--- title: "Mold Assessment & Testing, Palm Beach & Broward | 1st Class Restoration" description: "Musty smell or mold after a leak? Florida-licensed mold assessor (MRSA5754) for Palm Beach and Broward: inspection, sampling and a written report with a protocol." url: https://1stclassrestore.com/mold-assessment/ updated: 2026-10-22 --- # Mold Assessment and Mold Testing in Palm Beach & Broward A mold assessment finds out whether there's a mold problem, where it is, how far it has spread and what's causing it. 1st Class Restoration's founder is a Florida-licensed mold assessor (MRSA5754), and we assess homes, condos and businesses in Palm Beach and Broward counties. Florida law doesn't let us remediate a property we assessed, so the report is yours to take to any independent licensed remediator. Call (728) 233-1041 to schedule. ## Call us if you have: - A musty smell with no visible source - You want to know if a past leak or flood left mold behind - Buying, selling or leasing a property - You want an independent answer before paying for removal ## Key facts - **What you get:** A walkthrough, moisture readings, sampling when it answers a real question, and a written report with a remediation protocol if one is needed - **12-month rule:** We can't remediate a property we assessed within 12 months (s. 468.8419, F.S.) - **When you may not need it:** Visible mold with an obvious cause, or a spot under 10 square feet - **Service area:** Palm Beach County and Broward County, Florida, plus parts of Miami-Dade County - **Hours:** 24/7, including nights, weekends and holidays. Call [(728) 233-1041](tel:+17282331041) - **Estimates:** Free on-site estimates. For mold, a free estimate is not a mold assessment. - **Florida mold licenses:** Mold Assessor MRSA5754 and Mold Remediator MRSR5743, held by Daniel J. Mustelier ([verify](https://www.myfloridalicense.com/wl11.asp)) - **Payment:** You pay us directly. We don't bill insurance companies or handle claims; we provide documentation you can submit to your insurer. - **Ownership:** The restoration brand of 1st Class Facility Services, a veteran-owned company A mold assessment tells you what's growing, where, how far it has spread and why. Our founder is a Florida-licensed mold assessor (MRSA5754). The report is yours to take to any independent licensed mold remediator. ## Musty smell but no visible mold? A musty smell usually means something is staying damp: inside a wall, under flooring, in the AC closet or in the ductwork. In South Florida the usual causes are slow plumbing leaks, [AC condensate leaks](https://1stclassrestore.com/ac-leak-water-damage/), past flooding and homes closed up for the season with the AC off or set too high. An assessment looks for the moisture source and checks whether mold is growing where you can't see it, so you know what you're dealing with before anyone opens a wall. ## What a mold assessment includes - A walkthrough of the property and its water history - Moisture readings to track down the source - Sampling when it helps answer a real question - A written report with findings and, if needed, a remediation protocol that spells out what has to be removed or cleaned, and how ## Florida law keeps assessment and remediation separate Under Section 468.8419, Florida Statutes, a mold assessor's company can't remediate a property it assessed within the last 12 months. So if we assess your property, the removal has to be done by a different, independent licensed mold remediator. That's the point of the rule: the company testing your property has nothing to sell you afterward. ## When you may not need testing If mold is visible and the cause is obvious, testing may not change the plan. Florida's licensing law covers mold areas larger than 10 square feet. For a small spot under that size with a known cause, the EPA says you can usually clean it yourself. We'll tell you honestly if an assessment isn't worth it. ## How we handle mold assessment jobs 1. **Talk it through** Tell us what you're seeing or smelling. We'll tell you if an assessment makes sense. 2. **Inspect** Walk the property, check moisture and look for the source. 3. **Sample** Take samples only when they help answer a real question. 4. **Report** Get a written report and, if needed, a remediation protocol. 5. **Your choice of remediator** Hire any independent licensed mold remediator to do the work. Florida law doesn't let us remediate a property we assessed. ## Our mold licenses ### Florida Licensed Mold Assessor License **MRSA5754** Holder: Daniel J. Mustelier Valid through July 31, 2028 ### Florida Licensed Mold Remediator License **MRSR5743** Holder: Daniel J. Mustelier Valid through July 31, 2028 ### Veteran-owned 1st Class Facility Services is a veteran-owned business. Insured (general liability). Part of the 1st Class Family of Trades. ### State-required training Completed Florida's required training in water damage, mold and respiratory protection (s. 468.8414(2), F.S.). Issued by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), Mold-Related Services Licensing Program. Check any license at [MyFloridaLicense.com](https://www.myfloridalicense.com/wl11.asp). ## Mold Assessment FAQ ### Do I need mold testing? Not always. Testing helps when you smell mold but can't see it, after a water loss, for real estate or tenant questions, or to confirm a cleanup worked. If mold is visible and the cause is clear, testing may not change the plan. ### If you find mold, can you remove it too? Not on a property we assessed. Florida law (s. 468.8419, F.S.) says an assessor's company can't remediate the same property within 12 months. You'll hire an independent licensed mold remediator, and the protocol tells them exactly what to do. ### Why does my house smell musty? Usually because something is staying damp: a slow leak inside a wall, an AC drain or drain pan that overflowed, moisture under flooring, or a home that was closed up with the AC off. A musty smell doesn't always mean mold, but it does mean moisture worth finding. An assessment finds the source. ### How can I check your license? Search mold assessor license MRSA5754 on MyFloridaLicense.com, the Florida DBPR license lookup. ## Mold Assessment near you We serve Palm Beach and Broward counties, plus parts of Miami-Dade County. - [West Palm Beach](https://1stclassrestore.com/service-areas/west-palm-beach/) - [Boca Raton](https://1stclassrestore.com/service-areas/boca-raton/) - [Delray Beach](https://1stclassrestore.com/service-areas/delray-beach/) - [Boynton Beach](https://1stclassrestore.com/service-areas/boynton-beach/) - [Jupiter](https://1stclassrestore.com/service-areas/jupiter/) - [Palm Beach Gardens](https://1stclassrestore.com/service-areas/palm-beach-gardens/) - [Wellington](https://1stclassrestore.com/service-areas/wellington/) - [Fort Lauderdale](https://1stclassrestore.com/service-areas/fort-lauderdale/) - [Hollywood](https://1stclassrestore.com/service-areas/hollywood/) - [Pompano Beach](https://1stclassrestore.com/service-areas/pompano-beach/) - [Coral Springs](https://1stclassrestore.com/service-areas/coral-springs/) - [Pembroke Pines](https://1stclassrestore.com/service-areas/pembroke-pines/) [All service areas](https://1stclassrestore.com/service-areas/) ## Other ways we can help - [Water Damage Restoration](https://1stclassrestore.com/water-damage-restoration/): Burst pipes, AC overflows, water heater failures and roof leaks. We find the source, remove the water and dry the structure. - [Mold Remediation](https://1stclassrestore.com/mold-remediation/): Licensed, contained mold removal: containment, HEPA air filtration, removal of affected materials and cleaning. - [Storm & Flood Damage](https://1stclassrestore.com/storm-flood-damage/): Hurricanes, tropical storms and flash flooding. Emergency board-up and tarping, water removal, drying and floodwater cleanup. - [Fire & Smoke Damage](https://1stclassrestore.com/fire-smoke-damage/): Soot and smoke residue cleanup, odor removal, and drying out the water left behind by firefighting. - [Sewage Cleanup](https://1stclassrestore.com/sewage-cleanup/): Sewage backups, toilet overflows and drain line failures. Contaminated water removed, the area cleaned, sanitized and dried. ## Contact 1st Class Restoration - Phone: (728) 233-1041 (24/7) - Email: dan@1stclassfs.com - Website: https://1stclassrestore.com/ - Service area: Palm Beach County and Broward County, Florida - Florida licenses: Florida Mold Assessor License MRSA5754; Florida Mold Remediator License MRSR5743