Mold Removal Contractors in
New Orleans, Louisiana
No American city faces a more persistent mold challenge. Below sea level, 64 inches of rain per year, and a post-Katrina housing stock make professional remediation essential for New Orleans homeowners.
Top New Orleans Mold Remediation Contractors
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Londot Design Build
What Customers Say
“We had an outstanding experience with this construction company from start to finish. Their team was professional, punctual, and extremely knowledgeable. From the initial consultation through project completion, they communicated clearly, stayed on schedule, and delivered exactly…”
“Reneau and his team deliver exceptional quality work from start to finish — no shortcuts, no surprises, just craftsmanship and execution. The attention to detail blew me away, and I always appreciated the respectful approach working on my home. Reneau also made things so easy f…”
“Excellent work done in a short amount of time with attention to detail and cleanup on completion of job. Highly recommend!”
Business Hours
| Mon | 7AM–6PM |
| Tue | 7AM–6PM |
| Wed | 7AM–6PM |
| Thu | 7AM–6PM |
| Fri | 7AM–6PM |
Nola Disinfect Crime Scene & Emergency Clean Up Services
What Customers Say
“I cannot recommend these guys enough. I had an issue at a property that was time sensitive and they jumped right in and took control of the project. They got everything done the right way and they were very communicative throughout the entire process. They even provided great a…”
““We repair your home while you repair your hearts”. The team at Nola Disinfect is truly an efficient and kind group of people who stepped in and solved a delicate cleanup for me during a very chaotic situation in our lives. Emma and her team handled this clean up with dignity an…”
“A week ago, two friends and I encouraged another friend to hire Nola Disinfect to take care of a residence that had gotten completely out of hand. We had the great fortune of having a team headed by Scott, assess the much needed serious areas of concern. These men were absolutely…”
NOLA Restoration
What Customers Say
“Daniel from Dry Pro Restoration is truly a lifesaver. A water line burst in my attic and ruined about 70% of my sheetrock and insulation. I was completely overwhelmed trying to figure out the best solution. I’m so thankful that out of all the companies I found on Google, I chose …”
“We had a water leak at a commercial property that soaked the carpet and caused an odor. Daniel from NOLA Restoration responded quickly and handled the situation professionally. He opened the walls, dried the space properly, and treated the area for mold before it became a problem…”
“Daniel Sellers came into our home and gave us expert advice as a courtesy while contracting our neighbors home. We will definitely use his service in the future if needed. It’s not often you find someone willing to help without attaching a fee to the service. Great customer serv…”
SERVPRO of New Orleans Uptown & Mid-City
What Customers Say
“Christina and her crews were extremely helpful and efficient. We had smoke and soot damage from a nearby fire and the carpet cleaning and duct cleaning was just what we needed to get the smoke smell out… it was a stressful situation, but they definitely helped make everything bet…”
“Thank you Servpro for getting me back in my house. Thank you for being there every step of the way. Special shout out to Christina Billiot and her crew. Thank you for answering every call and making sure everything was done”
“My recent experience was a great one. The process was explained from beginning to end. Christina Billiot ( production manager)always called with updates. Sonia and Meribell did a great cleaning job. House smelled so fresh and clean when I opened the door. This is a great team …”
RestoPros of New Orleans
What Customers Say
“After my plumber recommended this company for repairs to damage in my bathroom I procrastinated on calling. These guys CALLED ME and got me set up quickly and professionally. The team was at my house the next day doing the work. They were friendly, quick and professional. Great t…”
“The best part of this service is the time frame. I called and spoke with Philip. He was at my house within a 2-hour frame. You don’t get service that fast from any company. Not only did he come so fast he actually started on my project right away. My garage with carpet was floode…”
“Had a small fire in my kitchen which caused massive damage. Mike came out immediately followed by Eddie who did a thorough inspection. The team gave a great price and did a phenomenal job. I would HIGHLY recommend the RestoPros team for any jobs you need!”
Disaster Masterz
What Customers Say
“Paul and his team were incredible from the first phone call. Nobody wants to ever use this type of service, but when it does happen, Paul understands the importance of professionalism and security. He assisted us through the whole insurance process, any specifics that we would ne…”
“After a small kitchen fire in our Metairie home, we called Disaster Masterz for fire damage restoration. They responded quickly and handled the smoke cleanup, deodorizing, and damaged materials with care. They worked directly with our insurance company and made the entire process…”
“Extremely professional, very detail oriented, did a whole two-story house cleaning of ducts with ease!! Great people to work with! Explained everything throughout the process. Recommend them to anyone who needs any work done in their house. We’re all breathing better because of t…”
Mold Man Solutions
What Customers Say
“Jason is fantastic! I’m currently 27 weeks pregnant, and I’ve been stressing about possible black mold on our vaulted ceilings. He set up our appointment so quickly and at a very reasonable price. I’ve dealt with some of the larger chain companies nearby and their level of servi…”
“Very nice! Very easy to communicate with came next day. Very good turn around!”
“Excellent service. Very informative and understanding.”
Water Removal Pros – New Orleans Water Damage Cleanup & Drying
What Customers Say
“If you’re searching for a water removal company/mold remediation/mold restoration company, search no further. Water Removal Pros is the real deal. You will not find a more professional, down-to-earth, compassionate, informative company like them. The professionalism and respect t…”
“Called Water Removal Pros after experiencing our hot water heater leaked from the attic.Ive never had any issues before and didnt know who to call or what to do. Our insurance agent recommended DJ & Scott from Water Removal Pros ad they were absolutely awesome. Came that day, wa…”
“We recently had our water heater decide to malfunction on us and destroyed our ceiling in our dining room. We were referred to Water Removal Pros by our friends who had used them in the past. Scott and his team were onsite, cleaning up and drying that day which luckily saved my f…”
Period Restoration
What Customers Say
“Incredible restoration! Spilled nail polish remover and was convinced I would have to replace my breakfast set. Then I called Scott at Period Restoration. He is a restoration magician!! My table was finished in two weeks and…. just look at the pictures how beautiful!! Service, …”
“My wife and I recently renovated our home. During the renovation our high-boy dresser sustained water damage in a storage unit. We called Scott for a quote. Not only was his quote the best price, but he was perfectly transparent with his timeline and all the steps required to res…”
“Very IMPRESSIVE!! I had a very old cabinet I wanted redone, but it had cracks and missing details due to its age. I asked Scott just to do his best. WOW! Was I surprised! He was able to fix the cracks and duplicate missing detailed areas and refinish the surface beautifully! I r…”
Business Hours
| Mon | 8AM–4PM |
| Tue | 8AM–4PM |
| Wed | 8AM–4PM |
| Thu | 8AM–4PM |
| Fri | 8AM–4PM |
| Sat | 9AM–1PM |
HCF Cleaning and Restoration
What Customers Say
“I was referred here by a local company and so glad I was. I have a beige couch that needed a refresh cleaning from regular use and he got out to me in a few days and did an amazing job. Super easy to work with and exceeded my expectations, very nice and gave me tips to help keep …”
“Harry impressed me with his diligence to satisfy the customer. He also provides carpet cleaning AND stretching, which not everyone else can do. Would recommend.”
“Hands down the best cleaning and restoration service around our area! They make sure the job is done right and they are super affordable! You won’t regret calling them up! They came in and made our church chairs of 10+ years old with real bad stains look BRAND NEW!🎉”
Mold in New Orleans: Why This City Is in a Category of Its Own
No major American city has a more complicated relationship with mold than New Orleans. The combination of factors here — a below-sea-level elevation, an average annual humidity that rarely drops below 70%, 64 inches of rainfall per year, a housing stock dominated by aging shotgun houses and Creole cottages, and a post-Katrina landscape still carrying unresolved moisture damage — creates conditions that simply don’t exist anywhere else in the country at this scale.
For homeowners, this means mold isn’t a seasonal concern or a once-in-a-decade emergency. It’s an ongoing management challenge. The question isn’t usually whether mold will develop — it’s how quickly it will be caught and how thoroughly it will be addressed when it does.
The Katrina Legacy That’s Still Being Felt
Twenty years on, Hurricane Katrina continues to shape the mold landscape in New Orleans in ways that aren’t immediately obvious. The sheer scale of the flooding — over 80% of the city was inundated, in some areas under 15 feet of water for weeks — meant that the post-storm remediation effort was massive, rushed, and in many cases incomplete.
Homes that were gutted and rebuilt quickly sometimes had moisture trapped in subfloor assemblies, behind brick veneer, or in wall cavities before reconstruction began. Over the years, that residual moisture has fed slow-growing mold colonies that are now surfacing in homes that appeared perfectly fine in 2007 or 2010. If you bought a home in New Orleans after Katrina and haven’t had a professional mold inspection, it’s worth doing — particularly in Lakeview, Gentilly, the Lower Ninth Ward, and Mid-City, which experienced the deepest flooding.
New Orleans’ Unique Housing Stock Creates Specific Risks
The architectural character that makes New Orleans one of America’s most distinctive cities also creates specific mold vulnerabilities that contractors in other cities simply don’t encounter.
Shotgun houses and Creole cottages were typically built directly on brick piers with no moisture barrier between the ground and the wood floor framing. In a city where groundwater sits inches below the surface in many neighborhoods, this means subfloor assemblies in older homes are in nearly constant contact with moisture. A thorough inspection of any home built before 1960 should include a crawl space or under-floor assessment.
Brick and plaster walls absorb and hold moisture differently than modern drywall. When water intrusion occurs — through a leaky window, a damaged roof, or rising damp — brick and plaster can wick moisture deep into a wall assembly before any surface sign appears. By the time you see a stain, the wall cavity may already have an active mold colony.
Flat and low-slope roofs are common on New Orleans commercial and mixed-use buildings and on many older residential structures. Without adequate drainage, standing water causes roof membrane failures that introduce moisture into the building envelope slowly and invisibly. Regular roof inspections are particularly important here.
Window air conditioning units — still common in older New Orleans homes — are a chronic source of moisture intrusion when improperly sealed or when condensate drainage is blocked. The gap between the unit and the window frame, if not properly weatherstripped, allows humid outdoor air to contact cooler indoor surfaces and condense inside wall cavities.
Storm Season and What It Means for Mold Risk
New Orleans sits in one of the most active hurricane corridors in the world. Since 2000, the metro area has experienced direct or near-direct impacts from Katrina (2005), Gustav (2008), Isaac (2012), Ida (2021), and numerous tropical storms. Each event introduces water into homes across the metro — and each one creates a new wave of mold remediation work in the months that follow.
The window between water intrusion and visible mold growth is 24 to 48 hours under normal conditions. In New Orleans’ summer heat and humidity, that window can be shorter. If your home takes on water during a storm — even a few inches in a single room — professional drying within the first 24 hours is the difference between a drying job and a full remediation project. Don’t wait to see if it dries on its own.
What to Look For When Hiring in New Orleans
The New Orleans market has a significant number of skilled, experienced remediation contractors — the post-Katrina rebuild produced a generation of local professionals with deep expertise. But it also has opportunists who emerged after major storms and never left. The volume of remediation work available here means quality varies more than in most markets.
Ask any contractor you’re considering how long they’ve been operating in the New Orleans metro specifically. Post-storm demand frequently brings out-of-state contractors who lack knowledge of the local housing stock, local building codes, and the specific moisture dynamics of below-sea-level construction. A contractor who has worked on Creole cottages in the Marigny or shotgun houses in Hollygrove understands things about these buildings that a generic national franchise may not.
Verify LSLBC licensing at arlspublic.lslbc.louisiana.gov before any work begins. Get a written scope of work that specifies containment methods, materials to be removed, and whether post-clearance testing is included. And if a contractor quotes a price significantly below others without explaining why, that’s a signal worth investigating before you sign anything.
The Metairie contractor directory covers Jefferson Parish if your home is west of the parish line, and Baton Rouge contractors serve the capital region for homeowners in the River Parishes.