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AfterMold Removal in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Mold removal in Fort Lauderdale typically costs between $1,200 and $3,500 for a contained, professional job, with most projects completed in 1 to 3 days. At Wendell Restoration Fort Lauderdale, we write your price down before a single tool comes off the truck, and our technicians arrive with a live arrival time you can track on your phone. If you’re staring at black spots on a bathroom ceiling or that musty smell in the garage won’t quit, call us at (754) 354-1463 and a live person picks up, 24/7.
We’re the mold removal crew that treats your house like a damage site, not a quick wipe-down job. Full Mold Remediation in Fort Lauderdale means removing the mold, treating the surfaces, and fixing the moisture problem so it doesn’t come back in six weeks. Mold removal is the hands-on part: physically removing the growth and treating the affected surfaces. If you want it gone and want proof it’s gone, we send before-and-after photos by text while we work.
Key takeaways:
- Most Fort Lauderdale mold removal jobs run $1,200 to $3,500, and we put that number in writing before work starts.
- You get a live arrival time, not a four-hour window, and a live person answers when you call.
- Every job includes our 365-Day Done Right Promise: if it’s not done right, we make it right, in writing.
- Fort Lauderdale’s humidity means mold removal without moisture correction is a temporary fix. We handle both.
When You Need Mold Removal
Fort Lauderdale sits at the edge of the Everglades with humidity that rarely dips below 60%. Mold here isn’t a maybe, it’s a when. Here’s when you should call us:
- Musty smell that won’t fade. That earthy, wet-basement odor in your living room or closet is often the first sign. Mold hides behind drywall, under carpet, and inside HVAC ducts long before you see it.
- Visible spots on walls or ceilings. Black, green, or gray patches on drywall, especially in corners, around windows, or below air vents. In older Fort Lauderdale neighborhoods like Victoria Park or Sailboat Bend, we see this on exterior walls where humidity meets the A/C chill.
- After any water event. A roof leak from a summer storm, a water heater that let go in the garage, or a slow pipe leak under the kitchen sink. Mold can start within 24 to 48 hours of water exposure in our climate.
- Allergy symptoms that spike at home. Sneezing, itchy eyes, or a cough that improves when you leave the house. That’s your sinuses telling you something’s growing.
- Water-stained baseboards or buckling laminate. Water wicks up through concrete slab foundations in Fort Lauderdale and feeds mold at the base of walls. Rio Vista and Coral Ridge homes with original terrazzo see this often.
- Before you sell or lease a property. Buyers in South Florida increasingly request mold inspections. Getting removal done first avoids a deal falling apart over an inspection report.
Our Mold Removal Process
We follow IICRC and RIA standards on every job, using professional remediation equipment from Dri-Eaz and Phoenix. Here’s exactly how a typical mold remediation job goes, step by step, with the price in writing before step one:
- Same-day inspection and written estimate. We inspect the affected area, measure moisture levels, and hand you a written price before any work starts. That number on the page is the number you pay. No surprises, no “we found more” upcharge at the end.
- Containment setup. We seal off the work area with heavy plastic sheeting and run negative-air pressure so mold spores don’t migrate to your bedroom, kitchen, or anywhere else in the house. This is standard commercial protocol, and we use it on every residential job.
- Physical mold removal. We cut out and remove affected drywall, carpet, or insulation, then HEPA-vacuum and hand-wipe surfaces with antimicrobial treatment (a solution that kills mold at the root so it doesn’t regrow on the same surface).
- Drying and dehumidification. We deploy Dri-Eaz dehumidifiers and Phoenix air movers to pull moisture out of wall cavities and structural wood. We track psychrometric drying (monitoring air moisture levels) until your home is truly dry, not just surface-dry.
- Moisture source correction. We identify and fix what fed the mold: a leaking pipe, a bad window seal, a roof flashing, or a bathroom vent that isn’t venting. Skip this and you’re paying for mold removal again in a year.
- Clearance verification and photo proof. We verify moisture levels are back to normal, document everything with photos, and text you before-and-after shots so you can see exactly what we did and that it’s done right.
This is The Relay Standard: book in a tap, track our live arrival time, get photo updates by text, sign a written price before work starts, and pay from a digital invoice we text you. Every step is visible. Every step is documented.
Mold Removal Pricing in Fort Lauderdale
Here’s what mold removal costs in Fort Lauderdale, based on the scope of the job. These are honest ranges from jobs we’ve done across the city, from Wilton Manors to Harbor Beach:
| Scope of Work | Typical Price Range | Time on Site |
|---|---|---|
| Small, contained area (bathroom ceiling, closet corner, under-sink cabinet) | $1,200 – $1,800 | 4 – 8 hours |
| Medium area (one wall, garage section, HVAC duct run) | $1,800 – $2,800 | 1 – 2 days |
| Large or multiple rooms (post-flood, multi-wall, attic or crawlspace) | $2,800 – $5,500+ | 2 – 4 days |
| HVAC duct mold (inspection, cleaning, and treatment) | $900 – $2,200 | 4 – 10 hours |
What moves the price: the size of the affected area, whether drywall or flooring needs to be cut out and replaced, the age of the home (older Fort Lauderdale houses built before the 1980s often have multiple layers of material to remove), and whether the moisture source is still active. A small bathroom patch costs less than a flooded bedroom wall that’s been growing mold for a month.
Every estimate is free, and it’s a real number in writing before any work starts. We give you the price, you decide, and if you don’t need us, you walk away with the information and no pressure. Call (754) 354-1463 and we’ll schedule the inspection.
FAQs – Mold Removal
How much does mold removal cost in Fort Lauderdale?
Most mold removal jobs in Fort Lauderdale run between $1,200 and $3,500 depending on the size of the affected area, the material that needs removing, and whether the moisture source is still active. We provide a free, written estimate before any work starts, so you’ll know your exact price up front. Call us at (754) 354-1463 for an exact quote.
Can you do mold removal the same day in Fort Lauderdale?
In most cases, yes. We answer calls 24/7 and can often get a technician to your home the same day for mold inspection and testing, with containment with removal starting immediately after you approve the written estimate. Our live arrival time lets you track us on your phone, so you’re never waiting around wondering.
Is it cheaper to remove mold myself or hire a professional?
DIY mold removal is almost always more expensive in the long run because scrubbing surface mold without fixing the moisture source means it grows back. A professional removal with containment and drying addresses the root cause. We also provide a free second visit if the problem returns, which is something a bottle of bleach can’t offer.
Does mold removal include fixing the water problem that caused the mold?
Yes. Mold removal without moisture source correction is a temporary band-aid. Every job we do includes identifying and fixing the source of the water, whether it’s a leaking pipe, a roof issue, or a humidity problem from a poorly ventilated bathroom. That’s the only way the mold stays gone.
What should I do right now if I see mold in my home?
Don’t disturb it. Scrubbing or touching visible mold can release spores into the air and spread the problem to other areas. Close the door to that room if possible, turn off the HVAC to avoid circulating spores through the house, and call us at (754) 354-1463. We’ll walk you through it and get a technician out fast.
Call Wendell Restoration Fort Lauderdale for Mold Removal
You don’t have to live with mold, and you don’t have to gamble on a company that might show up or might not. Call (754) 354-1463 and a real person answers, day or night. We’ll schedule a free inspection, hand you a written price before any work begins, and treat your home under IICRC and RIA standards with professional equipment from Dri-Eaz and XPOWER.
Every mold removal job includes our 365-Day Done Right Promise: if it’s not done right, we make it right, in writing, for a full year. We’re independently owned and operated as part of the Relay Home Co. family, and we’ve been doing this work since 2006. If you need us, home is just one call away.
Written by Blake Sorensen, Owner at Wendell Restoration Fort Lauderdale, serving Fort Lauderdale.