Mold Removal Cost in New Jersey
$500 – $4,150We estimate mold removal in New Jersey at $500 to $4,150 for one contained area, after the moisture source is fixed. The national estimate is $460 to $3,800. New Jersey handyman pay is 11% above the national median, ranking 13 of 51.
| Part of the job | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Parts and materials (our assumption) | $100 | $600 |
| Labor hours (our assumption) | 6 | 30 |
| Billed labor rate per hour | $66 | $119 |
| Estimated total | $500 | $4,150 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the New Jersey median wage from BLS (2025, $26.35 an hour) times 2.5 to 4.5 to cover payroll costs, overhead, travel and profit. How we estimate
What other publishers report
| Publisher | Low | High | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| This Old House | $500 | $1,500 | Small infestation. Page dated March 2026. |
| This Old House | $1,200 | $3,750 | Overall. Page dated March 2026. |
| Fixr | $500 | $1,500 | 50 square feet. Page dated August 2025. |
| Bob Vila | $1,125 | $3,439 | Overall, citing Angi and HomeAdvisor. Page dated April 2024. |
Who can legally do this in New Jersey
Every business making or selling home improvements in New Jersey must register annually with the Division of Consumer Affairs unless exempt. Unregistered contractors will not be issued municipal construction permits.
Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $24.11 | $460 | $3,850 |
| New York | $27.79 | $520 | $4,350 |
| Pennsylvania | $23.70 | $460 | $3,800 |
Other handyman jobs in New Jersey
Mold Removal cost in every state · New Jersey home repair guide
Sources
General information, not professional advice. Conditions, codes and prices vary. Turn off power, gas or water before any work, and hire a licensed professional when in doubt. Cost figures are our estimates, not quotes.