Mold remediator

What it means

A mold remediator does the hands-on work. Florida law defines mold remediation as the removal, cleaning, sanitizing, demolition or other treatment, including preventive activities, of mold or mold-contaminated matter of more than 10 square feet that was not purposely grown there (§468.8411). A remediator may not perform work that requires a construction license unless also licensed for it.

Florida, Texas, New York and Louisiana license mold remediators. Florida’s DBPR licenses individuals, not businesses, and remediators must carry at least $1,000,000 in general liability coverage that includes mold-related claims.

Why it matters to your home and your bill

In licensing states, the license is what makes the job legal, so check it before you sign. In other states, ask for IICRC AMRT or similar training and a written plan based on the S520 standard. Either way, keep the remediator separate from whoever tests your home. Florida bars an assessor from remediating a structure their company assessed within 12 months, and New York requires an independent assessment to set the scope. That separation stops one company from both finding the problem and profiting from fixing it. See how to choose a mold remediation company.