Florida Mold Remediation Checklist

Your step-by-step guide to protecting your home, health, and peace of mind—Mold Masters style. Florida’s hot, humid climate is a mold magnet. Growth can begin within 24–48 hours of water damage. Whether it’s a small leak or a major infestation, this checklist helps you:


✅ Protect your home and family

✅ Prepare for professional mold remediation

✅ Prevent mold from coming back

⏳ Before Professional Help Arrives

📸 Document the damage

  • Snap photos or videos of every visible mold area
  • Note musty smells, leaks, floods, or plumbing issues

🚰 Stop moisture (if safe)

  • Shut off water to leaking pipes or appliances
  • Cover roof damage with a tarp to block further intrusion

🚫 Don’t disturb the mold

  • No scrubbing, wiping, or vacuuming—this spreads spores
  • Do not use fans to dry things out—this also spreads spores
  • Keep kids, elderly, and anyone with an immunocompromised system or asthma/allergies away

📞 Call Mold Masters ASAP

  • Mold grows fast in Florida—prompt action is key
  • Ask about scheduling a certified inspection

🛠️ During Mold Masters Remediation

🧰 Expect professional containment

  • We seal off affected areas with plastic barriers
  • Dehumidifiers, Air Scrubbers, and Exhaust in an out of containment, will keep spores from spreading

❓ Ask smart questions

  • Where will mold be removed or encapsulated?
  • What’s the timeline for mold removal and drying?
  • What materials will need to be replaced after the remediation? (IE. drywall, carpet, insulation)

🌬️ Ventilate as instructed

  • Fogging or antimicrobial treatments may leave a temporary odor, but be smart about opening doors or windows. You will invite mold back in!
  • Run your AC, ceiling fans, and dehumidifier to keep your air circulating.


🫧  After Treatment Is Complete

💨 Control indoor humidity

  • Keep humidity below 50%
  • Use dehumidifiers, have your HVAC serviced to make sure it is running efficiently, and run bathroom exhaust fans

🔧 Fix the moisture source

  • Repair roof leaks, plumbing issues, or HVAC problems
  • Schedule regular inspections if your home has a history of water damage

👀 Watch for recurrence

  • Check walls, ceilings, attics, and HVAC systems. Our big tip, is do not forget to “Look Up” every once in a while. You will be surprised at what you will notice!
  • Musty/Mildew smells = Mold

🗂️ Save your documentation

  • Keep photos, moisture readings, and remediation reports
  • Essential for resale or insurance claims


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Dunedin, FL 34697

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Fort Myers, FL 33908

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Address:

99 King St. Suite 3561
St. Augustine, FL 32085

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