Drywall mold

Replacing a small area of drywall isn't that tough. Especially if it's in the garage. Hire a plumber for the water line if you need to but you can probably do the drywall yourself.

 

by the way, if you ever hire an expert to test for mold, don't hire a contractor. hire a microbiologist. we found out a few weeks ago that my wife was allergic to mold so we needed to get the house tested. contractors have an inherent conflict of interest in that they will point out things that need to be fixed. some are also quacks. some use dogs, which is a joke. some do nothing more than a visual inspection.

microbiologists are actual scientists. they will test the air quality and give recommendations, and you're on your own to get any work done that they suggest.

 

Use HardieBacker instead of drywall around the faucet. It's designed to be used around sinks, showers, etc.

If you're hiring it out, go ahead and take a hammer to the bad drywall before they get there. That way you'll save a little on demo costs and have a better idea if the mold is contained right there.

 

MV: Check to see if your home insurance will cover the repairs. It may not, but it's worth a shot.