Mold & Mildew Cleanup in Fox Island, WA

What happens when you call

This number is a free referral line, not a mold company. You'll be connected with an independent remediation company that works on Fox Island and around Gig Harbor. Describe the rooms involved, how large the growth looks, whether it returns after cleaning and whether water has come in from outside. If a visit makes sense, the company should check fans, windows and moisture readings before quoting, and explain what can be cleaned and what has to be replaced. Confirm it is registered with Washington L&I as a construction contractor on L&I's Verify a Contractor tool.

Cost factors

• Area. Angi's Seattle cost guide says most pros charge $10 to $25 per square foot.
• Room. The same guide lists bathroom mold remediation at $425 to $825.
• Removal. Stained drywall, swollen trim or moldy carpet adds labor and disposal.
• Travel. The island is reached by a single bridge, so ask whether trip time affects the price.
• Repairs. Rebuilding and repainting after removal are usually priced separately.

Island conditions

Fox Island is a residential island in south Puget Sound about 5 miles from Gig Harbor, joined to the mainland at Artondale by the Fox Island Bridge, which opened in 1954. Hale Passage lies to the north and Carr Inlet to the southwest, and much of the island's residential property is waterfront. Homes facing the water take wind-driven rain on windows and siding, and inside, winter condensation does the rest. Fox Island is unincorporated, so repair permits come from Pierce County Planning & Public Works through its Development Center. Pierce County notes that repairs after flood damage require permits and that work over 50 percent of a structure's value within five years must bring it to current code. County Code Enforcement says it does not handle public health concerns such as mold; the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department's Healthy Homes program offers mold resources.

Before the company arrives

• Note which walls and windows face the water and where growth is worst.
• Clear access to closets and the areas under sinks.
• Write down any past leaks or storm damage.
• Don't paint or caulk over the growth before it's assessed.