Get a Free Mold Quote in San Diego, CA
Describe the mold problem once. Independent mold inspection and remediation companies serving San Diego County can reply to you directly. It costs nothing, and you don't have to hire anyone.
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What happens next
Your request is passed along
It goes to independent mold companies that work in your area. Someone may call or text if a key detail is missing, such as your ZIP code or a rough size.
Companies contact you
They may ask questions, ask for photos or set a time to look. Companies reply on their own schedules, and replies can be slower after a big winter storm.
You compare and decide
Ask each company for a written estimate, its CSLB license number for repair work, its certifications and an insurance certificate. Quotes are free, and you are not obligated to hire anyone.
What helps companies quote accurately
A few details save a lot of back and forth. You don't need all of them, and rough is fine.
- Where it is. A bathroom ceiling, a closet on an outside wall, window sills, under a sink, the attic, around an AC vent or mini-split, or a wall that got wet. Include your town or ZIP code.
- Roughly how big. A dinner plate, a 3 by 3 foot patch, one wall, a whole room. Companies will measure.
- The water source, if you know it. A plumbing leak, a roof leak in a storm, an AC drain line, condensation on windows, or flooding like the January 22, 2024 storm.
- When it got wet. Days ago, weeks ago or not sure. EPA advises drying water-damaged areas and items within 24–48 hours, so timing helps a company plan drying and tear-out.
- The age of the building. Older homes in North Park, Kensington, Point Loma or Clairemont may need an asbestos check before materials come out. In a condo or apartment building with five or more units, San Diego County's asbestos rule (APCD Rule 1206) generally requires an asbestos survey before renovation that disturbs 100 sq ft or more.
- House, condo or rental. Condo owners should check their CC&Rs and tell the HOA. Renters should report mold to the landlord in writing and keep a copy; under Civil Code §1941.7, the landlord's duty to repair mold starts once the landlord has notice. This is not legal advice.
- Insurance claim. Say if a claim is open. California homeowners policies usually exclude mold and flood (California Department of Insurance, January 2026), so check your declarations page.
- Photos later. You don't need to upload anything now. A company may ask for photos when it contacts you. Take them before anything is moved or cleaned.
Before you sign with anyone
California does not license mold inspection or remediation as its own trade, so checking credentials is up to you. The CSLB classifications show no mold license class. What you can check: a CSLB license for repair work of $1,000 or more or any job that needs a permit, IICRC and ACAC certifications on their public locators, and a certificate of insurance.
- Get a written scope: what will be contained, removed, cleaned and dried, and how the moisture source will be fixed.
- For home improvement work over $500, get a written contract (Business and Professions Code §7159).
- Ask who will do clearance testing after the work. An independent tester is best practice, not a legal requirement.
- In an older home, ask whether asbestos testing is needed before tear-out. Only a Cal/OSHA Certified Asbestos Consultant can provide asbestos consulting.
- If a company signs you up in your home, Civil Code §1689.6 generally gives you until midnight of the third business day to cancel (the fifth for seniors), and seven business days for repairs after a declared disaster. Ask for the cancellation notice.
Learn more in the step-by-step process, the cost guide and the FAQ. Requests are free; companies may pay San Diego Mold Experts to receive them.