filtration units to move air and scrub spores during containment and drying. We also carry Injectidry systems for hard-to-reach wall and floor cavities that standard equipment can’t address.
Whether your home’s previous remediation attempt used XPOWER, B-Air, Injectidry, or any other make, we can step in and run the job correctly. The brand of fan or scrubber matters less than the discipline behind it, and ours is on paper before we start.
Signs You Need a Pro Right Now
- Musty odor that won’t lift. A persistent earthy smell usually means mold in a wall, under flooring, or in a ventilated but damp space. Air fresheners mask it; a moisture meter finds it.
- Visible growth beyond a small patch. If mold covers more than a square foot or appears in multiple rooms, spores are already moving. Containment becomes necessary, and that’s a professional job.
- Recent water damage that wasn’t dried fully. Carpet, drywall, and insulation that stayed wet more than 48 hours will support mold even if you can’t see it yet. The clock starts at the leak, not the first spot you notice.
- Condensation on windows or walls. Chronic condensation signals high indoor humidity, which feeds mold behind furniture, in closets, and on north-facing walls. A pro can map the moisture and fix the source.
- Allergy symptoms that fade when you leave the house. Coughing, sneezing, or throat irritation that improves when you’re away often points to airborne mold indoors. A sniff test won’t solve it; an inspection tells you what’s in the air.
Our Process, Step by Step
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Inspection and moisture mapping. We walk the property, read moisture levels with pin and pinless meters, and locate every affected area, including the ones you can’t see. The findings go into a written report with photo documentation.
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Written scope and price. Before anything gets touched, you receive a line-item scope of loss with the full price in writing. You approve it, and it doesn’t move. This is The Garrison Standard, and it’s non-negotiable.
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Containment and air filtration. We seal the work area, install HEPA negative air machines, and verify the pressure so spores stay inside the containment zone. If the job is black mold or a large removal, this step is doubled down.
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Removal and treatment. Contaminated material is bagged and removed. Remaining surfaces get antimicrobial treatment, and the area is dried to target moisture levels. We work methodically, not fast enough to miss a spot.
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Verification and documentation. Final moisture readings, before-and-after photos, and a written completion summary are delivered to you and, where applicable, to your insurance adjuster. Your 365-Day Done Right Promise starts the day the job is done.
How Much Does Mold Remediation Cost?
Mold remediation across the country typically runs between $1,500 and $15,000 depending on how far the growth has spread, what materials are involved, and whether structural repairs are needed. A small bathroom surface cleanup with containment might run $500 to $3,500, while a crawlspace with widespread growth and failed insulation can push past $8,000. The difference comes down to square footage, demolition depth, and drying time.
What affects the price: how much drywall or insulation has to be removed, whether flooring comes out, how long equipment has to run, and whether post-remediation verification requires air sampling. The fastest way to avoid overpaying is to work with a contractor who puts the price in writing before the first cut. You should get a line-item scope that separates removal, drying, and treatment costs. Keegan Water Damage Restoration includes a written estimate at no charge, and every job is documented to support an insurance claim where coverage applies.
Where We Work
Keegan Water Damage Restoration serves homeowners and businesses across the United States through local crews dispatched from the Garrison Partners family of companies, including our Mold Remediation in Los Angeles. Since 2005, our teams have responded to water, fire, and mold damage in communities nationwide, running every job to the same written standard. Wherever you’re located, the same pricing rule applies: written price before work starts, and a live person on the phone when you call.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mold Remediation
Mold remediation is the process of containing, removing, and treating mold growth, then correcting the moisture problem that allowed it to grow. It goes beyond cleaning by addressing the water source and verifying the space is dry afterward. Keegan Water Damage Restoration documents every step so you and your insurance company see the full picture. Call (361) 317-7269 for a written estimate on any mold issue.
Most mold remediation jobs wrap up in one to five days depending on the size of the affected area and how quickly the space dries. Small bathroom jobs can finish in a day, while whole-room or crawlspace work may take longer. We’ll give you a timeline with the written scope before any work starts, and we stick to it.
Mold remediation typically costs between $1,500 and $15,000, with most homeowner jobs landing between $2,000 and $8,000 depending on the affected area and materials involved. A small bathroom patch may run $500 to $3,500, while a large wall or crawlspace job goes higher. Every Keegan Water Damage Restoration price is in writing before work begins, so you’ll know the exact number before we cut anything. Call (361) 317-7269 for a free estimate.
Yes, we handle mold remediation in homes of any age, from 1950s ranch houses to new builds with construction defect moisture problems. Older homes often hide moisture behind plaster or crawlspace framing, while newer construction can trap moisture behind tight vapor barriers. Our moisture mapping approach works regardless of the structure’s age.
A live person answers the phone at (361) 317-7269 twenty-four hours a day, every day of the year. If water is actively leaking or mold is spreading fast, we’ll get a crew scheduled and moving. You won’t hit a phone tree or a call-back queue, not at 2 p.m. and not at 2 a.m.
Every mold remediation job is backed by the 365-Day Done Right Promise, a written guarantee that if the mold returns within one year, we come back and make it right at no charge. The guarantee covers the work we performed, and it’s in writing from the start. That’s The Garrison Standard, and it applies to every job we take.
Clear access to the affected area by moving furniture and personal items away from the work zone, and plan to keep pets and children out of that space during containment. We’ll handle the rest: sealing, air filtration, removal, and clean-up. The crew arrives in uniform, introduces themselves, and walks you through the day’s plan before starting.
Schedule Your Mold Remediation Service Today
Call (361) 317-7269 and a live person will answer, twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. You’ll get a straight answer, a written estimate, and no obligation. Mold doesn’t wait, and neither do we. If it’s not done right, we make it right, in writing, for a full year.
Written by Shane Pruitt, Owner at Keegan Water Damage Restoration, serving homeowners across the United States since 2005.