Mold needs moisture and warmth, and Orlando supplies the warmth most of the year. It follows a leak that was not dried, a ceiling that stayed wet after a storm, or an AC closet that dripped for weeks. The EPA says water-damaged materials should be dried within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold growth.
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Florida licenses mold work. Under Chapter 468, Part XVI of the Florida Statutes, a company that does mold remediation for the public needs a Florida mold remediator license, and mold assessment needs a separate mold assessor license. Ask any company for its license number and check it on the Florida DBPR license search before work starts. Homeowners may work on their own home.
Water category:Any water left wet more than 24 to 48 hours
Step 1
Meters and a thermal camera find the water in walls, ceilings and floors that is feeding the mold.
Step 2
Plastic barriers and air filtration keep spores from spreading into clean rooms.
Step 3
Moldy porous materials such as drywall, insulation and carpet are removed and bagged. Solid surfaces are cleaned.
Step 4
HEPA vacuums and air scrubbers capture loose spores and dust during the work.
Step 5
Dehumidifiers bring materials back to normal moisture, and readings confirm it before walls are closed up.
Local notes
Florida licenses mold remediators and mold assessors separately under Chapter 468, Part XVI of the Florida Statutes. Ask for the license number and look it up on the DBPR license search before anyone starts work.
Insurance
Many policies limit mold coverage to a set amount or exclude it unless it resulted from a covered water loss. The water damage that caused it may be covered if the loss was sudden and you acted promptly. Read the mold section of your policy and ask your agent.
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(689) 220-7672Or estimate your drying scope firstYes. Florida Statutes Chapter 468, Part XVI requires a mold remediator license for remediation offered to the public and a separate mold assessor license for assessment. An assessor generally may not remediate a property it assessed within the past 12 months. Check any license on the Florida DBPR license search.
Often not. The EPA says that when mold is visible, sampling is usually unnecessary, and there are no federal limits to test against. Testing can help when you smell mold but cannot find it, or to confirm an area was cleaned. In Florida, mold assessment for hire requires a licensed mold assessor.
The EPA says an area under about 10 square feet can usually be handled by a homeowner. Larger areas, mold after a lot of water, mold in the AC system, or mold after sewage or flood water should go to a professional.
The EPA says to dry water-damaged materials within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold growth. In Florida heat and humidity, it is worth starting the same day.
