So, I have a closet that is next to a shower - this week I found an area of 5x14in with mold in the closet. Do I need to test for mold before I start remediation?Given the small mold are - what do I do with the clothes hanging in the closet?

I had a company come and gave me a quote of $900 to remove the mold. Is this a fair price?

Thanks

Does anybody in your house have breathing problems, asthma or severe allergies? Anybody have an organ transplant or cancer treatment? if you answered no to the above, then mix a 10% bleach/water solution and clean off the mold. Wash the clothing, or have it dry cleaned as appropriate. When that is done look at the closet and see if you have moisture getting to the drywall from the shower. You may also have a cold spot in the closet that is allowing moisture to condense on the wall surface. Find the moisture source and correct it. Don't get caught in the mold remediation trap. If no-one in your house has any of the health problems mentioned above then you can use the $900.00 for something more useful, like maybe installing a vent fan or caulking the shower.