Mold Removal Companies in Tampa, Florida
Mold removal companies in Tampa range from IICRC-certified professionals with independent clearance testing to operators without verified credentials. The mold removal industry has a documented history of consumer complaints — this directory helps you tell them apart.
Why You Need Two Companies, Not One
The biggest mistake Tampa homeowners make when dealing with mold isn't hiring a bad contractor. It's hiring one company to do everything. The company removing your mold has a financial interest in finding as much mold as possible — if that same company does your testing, there's no independent check on their work.
The industry standard (IICRC S520) requires the removal company and the verification inspector to be separate. The final step of any legitimate mold removal job is a clearance test by an independent inspector — confirming the mold is gone and your home is safe. This directory lists contractors and inspectors separately for exactly this reason.
Mold Removal Contractors in Tampa
109 listedUnited Water Restoration Group of Tampa
4897 W Waters Ave, Tampa, FL 33634
+1 813-738-6130Paul Davis Restoration of Tampa
1611 Allison Woods Ln, Tampa, FL 33619
+1 813-331-1826Big Wave Restoration
6702 Benjamin Rd Suite 300, Tampa, FL 33634
+1 813-244-9283Mold Zero
7381 114th Ave Ste 403A, Largo, FL 33773
+1 727-900-7202DRIRITE
738 Business Park Blvd, Winter Garden, FL 34787
+1 407-654-0303Mold Solutions Tampa Bay
1536 S Missouri Ave Ste A, Clearwater, FL 33756
+1 727-276-4787SERVPRO of Tampa Southeast
5409 E Henry Ave Suite 1003, Tampa, FL 33610
+1 813-945-7555Rhino Restoration
18401 Autumn Mist Dr, Lutz, FL 33549
+1 888-210-6244All Tampa Mold Removal Contractors
ALLIED Wrecking, LLC Demolition contractors #1 TAMPA BAY FL
1802 N Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33607
+1 813-957-2150Tampa Bay Mold Testing
7901 4th St N STE 14547, St. Petersburg, FL 33702
+1 813-365-1994ServiceMaster DSI - North Tampa
6089 Johns Rd Suite 1 & 2, Tampa, FL 33634
+1 813-491-8651Tampa Emergency Restoration Pros
208 Danube Ave APT 102, Tampa, FL 33606
+1 813-588-0177Voda Cleaning & Restoration of Tampa Bay
5806 N 53rd St Office 5, Tampa, FL 33610
+1 813-295-7105DRYmedic Restoration Services of Tampa Bay
2078 Weaver Park Dr, Clearwater, FL 33765
+1 727-405-1547Certified Mold & Water Damage Restoration Of Tampa
3205 E 9th Ave Suite B, Tampa, FL 33605
+1 813-761-4171Joe Taylor Restoration- Central Florida West
4536 Eagle Falls Pl, Tampa, FL 33619
+1 888-814-1455Germ Masters Environmental
27300 Dayflower Blvd STE C, Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
+1 844-352-6653SERVPRO of South Tampa, Channelside
6002 S Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33611
+1 813-937-1279Fabrizio & Sons Marble and Granite Restoration
100 N Ashley Dr, Tampa, FL 33602
+1 727-609-2505Rapid Recovery Team Tampa LLC
17425 Bridge Hill Ct STE 100, Tampa, FL 33647
+1 813-934-1911SERVPRO of Tampa East Central, Temple Terrace
7402 N 56th St Suite 100P, Tampa, FL 33617
+1 813-540-0266360 Restoration & Construction
4710 Eisenhower Blvd S Suite A-6, Tampa, FL 33634
+1 813-592-5935All Dry Services Tampa Bay
16703 Early Riser Ave STE 301, Land O' Lakes, FL 34638
+1 813-565-0566Dry Out Daddy Restoration - Tampa
2401 Bayshore Blvd UNIT 103, Tampa, FL 33629
+1 813-922-1484Insurance Claim Consultants, The Public Adjusters
711 S Howard Ave # 200, Tampa, FL 33606
+1 800-572-7914True North Restoration of Tampa Bay
1802 N Howard Ave #4046, Tampa, FL 33677
+1 813-680-4804Nexus Water Damage Restoration Tampa
100 N Ashley Dr Suite 815, Tampa, FL 33602
+1 813-742-4605Florida Cleaning & Restoration Group
107 N 11th St Unit 601, Tampa, FL 33602
+1 352-424-2574Florida Mold Testing Experts Tampa, LLC
10115 Vista Pointe Dr, Tampa, FL 33635
+1 656-239-3557FIRST ONSITE Property Restoration
4710 Eisenhower Blvd S suite a-9, Tampa, FL 33634
+1 813-498-1388On-Site Specialty Cleaning & Restoration
201 Kelsey Ln suite e, Tampa, FL 33619
+1 813-710-5144Fast Rescue Fire Damage Restauration Tampa
615 N Marion St, Tampa, FL 33602
+1 656-250-5795South Tampa Mold Removal and Restoration
4707 W Gandy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33611
+1 813-736-5193Skyward Water Damage Restoration of Tampa Bay
9420 Lazy Ln unit b17-a, Tampa, FL 33614
+1 813-327-7737CARR MOLD REMOVAL & MOLD REMEDIATION SERVICES CO, NJ
4235 W Bay to Bay Blvd, Tampa, FL 33629
+1 813-412-5834Meryman Environmental / Estate Management Services
4480 Eagle Falls Pl, Tampa, FL 33619
+1 813-626-9551ATi Services of Tampa 👍 Kitchen Remodeler, Bathroom Remodeling & General Contractor
3030 N Rocky Point Dr W Suit #150, Tampa, FL 33607
+1 813-350-7863USA Water Restoration Inc
2105 FL-45, Tampa, FL 33602
Water Rescue Team USA
579 W Davis Blvd, Tampa, FL 33606
5 Red Flags When Hiring a Mold Removal Company in Tampa
They offer free testing.
Legitimate mold inspectors charge for their services — typically $200–$600. A "free inspection" means the company is betting on finding enough mold to sell you a remediation job. That incentive structure doesn't produce honest assessments.
They want to do both the testing and the removal.
If one company wants to assess the problem, remove the mold, and confirm the work is done, you have no independent verification of anything. The conflict of interest is structural, not personal. Require separate companies.
They diagnosed "black mold" without a lab test.
No one can identify mold species by looking at it. A contractor who tells you on the spot that you have toxic black mold is either guessing or pitching. Either way, walk away.
They want full payment before work starts.
Standard industry payment structure: 25% when work begins, 25% at midpoint, 50% after completion and a passing clearance test. Full payment upfront is one of the oldest contractor scams in any trade.
They can't give you a written, itemized estimate.
If a contractor can't tell you in writing exactly what they'll contain, remove, and charge — they can't be held accountable for delivering it. Verbal quotes are not contracts.
What Mold Removal Costs in Tampa
| Location | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Bathroom | $500 – $1,500 |
| Crawl space | $500 – $2,000 |
| Basement | $1,000 – $4,000 |
| Attic | $1,000 – $4,000 |
| HVAC system | $2,000 – $8,000 |
| Whole house (severe) | $10,000 – $30,000+ |
Per square foot: $10–$25 for most jobs. National average: $2,300–$2,400.
Is your quote too high?
Get at least three written estimates before you commit. A legitimate company will itemize their quote — square footage of containment, materials to be removed, equipment, and timeline. A quote delivered under pressure to sign immediately is a red flag regardless of price.
What's not included in most quotes:
The independent clearance test (budget $150–$400 separately), structural repairs after material removal, and treatment of the moisture source itself. Ask every contractor: does your quote include moisture source identification, or just mold removal?
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Does Insurance Cover Mold Removal in Florida?
Short answer: usually not. Standard homeowners insurance policies cover mold only when it results from a sudden, accidental covered event — a burst pipe, an overflowing appliance, a roof damaged by a named storm.
What insurance almost never covers:
- ×Mold from a slow leak — classified as owner neglect
- ×Mold from flooding — standard policies and FEMA flood insurance both exclude mold
- ×Mold from condensation, poor ventilation, or long-standing moisture
Common Questions About Mold Removal
Is this black mold?▾
There's no way to know by looking at it. Mold color doesn't identify species — you'd need a lab test for that. Don't let a contractor charge you a premium because they called it black mold without a test.
Do I have to leave my house during mold removal?▾
It depends on where the mold is and how much there is. For contained jobs in one area, most families can stay in another part of the house. For larger jobs involving multiple areas or your HVAC system, leaving for the duration is standard.
How do I know the mold was actually removed?▾
The only reliable answer is a clearance test by an independent inspector — someone with no financial connection to the removal company. Any contractor who completes work and doesn't mention a clearance test is leaving you with no way to verify the job.
Will my insurance cover this?▾
Only if mold resulted from a sudden, covered event like a burst pipe or appliance failure. Mold from slow leaks, poor ventilation, or flooding is almost never covered. Even when covered, most policies cap mold coverage at $1,000–$10,000.
How long does mold removal take?▾
Most standard residential jobs take 1–5 days. Add 2–5 business days for clearance test lab results after the job is complete. If you have a real estate closing deadline, get that timeline in writing from both the contractor and the inspector.
Can mold come back after removal?▾
Yes — if the moisture source isn't fixed. Mold is a symptom of a water problem. A legitimate contractor identifies and addresses the moisture source as part of the job.
What's the difference between a mold inspector and a mold removal company?▾
A mold inspector tests your home, identifies the extent of the problem, and writes the scope of work. They do not remove mold. A mold removal company physically removes the mold. The inspector also does the final clearance test. These must always be two separate companies.
Is Mold Removal Licensed in Florida?
Florida does not currently require a specific license for mold remediation. This makes the IICRC certification check more important, not less. The independent clearance test is the most reliable safeguard a homeowner has in unregulated markets.
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