Basic
$9.78 – $24 per sq ft
Area sealed off with plastic sheeting, surface HEPA-vacuumed, cleaned with antimicrobial solution and wiped dry
How Much Does Clean Surface Mold Cost in Chicago, Illinois?
Professional removal of surface mold from walls or ceilings in a small area (under ~100 sq ft), per sq ft of affected surface.
Clean Surface Mold in Chicago, Illinois typically costs $12 to $29 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Clean Surface Mold in Chicago, Illinois
$12 – $29
per sq ftPrices in Chicago are 19.0% higher than the national average for clean surface mold.
National average: $10 – $25 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$12 – $29 per sq ft
Area isolated with plastic sheeting, HEPA-vacuumed, scrubbed with antimicrobial cleaner, dried and re-treated
Premium
$14 – $36 per sq ft
Area contained with plastic and a HEPA air scrubber, HEPA-vacuumed and scrubbed, antimicrobial plus mold-inhibiting coating on cleaned surface
Cost Breakdown in Chicago
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $4.82 – $12 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $4.55 – $11 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $1.28 – $3.21 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.86 – $2.14 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Chicago local market conditions.
Cost Factors in Chicago, Illinois
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($4.50-$11.25 per square foot)
- Labor ($3.50-$8.75 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($1.20-$3.00 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($0.80-$2.00 per square foot)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs7.0% above avg
Labor costs30.0% above avg
Labor costs in Chicago run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- Mold Remediation Cost Per Square Foot: $10 to $25 (2026) | RestoreAdvisor, RestoreAdvisor, retrieved Nov 2026
- Construction wages by metro and rural area, used for the labor adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- Regional price parities for goods, used for the materials adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024
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