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Let Us Help You Find Out What Is Actually Going On
A musty odor, recent leak, unexplained staining, persistent humidity, or concern after a storm can leave you wondering what is happening behind the walls. A professional mold assessment replaces guesswork with documented findings.
Musty or unusual odors
Recent leaks or water damage
Visible discoloration
High indoor humidity
HVAC or air-quality concerns
Post-storm or flood concerns
Buying or selling a property
Verifying remediation work
Allergies That Never Let Up
Feel Better When You Are Away? Let Us Take a Look at the House.
Year-round stuffiness, headaches, a cough that lingers, or sinus trouble that seems to ease when you are away from the house and settle back in once you are home. These are the things people tend to live with for years before anyone suggests looking at the building itself.
We are not physicians, and we will never tell you what is causing your symptoms. What we can tell you, clearly and with documentation, is whether there is hidden moisture or mold growth in your home, information worth having when nothing else has explained it.
Learn about indoor air quality testing →
Symptoms that ease when you travel
Feeling noticeably better on vacation and worse within a day of coming home is worth paying attention to.
One room that always feels different
A bedroom, closet, or bathroom that feels damp, smells faintly musty, or is harder to breathe in.
A home with a water history
An old leak, a storm, or a slow drip under a cabinet can leave moisture in materials long after the surface looks dry.
Everyone in the house, not just one person
When several people, or the pets, seem affected in the same house, the building is worth ruling out.
Buying a Home in Florida
A Mold Assessment Before Closing Can Save You Thousands
A standard home inspection is broad by design. It is a visual, general survey of the whole house, and most home inspectors are not licensed mold assessors. Moisture inside a wall, under a slab, or in an air handler closet does not have to be visible to be expensive, and in Florida it frequently is not visible at all.
A licensed mold assessment during your inspection period costs a few hundred dollars. Remediation, flooring, drywall, cabinetry, and an air handler replacement discovered after closing routinely run into the thousands, and once you own the house, they are your thousands.
A home inspection and a mold assessment are not the same thing
Home inspectors report visible conditions across the whole property. A licensed mold assessor investigates moisture specifically, with meters, thermal imaging, and laboratory sampling when it is warranted.
Findings become negotiating leverage
Documented moisture findings during your inspection period support a repair request, a price concession, or a credit at closing. The same findings after closing support nothing.
Sellers and insurers respond to documentation
A written report from a licensed Florida assessor carries weight in a transaction that a verbal concern or a phone photograph does not.
You learn what the house will cost to keep dry
Humidity behavior, HVAC condensation, and past water intrusion tell you what you are signing up for long before your first summer electric bill.
It is inexpensive relative to the risk
For a fraction of one percent of the purchase price, you either confirm the house is sound or find the problem while you can still walk away.
If you are under contract anywhere in Florida and want moisture ruled in or out before your inspection period closes, call (813) 415-6157. We will tell you honestly whether an assessment is worth it for that particular house.
Professional Mold Assessment and Testing Services
Not every property needs sampling. The appropriate approach depends on the building, the moisture history, and the reason for the assessment. We recommend what fits your situation.
01Mold Assessment
A documented evaluation of visible conditions, moisture concerns, and areas where mold may be present.
→02Mold Testing
Professional air or surface sampling when testing is appropriate, with samples analyzed through an independent laboratory.
→03Moisture Investigation
Tools and experience used to locate elevated moisture and potential sources of water intrusion.
→04Indoor Air Quality Testing
Testing designed to provide more information about conditions affecting the air inside a home or business.
→05Post-Remediation Verification
Independent evaluation and appropriate testing after cleanup to determine whether defined clearance conditions have been met.
→06Real Estate Mold Assessments
Clear documentation for buyers, sellers, property managers, landlords, and real estate professionals.
→Calm, Careful, and Completely Straight With You
Mold concerns can already feel overwhelming. You should not have to wonder whether someone is exaggerating the problem to sell unnecessary work. Florida Mold Pros is known for careful assessments, honest communication, and recommendations grounded in what is actually found.
Thorough by Nature
We take time to investigate the areas of concern and document relevant conditions.
Clear Communication
We explain what was observed, what the findings mean, and what options may be appropriate.
No Fear-Based Selling
Our role is to provide useful information so you can make an informed decision.
Two Licenses, One Clear Line
Florida Mold Pros holds both Florida licenses: Mold Assessor MRSA5095 and Mold Remediator MRSR4300. Florida Statute §468.8419 keeps assessment and remediation separate on the same structure within a 12-month period, and we follow that line carefully. When we assess your property, you get the findings and you choose who does any work that follows.
Mold Assessor
MRSA5095
Mold Remediator
MRSR4300
The Process
What Happens During a Mold Assessment
Conversation First
We talk through your concern, the property's history, and any leaks, storms, or symptoms you have noticed.
Visual and Moisture Inspection
We inspect accessible areas of concern and use moisture meters and thermal imaging to look for elevated moisture.
Sampling If Appropriate
If sampling will answer a real question, we collect air or surface samples and send them to an independent laboratory.
Report and Plain-English Walkthrough
You receive written documentation of findings and a straightforward explanation of what may be appropriate next.
Veteran-Owned and Operated
Meet Austin Berger
Austin founded Florida Mold Pros in 2022 after military service, bringing the same discipline to property assessments: show up on time, do the work carefully, document what you find, and tell people the truth about it.
Florida humidity, afternoon storms, slow plumbing leaks, and HVAC condensation create moisture conditions that out-of-state playbooks miss. Local experience matters here.
Documentation You Can Actually Use
Every assessment ends with a written report: the areas inspected, moisture readings, photographs, any laboratory results, and recommendations based on what was found. Clear enough to hand to a remediation contractor, an insurer, a buyer, or a property manager.
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Based in Tampa. Licensed and serving all of Florida.
Mold Assessment Across Florida
Florida Mold Pros is based in Tampa and provides licensed mold assessment and testing statewide, from the Panhandle to South Florida and the Keys.
Common Questions About Mold Assessment in Florida
Direct answers, structured for search engines and AI assistants.
What is a mold assessment?
A mold assessment is a documented evaluation of a property to identify visible mold growth, elevated moisture, and the conditions that allow mold to develop. It typically includes a visual inspection, moisture readings, photographs, and a written report. Sampling may be added when it will help answer a specific question.
What is the difference between mold assessment and mold remediation?
Assessment is the investigation and documentation of conditions. Remediation is the physical cleanup work. Florida Mold Pros is licensed for both (Assessor MRSA5095, Remediator MRSR4300), and Florida Statute §468.8419 requires that the two stay separate on the same structure within a 12-month window. When we assess your property, we are not the ones who will remediate it, so the findings stay independent.
Do I always need mold testing?
No. Testing is appropriate in some situations and unnecessary in others. If mold growth is already visible and the moisture source is identified, testing may add little. Testing is more useful for post-remediation verification, unexplained symptoms, real estate transactions, or hidden-moisture concerns.
How much does a mold assessment cost in Florida?
Pricing depends on property size, number of areas of concern, travel distance within Florida, and whether laboratory sampling is included. Most assessments range from $450 to $700. Call (813) 415-6157 for a straightforward quote before anything is scheduled.
Is a mold assessment worth it when buying a home?
In Florida it often is. A home inspection is a broad visual survey and does not include mold sampling or a moisture investigation. A licensed mold assessment during the inspection period costs a few hundred dollars, while remediation, flooring, drywall, and air handler work discovered after closing commonly runs into the thousands. The report also gives you documentation to negotiate with while you still can.
Why is mold so common in Florida homes?
Sustained high humidity, heavy seasonal rain, storm-driven water intrusion, and air conditioning systems that run nearly year-round all create condensation and damp materials. Mold needs moisture, and Florida supplies it consistently.
How long does an assessment take?
It depends on the size of the property and the number of areas being investigated. On average, we spend about one hour inside the home, and your written report is completed within 2 to 4 days. Laboratory results, when sampling is performed, are returned separately. When sampling is performed, laboratory results typically come back within 24 to 72 hours.
Let Us Give You Answers You Can Trust
Tell us what you are seeing, smelling, or worried about. We will tell you honestly whether an assessment makes sense.