--- title: "Mold Remediation & Removal, Palm Beach & Broward | 1st Class Restoration" description: "Mold after a leak or a musty smell that won't quit? Florida-licensed mold remediator (MRSR5743): contained removal with HEPA filtration in Palm Beach & Broward." url: https://1stclassrestore.com/mold-remediation/ updated: 2026-10-22 --- # Mold Remediation in Palm Beach & Broward Mold remediation is the contained removal of mold growth and the materials it has damaged. 1st Class Restoration's founder is a Florida-licensed mold remediator (MRSR5743), and we remove mold from homes, condos and businesses in Palm Beach and Broward counties, often after an AC leak, a plumbing leak or a flood. Call (728) 233-1041, 24/7, for a free on-site estimate. ## Call us if you have: - Visible mold larger than about 10 square feet - A remediation protocol from an independent licensed assessor - Mold that keeps coming back after cleaning - Mold growth after a leak or flood - A musty smell that keeps coming back ## Key facts - **How we remove it:** Containment, HEPA air filtration, removal of mold-damaged porous materials, HEPA vacuuming, cleaning and drying - **When Florida requires a license:** Mold remediation of areas larger than 10 square feet - **12-month rule:** We can't assess a property we remediated, or remediate one we assessed, within 12 months (s. 468.8419, F.S.) - **Not included:** Rebuild or drywall replacement after removal - **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 Removing mold the right way means containing it, taking out what's affected and dealing with the moisture behind it. Our founder is a Florida-licensed mold remediator (MRSR5743). ## Mold after a leak Most mold starts with water: a slow leak behind a wall, an [AC closet that overflowed](https://1stclassrestore.com/ac-leak-water-damage/), a ceiling that got wet and was painted over, or flooring that never fully dried after [water damage](https://1stclassrestore.com/water-damage-restoration/). Common spots are behind drywall, in AC closets and around air handlers, on ceilings under attic units, under sinks and in closets on exterior walls. Removing mold without fixing the moisture means it comes back, so we flag the source before we start. ## Musty smell but no visible mold A musty smell often means hidden moisture or mold inside a wall, under flooring or in the AC system. If you can't see where it's coming from, a [mold assessment](https://1stclassrestore.com/mold-assessment/) from a licensed assessor can find it. Keep in mind that whichever company assesses your property can't also remediate it within 12 months. ## Florida law keeps remediation and assessment separate Under Section 468.8419, Florida Statutes, a mold remediator's company can't assess a property it remediated within the last 12 months, and a mold assessor's company can't remediate a property it assessed. We offer remediation as its own service. If you have a protocol from an independent licensed mold assessor, we work from it. After the work, an independent licensed assessor can confirm the area is clean. ## When Florida requires a licensed pro Florida's mold licensing law covers mold remediation of 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. If it's bigger or keeps coming back, call a licensed remediator. ## How contained mold removal works - Containment with plastic barriers so spores don't spread to clean areas - Negative air pressure with HEPA air filtration inside the work area - Protective equipment and respiratory protection for the crew - Removal of mold-damaged porous materials like drywall, insulation and carpet - HEPA vacuuming and cleaning of the remaining surfaces - Drying the area, and flagging the moisture source so mold doesn't come back ## Photos from our jobs Real photos from our jobs. We leave out client names and addresses. - ![Heavy mold growth on drywall behind a kitchen appliance](/_astro/mold-behind-appliance.BrKL0KEJ_Z1GMK5K.jpg) Home mold job: mold growing on the drywall behind an appliance after a leak. - ![Wet, moldy drywall removed onto drop cloths, with plastic sheeting over the wall below](/_astro/restaurant-moldy-drywall-removed.B2Fub2oQ_Z1c1a3m.jpg) Restaurant job: wet, moldy drywall removed onto drop cloths, with plastic sheeting protecting the wall. - ![Professional dehumidifier running in the corner of an office during a mold job](/_astro/office-mold-job-dehumidifier.yi2pdabq_UNh9q.jpg) Commercial mold job: a professional dehumidifier drying out an office. ## How we handle mold remediation jobs 1. **Review the scope** Start from a written protocol, ideally from an independent licensed mold assessor. 2. **Contain** Seal off the work area and set up HEPA air filtration. 3. **Remove** Take out mold-damaged porous materials. 4. **Clean & dry** HEPA vacuum, clean remaining surfaces and dry the area. 5. **Independent check** An independent licensed assessor can confirm the area is clean before it's closed up. ## 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 Remediation FAQ ### Do I need an assessment before remediation? It's often a good idea. A written protocol from an independent licensed assessor defines the scope, and a check afterward confirms the work. Because of Florida's 12-month rule, that assessor can't be us on the same property. ### Is your free estimate a mold assessment? No. A free on-site estimate covers the scope and price of the remediation work. A mold assessment (inspection, sampling and a written report from a licensed assessor) is a separate service, and Florida law doesn't let us do both on the same property within 12 months. ### Can the same company test and remove mold in Florida? Not on the same property within 12 months. Section 468.8419, Florida Statutes, bars a mold remediator's company from assessing a property it remediated, and an assessor's company from remediating a property it assessed. It keeps the testing independent. We offer remediation and assessment as separate services and tell you up front which one you need. ### How soon can mold grow after a leak? Quickly. The U.S. EPA advises drying water-damaged materials within 24 to 48 hours to help prevent mold growth, and South Florida's heat and humidity don't help. If drywall, flooring or cabinets stayed wet longer than that, have them checked. ### Will bleach get rid of mold? No. Bleach can lighten surface stains, but it doesn't fix mold growing inside porous materials like drywall, and it doesn't fix the moisture causing it. The EPA doesn't recommend bleach as a routine part of mold cleanup. ### How can I check your license? Search mold remediator license MRSR5743 on MyFloridaLicense.com, the Florida DBPR license lookup. ## Mold Remediation 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 Assessment](https://1stclassrestore.com/mold-assessment/): Licensed mold inspection and sampling, with a written report and protocol you can take to any independent licensed remediator. - [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