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Mold Remediation Contract Template

Agree the areas, the containment, who fixes the leak and how clearance is checked, and be clear that no one can promise a home free of every spore.

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What is a mold remediation contract?

Mold remediation goes wrong when expectations are vague. The customer expects the problem gone for good; the company knows that without fixing the leak behind the wall it will come back. A mold remediation contract ties the work to the areas, the moisture source and an agreed clearance check.

This template records any assessment the work relies on, the affected areas and an editable remediation scope with containment, HEPA air scrubbers, removal of porous materials, cleaning, drying and treatment. It names the moisture source and who fixes it, and makes clear regrowth isn't covered if it isn't fixed. It sets occupant precautions and medical advice, HVAC shut-off, decisions about affected belongings, and a stop rule for asbestos and lead. Disposal, rebuilding (excluded, included or quoted), and clearance by an independent assessor or the company are spelled out, with a re-clean and re-test if the company's work fails. Price, deposit, balance, insurance cooperation and a plain list of what is not guaranteed complete it.

Best for
Mold remediation and restoration companies
Signed by
The remediation company and the customer
Covers
Areas, containment, moisture source, occupants, clearance, limits
Length
About 3 pages, initialled on every page

When to use a mold remediation contract

  • Removing moldy drywall behind a leaking shower
  • Remediating a damp basement after the waterproofing is fixed
  • Cleaning mold from attic sheathing after a ventilation problem
  • Mold removal under a kitchen sink after a slow leak
  • Remediation before a tenant moves back in

What you fill in

21 blanks, then the name and email of each person who signs: remediation company, customer.

1 The parties

  • Remediation company (your business)*
  • Your phone or email*
  • Licence, registration or certification (optional)
  • Customer*
  • Customer phone or email*

2 The areas

  • Property address*
  • Assessment or protocol relied on (optional)
  • Affected areas*

3 The work

  • Remediation work*
  • The moisture source*
  • Fixing the moisture source is* the Customer's responsibility, arranged before or during the work · included in this Contract, as described in the remediation work · already done
  • Rebuilding after removal* not included — the areas are left clean and open · included, as described in the remediation work · quoted separately
  • Clearance testing* testing by an independent assessor, arranged and paid by the Customer · testing by an independent assessor, arranged by the Company and included in the price · a visual inspection and moisture readings by the Company only
  • Occupants during the work* may stay in the home but must stay out of the contained areas · should stay elsewhere while the work is done

4 Price and schedule

  • Currency*
  • Contract price*
  • Deposit (optional)
  • Balance due* on completion of the work, before clearance testing · after clearance is passed · within 14 days of the invoice
  • Estimated start date*
  • Expected duration (optional)
  • Governing law*

5 Who signs

  • Remediation company signature and date, job title, initials on every page · The mold remediation business doing the work.
  • Customer signature and date, initials on every page · The property owner, or someone authorised by the owner.

What the mold remediation contract covers

  1. Affected areas and the work
  2. The moisture source
  3. Containment, occupants and safety
  4. Removal and disposal
  5. Clearance
  6. Price and payment
  7. What is not guaranteed
  8. Cancellation and general

Using the mold remediation contract, step by step

1 Identify the areas

Reference any assessment report and describe each affected area and the materials involved.

2 Define the work

Edit the pre-filled remediation scope, name the moisture source and choose who fixes it, and whether rebuilding is included.

3 Set clearance and safety

Choose how clearance is checked and whether occupants can stay during the work.

4 Price and send

Enter the price, an optional deposit, when the balance is due, the start date and governing law, then send it to sign.

Tips before you send it

  • Some places license mold assessors and remediators and don't allow one company to do both on the same job. Check local rules.
  • Get the moisture source fixed before or during the work. The contract says regrowth from an unfixed source isn't the company's responsibility.
  • Independent clearance testing protects both sides. If you test your own work, say so plainly, as the visual-inspection option does.
  • Photograph belongings affected by mold and get the customer's decision before anything is thrown away.

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  1. Fill in the blanks. Names, dates and amounts go straight into the agreement — the preview shows exactly where.
  2. Name who signs. Tick “This is me” for your own part. FileIt builds the PDF with every signature, date and initials box on the right line, and you can check or move anything before sending.
  3. Send it. Each signer gets a secure link and signs from any device — no account needed. The signed PDF, with an audit trail and a Certificate of Completion, is filed in your vault and emailed to everyone.
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Mold remediation contract: frequently asked questions

Does the contract guarantee the house will be mold-free?

No. It explains that spores are naturally present in air and doesn't promise the property will be free of all mold, that it won't regrow, or that symptoms will improve. The company warrants reasonable care and skill.

What if the mold goes further than expected?

The company stops, shows the customer and agrees any extra work and its price in writing before continuing.

How is clearance checked?

You choose: an independent assessor arranged by the customer, one arranged by the company in the price, or a visual inspection and moisture readings by the company only. If independent testing fails because of the company's work, it re-cleans and pays for one more test.

Can we stay at home during the work?

You choose whether occupants may stay but keep out of the containment, or should stay elsewhere. Anyone with health concerns should get medical advice.

Can I sign it electronically?

Yes. E-signatures are generally valid for home service and remediation contracts in the US, UK, EU and Canada. FileIt keeps an audit trail with the signed PDF.

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