Home / About
About PureGuard Restoration
We remove mold in Gainesville and Alachua County, and we publish plain guides so you understand what you are buying before you buy it.
The short answer
PureGuard Restoration is a mold remediation company serving Gainesville, Florida and Alachua County. We do the remediation work. We do not test for mold, because Florida law limits one company doing both the testing and the removal on the same property. Our guides explain licensing, pricing, testing and insurance, with linked sources.
What we do
Remediation and information
- Remove mold and fix the damage it caused, with a written scope of work before we start.
- Publish plain-language guides with linked sources.
- Explain how Florida mold licensing works so you can check any company, including ours.
See how this site works and our license details.
What we do not do
Limits
- We do not test for mold or write assessments. An independent assessor does that.
- We do not give legal, medical or insurance advice.
- We do not take payment from mold assessors, and we do not sell assessments.
Who is behind it
Contact
Business: PureGuard Restoration. Address: 1201 E University Ave & SE 12th Street, Gainesville, FL 32641. Contact: contact page.
Who we are
A Gainesville mold remediation contractor
PureGuard Restoration is a mold remediation contractor serving Gainesville and nearby Alachua County communities. We find the moisture source with you, contain the work area, remove or clean affected materials, dry the space and document what we did. Our office is at 1201 E University Ave & SE 12th Street, Gainesville, FL 32641, and you can reach us at (352) 668-9909.
What we do
Services in plain terms
- Residential mold remediation in homes, condos and apartments
- Water damage drying and mold prevention after leaks and storms
- Attic, crawl space, bathroom and closet mold removal
- HVAC and air-handler mold work, coordinated with your AC technician
- Commercial and multifamily mold remediation
- Written scopes, photos and cost ranges before work starts
See all services and our process.
What we do not do
Honest limits
We do not test for mold. In Florida, a licensed mold assessor and a licensed mold remediator are separate roles, and the same company generally cannot do both on one property within 12 months (section 468.8419). We think that separation protects you. When you need testing, documentation or a clearance check, we recommend an independent licensed assessor and work from their report. We also do not give legal, medical or insurance advice.
How we work
Our principles
- Water first. We look for the cause before we quote the cleanup.
- Written scope. You get a line-item scope before work begins.
- Containment and filtration. We keep spores out of the rest of the house.
- No scare tactics. We cite EPA and CDC guidance and say when a problem is small.
- Documentation. You receive photos and a record of what was done.
- Independent verification. For larger jobs, we recommend a separate assessor to confirm the result.
Licensing
License and insurance
We are a Florida mold remediation contractor. Our license number and insurance certificates are available on request and will be shown on each estimate. Please verify any contractor, including us, on the state license lookup. See how to check a Florida mold license.
Local knowledge
Why Gainesville matters
Gainesville homes face long humid summers, heavy storms and, in some neighborhoods, flooding. Older homes near Duckpond and downtown have different problems than 1980s and 2000s subdivisions such as Haile Plantation or apartments near the University of Florida. We write and work with those differences in mind. See our Gainesville pages.
Work with us
What to expect when you call
Tell us what you see and send photos. We will give an honest first answer, which may be that you can handle it yourself or that you need a plumber, roofer or AC technician first. If a job needs a remediator, we schedule an inspection, give a written scope and price, and explain the timeline. Contact us or call (352) 668-9909.
Our promise
What you can hold us to
- We will tell you if you do not need us
- We will explain what we found and why it matters
- We will put the scope and price in writing
- We will keep the work area contained and clean
- We will document the job with photos
- We will correct our own pages when they are wrong
Neighbors
Serving the Gainesville area
We work in Gainesville and nearby areas of Alachua County, including neighborhoods around the University of Florida, Duckpond, Haile Plantation and northwest Gainesville. If you are outside our usual area, call anyway and we will tell you honestly whether we can help or who might.
Standards
Our code of conduct on the job
- Show up when we say, or call ahead if plans change
- Protect floors, furniture and belongings
- Explain what we find before we change the scope
- Keep the work area clean and secure
- Dispose of waste properly
- Answer questions in plain words
More questions
More questions, answered
Is PureGuard Restoration a referral service
No. We are the remediation contractor that does the work.
Do you test for mold
No. We recommend independent licensed assessors for testing and clearance because Florida separates those roles.
What areas do you serve
Gainesville and nearby communities in Alachua County. See our service area page.
Can I see examples of your work
We are collecting job photos and permission to share them. Until then, images on the site are illustrative. Ask us what we can show for a similar job.
Do you charge for estimates or advice
Call (352) 668-9909 or send photos for a first answer. Ask us about estimate terms when you schedule an inspection.
Do you handle both small and large jobs
We handle residential, condo, apartment and commercial remediation. If a job is small enough to handle yourself, we will say so.
Questions
Common questions
Are you licensed
PureGuard Restoration holds the Florida mold remediation license. Check it yourself on the DBPR lookup. See our license details.
How do you make money
The guides are free. We earn money when customers hire us for remediation. See how this site works.
Get a quote
Get a written quote for your Gainesville mold problem
Send a few photos and a short description, and PureGuard Restoration will come back with a written scope of work and price. We will get back to you as soon as we can.
- Call(352) 668-9909
- Text photos(352) 668-9909
- Or use the formName, phone, ZIP code, and what happened.
Ask for the license number when someone calls you back. You can check it on the state lookup.
About us: PureGuard Restoration is a mold remediation company serving Gainesville and Alachua County. We do not test for mold.
Request your written quote
What helps most in the first message
- Where the mold is and roughly how big it looks. A coin, a hand or a sheet of paper next to it helps.
- Where you think the water came from, and whether it’s fixed.
- When you first noticed it, and whether there was a leak, storm or AC problem before that.
- Whether you own, rent or manage the property, and whether you plan to involve insurance.