Median 1969
Median year built. 44.2% of homes predate 1960 and 20.6% predate 1940.
Mold Remediation in Milan, MI
Milan straddles the Washtenaw and Monroe county line south of Ann Arbor, MI, with the Saline River running through its center. Ann Arbor Mold Experts is a free quote service: describe the mold once and independent local companies can reply with quotes.
Get a Free Quote Call (734) 888-2281A city in two counties
Milan is "close to equally divided across the two counties," with most of its older development on the Washtenaw side. Of the Census Bureau's 2025 estimate of 5,973 residents, 3,726 live in Washtenaw. The city counted 6,079 people in the 2020 Census and became a city in 1967.
Downtown is on the National Register of Historic Places as the Main Street Historic District. The Saline River passes through the center of town.
Milan homes
American Community Survey 2020–2024, whole city. A small sample, so read the shares as approximate.
68% owners
About 31.6% of households rent; 65.3% of homes are single-family detached.
$247,100
Median home value, well below the county's $374,100.
From damp basement to a written quote
Dry what you can
EPA advises drying wet materials within 24 to 48 hours. Run a dehumidifier and move stored boxes off the floor.
Find the source
Check downspouts, grading, the sump and any floor drain. A check valve on the sewer lead can help against backups.
Photograph it
Dated photos help with insurance and with comparing quotes.
Ask for quotes
Describe it once; independent local companies can reply.
Typical costs
Published national estimates, not quotes (Fixr, Aug 2025 and Jan 2025; This Old House with Angi data, Mar 2026). Ann Arbor-area quotes vary.
| Item | Typical range | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mold remediation, typical job | $1,500–$9,000 (avg ≈ $3,500) · $1,200–$3,750 (avg ≈ $2,300) | Fixr, Aug 2025 · This Old House, Mar 2026 |
| Per square foot | $10–$30 · $10–$25 | Fixr · This Old House |
| Basement | $1,500–$4,000 · $500–$3,000 | Fixr · This Old House |
| Mold inspection / testing | $450–$800 (avg ≈ $500); inspection only $300–$600 | Fixr, Jan 2025 |
| Air test · surface (tape/swab) test | $500–$700 · $150–$200 | Fixr, Jan 2025 |
Michigan license check
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.
You generally have 3 business days to cancel a contract signed at your home (MCL 445.111–.113). Don't sign an emergency waiver of that right under pressure.
Renting in Milan? In Michigan, landlords must keep rentals fit for the use intended and in reasonable repair (MCL 554.139). Mold isn't named in the law, but the leaks behind it usually are the landlord's to fix. This is general information, not legal advice.
Health: EPA and CDC say mold can cause allergic and irritant reactions; people with asthma, allergies or weakened immune systems may be more sensitive. See a doctor for symptoms.
Milan mold questions
Milan is in two counties. Does that change anything for mold work?
The mold work itself is the same. What can differ is paperwork: county offices, and which side your property records sit on. For rebuild work, ask your contractor to confirm which office issues the permit and to pull any permit needed.
Our Milan basement smells musty but we can't see mold. Should we test?
This is one of the cases where testing can help. EPA says testing usually isn't needed when you can see mold, and Michigan's health department doesn't recommend routine testing. When the smell has no visible source, a moisture survey or test can show where to open up. If you test, consider a tester independent of the company that would do the removal.
What should a Milan mold quote include?
The affected area, containment, what gets removed and disposed of, drying, how the moisture source will be fixed, any clearance check, and who does the rebuild. For rebuild work of $600 or more, ask for a LARA license number and verify it.
Nearby towns and related services
- Basement mold
- Mold inspection and testing
- Mold after leaks and basement flooding
- Mold remediation and removal
Planning a budget? The Ann Arbor mold remediation cost guide has the full price table and a calculator. Or see all service areas.
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