Independent mold inspection and remediation companies take requests from Ann Arbor, MI and towns and townships across Washtenaw County. Pick your area for local notes on housing age, rivers, storms and rental rules.
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Ann Arbor is the Washtenaw County seat, with 122,233 people (Census Bureau 2025 estimate). The median home was built in 1971, and 54.5% of occupied homes are rented (American Community Survey 2020 to 2024), so landlords and student renters ask about mold as often as owners do.
The city has 15 local historic districts, such as the Old West Side, where exterior changes like windows, siding or grading may need Historic District Commission review. On June 25 to 26, 2021, about 4.8 inches of rain fell in a roughly 100-year storm, with basement backups centered on the Pittsfield Village neighborhood (city storm report).
Each page covers local housing, river and storm notes, and rental rules where they are sourced, with a quote form.
Home of Eastern Michigan University. The median home in the city was built in 1956, and 66.8% of occupied homes are rented (American Community Survey 2020 to 2024), the oldest and most rental-heavy housing in the area.
Mold remediation in YpsilantiThe Saline River runs through this city south of Ann Arbor. The median home was built in 1980, and 69.2% of homes are owner-occupied (American Community Survey 2020 to 2024).
Mold remediation in SalineSits where the Huron River meets Mill Creek. An EF3 tornado on March 15, 2012 affected more than 250 homes here, the most destructive tornado in Washtenaw County in decades.
Mold remediation in DexterAbout 31.8% of housing units were built before 1940 (American Community Survey 2020 to 2024, small sample). The downtown is on the National Register as the Chelsea Commercial Historic District.
Mold remediation in ChelseaPittsfield borders Ann Arbor on the south; Scio, to the west, grew about 6.0% from 2020 to 2025, the fastest in the area (Census Bureau 2025 estimate). Both have a median build year of 1994.
Mold remediation in Pittsfield & Scio TownshipsYpsilanti Township surrounds most of the city of Ypsilanti and includes Ford Lake and Willow Run. In Superior Township, about 14.6% of housing units are mobile homes (American Community Survey 2020 to 2024).
Mold remediation in Superior & Ypsilanti TownshipsA city split between Washtenaw and Monroe counties, with the Saline River passing through its center. The median home was built in 1969 (American Community Survey 2020 to 2024).
Mold remediation in MilanSpans Northfield Township in Washtenaw County and Green Oak Township in Livingston County. Water covers about 20% of the community's area, across four lakes.
Mold remediation in Whitmore LakeWashtenaw County has about 370,214 people (Census Bureau 2025 estimate). Cities and townships here are separate local governments, and the difference matters once a mold job turns into a rebuild. The city of Ypsilanti and Ypsilanti Township, for example, run separate rental programs. Two communities also cross county lines: Milan is split between Washtenaw and Monroe counties, and Whitmore Lake spans Washtenaw and Livingston counties.
Requests from smaller places such as Manchester, Lodi and Webster are welcome too.
Permits, in short. Mold cleanup itself usually isn't permitted work, but rebuilding (drywall, insulation, framing, waterproofing) often is. Ann Arbor's building division and each township issue their own permits. Your contractor should confirm with your city or township and pull any permit.
Michigan doesn't license mold remediation companies, and the state health department doesn't certify mold remediators or testers. Repair and rebuild work of $600 or more, such as replacing drywall or insulation, generally needs a Residential Builder or Maintenance & Alteration license from LARA (MCL 339.2401–2404). Ask for the license number and verify it with LARA.
The June 2021 storm led to federal disaster declaration DR-4607, which covered Washtenaw County. Wherever you live, EPA advises drying water-damaged areas within 24 to 48 hours. Ann Arbor's own prevention advice, a footing drain disconnection, a backwater or check valve on the sewer lead, and downspouts and grading that move water away from the house, applies well beyond the city limits.
Start with basement mold, mold after leaks and basement flooding or mold in rentals and student housing, or check the cost guide.
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