Mold remediation & removal
Containment, HEPA air filtration, removing moldy drywall and insulation, and drying. What the work typically involves.
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Mold Remediation in Sarasota: Free Quotes from Local Companies
Found mold or a musty smell in your Sarasota, FL home, condo or rental? Describe it once, and independent mold inspection and remediation companies in Sarasota and Manatee counties can reply with free quotes.
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Found mold after a storm, leak or a summer away?
Start with the water, then the mold.
- Stop the water and dry out. Shut off a leaking fixture, have a roof opening covered if it is safe, and run fans and a dehumidifier. The EPA says to dry water-damaged areas and items within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold growth.
- Take photos first. Photograph and video the mold, any water line and damaged belongings before anything is torn out or thrown away. Write down the date.
- Leave the AC off if the air handler has visible mold. If you can see mold inside the air handler, on the coil or around the vents, don't run the system until someone has looked at it.
- Condo owners and renters: tell someone in writing. Email the association manager or the landlord with photos and the date, and keep copies of what you send and receive.
- Then send one request. Describe your situation any time; companies reply on their own schedules. Call (941) 393-1454
If anyone in the home has breathing problems or other symptoms, see a doctor. This site does not give medical advice.
Mold problems you can get quotes for
Pick the one closest to yours. Images are illustrations.
Mold inspection & testing
When a test answers a real question and when it doesn't. Air versus surface samples, and Florida's two-company rule.
Testing details
Mold after hurricanes & floods
River flooding, surge and roof leaks after Ian, Debby, Helene and Milton. Flood cuts, drying and claim deadlines.
Storm details
Condo mold
Who usually handles what between the association and the unit owner under Florida condo law, and why your declaration matters. Not legal advice.
Condo details
Black mold removal
Color doesn't tell you how risky a mold is. Dark mold is removed the same careful way as any other.
Black mold details
Attic mold
Roof leaks after storms, bath fans that vent into the attic and weak ventilation can stain roof decking unseen.
Attic details
AC & HVAC mold
In Sarasota the AC runs most of the year. Air handlers, clogged condensate lines and sweating ducts can feed a musty smell.
AC details
Mold in rentals
For Florida tenants and landlords: written notice, the 7-day timeline and why withholding rent has strict rules. Not legal advice.
Rental detailsHow the free quote service works
Sarasota Mold Experts does not inspect, test or remove mold. It passes your request to independent companies that do.
Describe the problem
Use the form or call. Say where the mold is, roughly how big it looks, what got wet and when, and whether you own, rent or live in a condo. Photos can come later.
Local companies reply
Independent mold inspection and remediation companies that work in your part of Sarasota or Manatee County contact you to look at the problem and quote it. Companies may pay to receive requests.
You compare and choose
Read each written plan, check the DBPR license and proof of insurance, and pick the company you trust, or none. Quotes are free and there is no obligation.
Florida license check
Florida licenses mold assessors and mold remediators through the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) under Chapter 468, Part XVI. Before you hire, look up the company's license at myfloridalicense.com (search by name or license number). Not every company that replies will hold that license, so check each one yourself. Some contractors are exempt when they work within their own license; ask which license covers the work.
Florida's mold-licensing law covers mold growth over 10 square feet (s. 468.8411). For smaller areas, EPA says you can usually clean it yourself. Homeowners may also work on their own home (s. 468.841).
In Florida, a company that does the mold assessment generally can't also do the remediation on the same structure within 12 months, and vice versa (s. 468.8419). If you want an assessment before the work or a clearance test after it, use a separate company. More in the mold FAQ.
What mold remediation costs
Published national guides put remediation at about $10 to $25 per square foot of affected area and a typical job at $1,200 to $3,750 (This Old House, Mar 2026), with a wider $1,500 to $9,000 from Fixr (Aug 2025). The cost page has the full table and a calculator. Quotes come from the companies, not this site.
Cost guide and calculatorInsurance after a storm or leak
Many Florida homeowners policies limit mold coverage, often to $10,000. Check your declarations page. Flood damage goes to a flood (NFIP) policy; wind, roof and plumbing damage usually goes to the homeowners policy. No one can promise coverage in advance.
Storm and flood moldWhy Sarasota homes get mold
Summer rain. NOAA's 1991 to 2020 normals put Sarasota Bradenton International Airport at about 49 inches of rain a year. August is the wettest month at about 9.1 inches, and June through September brings about 60 percent of the year's rain.
Humid air and long AC seasons. Summer dew points in the Tampa Bay area average about 72 to 74°F. The EPA suggests keeping indoor humidity below 60 percent, ideally 30 to 50 percent. Here the AC does that job most of the year, and cold ducts and air handlers can sweat. The AC and HVAC mold page covers what to check.
Older homes and condo buildings. The median home in the City of Sarasota was built in 1976, and about 29 percent of its housing units are in buildings with 20 or more units (American Community Survey 2020 to 2024). A leak in one condo can reach the unit below; see condo mold.
Recent storms. Hurricane Ian made landfall to the south on September 28, 2022, and the Myakka River crested at a record, flooding parts of North Port and southern Sarasota County. In August 2024, Hurricane Debby dropped 16.98 inches of rain in Sarasota, the highest total in the state. Helene's surge on September 26 and 27, 2024, flooded homes on Longboat Key and Anna Maria Island, and on October 9, 2024, Hurricane Milton made landfall on Siesta Key as a Category 3 storm.
Closed-up seasonal homes. In 2020, nearly half of the housing units on Longboat Key were for seasonal, recreational or occasional use (Census 2020). A home closed for the summer with the AC off or set high can come back to a musty smell. Check closets, sink cabinets and the air handler first.
Areas served
Requests come from across Sarasota, from downtown and Lido Key to Pinecraft and the Rosemary District, and from these towns in Sarasota and Manatee counties. Companies may also cover Anna Maria Island, Ellenton, Parrish and Laurel.
Common questions
Is Sarasota Mold Experts a mold company?
No. Sarasota Mold Experts is a free quote service. You describe the mold problem once, and independent mold inspection and remediation companies that work in Sarasota and Manatee counties can reply with quotes. The company you choose writes the contract and does the work. Companies may pay to receive requests. Asking is free, and you never have to hire anyone.
How much does mold remediation cost in Sarasota?
Published national guides put remediation at about $10 to $25 per square foot of affected area (This Old House, Mar 2026), so 100 square feet often lands near $1,000 to $2,500. Fixr (Aug 2025) gives a typical job range of $1,500 to $9,000. These are estimates, not quotes. See the cost guide and calculator.
Does a mold company need a license in Florida?
For mold growth over 10 square feet, yes. Florida licenses mold assessors and mold remediators through DBPR under Chapter 468, Part XVI. Look up the company's license at myfloridalicense.com by name or license number before you hire. Some contractors are exempt when they work within their own license, so ask which license covers the work.
Can the same company test for mold and remove it?
Generally not on the same home. In Florida, a company that does the mold assessment generally can't also do the remediation on the same structure within 12 months, and vice versa (s. 468.8419). Requests here can reach both kinds of company, so use one for any testing and a different one for the removal.
Do I need a mold test if I can see the mold?
Usually not. The EPA says that in most cases, if visible mold growth is present, sampling is unnecessary. Testing can still help when you smell mold but can't find it, when you are buying a home, when there is a dispute, or when you want a clearance check after the work. See mold inspection and testing.
Can I clean mold myself?
Often, if the patch is small and the water problem is fixed. Florida's mold-licensing law covers mold growth over 10 square feet, and for smaller areas the EPA says you can usually clean it yourself. Scrub with detergent and water, wear gloves and a mask, and dry the area fully. Homeowners may also work on their own home at any size.
Found mold or a musty smell? Get free quotes.
Describe it once and independent mold companies serving Sarasota and Manatee counties can reply with no-obligation quotes.
Sarasota Mold Experts is an independent quote service and is not affiliated with any mold inspection or remediation company. Companies may pay to receive requests. Prices are published third-party ranges, not quotes. Images are illustrations.