Operational questions about independent mold assessment in Florida: scope of service, licensing, pricing, lab turnaround, insurance, and service areas. For health-related questions about mold exposure, see the relevant guide in the blog index.
What is the difference between mold assessment and mold remediation?
Assessment is the diagnosis: identifying what mold is present, where it grows, what is causing it, and how severe the contamination is. Remediation is the physical removal and cleanup. Under Florida Statute Chapter 468, Part XVI, the same company cannot legally perform both assessment and remediation on the same project. Mold Rid Of operates as an assessment-only company so the report stays independent of any remediation contract.
Are you licensed in Florida?
Yes. Mold Rid Of operates under Florida DBPR Mold Assessor License MRSA3958 and is IICRC certified for mold inspection. The license can be verified at the Florida DBPR licensee lookup at myfloridalicense.com.
What does a mold inspection cost?
Standard residential assessments start at $249. Final price depends on property size and the number of laboratory samples required. Full current pricing, including pre-purchase, post-remediation verification, and commercial protocols, is published on the /pricing page. There are no hidden fees and quotes are confirmed in writing before scheduling.
How long does it take to get the report?
Most written reports with AIHA-accredited lab analysis are delivered within 24 to 48 hours after the on-site inspection, with timing depending on laboratory capacity and project scope.
Are your reports designed for insurance review?
Reports include species identification, spore counts compared to an outdoor baseline, photo documentation, moisture mapping, and chain-of-custody lab paperwork. Because Mold Rid Of performs assessment only, the reports are designed for review by insurance carriers, adjusters, lenders, title companies, or real estate professionals without being tied to a remediation sales pitch.
Do I need a mold inspection when buying a house in Florida?
If the home inspection flagged moisture, visible staining, prior water intrusion, or any condition conducive to mold, a separate mold assessment is the appropriate next step. Standard home inspectors in Florida are not licensed to collect air or surface samples or to produce a formal mold assessment report. That requires an MRSA-licensed assessor under Florida Statute Chapter 468, Part XVI.
What areas of Florida do you serve?
Mold Rid Of serves Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Collier, Lee, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Polk, and Hillsborough counties. A grouped index of every covered city is on the /locations page.
How do I schedule an inspection?
Online booking is available 24/7 at /book. To reach a human, call (786) 616-6307 (Miami) or (407) 922-0700 (Orlando), or send a WhatsApp message via the floating button on any page. Quotes and scheduling are confirmed in writing before the visit.
Do you also perform mold remediation?
No. Mold Rid Of performs assessment only. Florida law allows a single corporate entity to hold both an MRSA (assessor) and MRSR (remediator) license, but the same entity cannot use both on the same project without losing the conflict-of-interest protection the statute was designed to create. By holding only the assessor license, the company keeps every report independent of any remediation contract.
Why is mold so common in Florida?
Florida's subtropical climate sustains average relative humidity above 60 percent year round, with morning humidity in South Florida regularly above 85 percent. Air conditioning systems generate condensation in ductwork, hurricane season brings water intrusion risk, and older construction styles often predate modern vapor-barrier standards. Together these conditions make humidity control and periodic assessment a structural concern, not a seasonal one.
What happens after the inspection?
The written report includes the IICRC condition classification, identified moisture sources, lab-verified mold species and counts, and a remediation protocol that a separately licensed mold remediator (MRSR) can follow. The report can also be used to support insurance claims, real estate disclosures, and post-remediation clearance testing.