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Mold Remediation Services in Gainesville, FL
Every job goes through PureGuard Restoration. Pick the page that matches your problem.
Services
Find your situation
- Residential mold remediationHomes, condos and townhomes: when to call a pro and what the job involves.
- Commercial and multifamilyProperty managers, offices and apartment buildings: scope, documentation and price drivers.
- Mold after water damageLeaks, floods and storms: the first 48 hours and when it needs a professional.
- Mold testing and inspectionHow to hire an independent assessor, and why testing and removal stay separate.
- AC and air handler moldMusty vents, drain pans and what to do before you run the system.
- Attic mold removalRoof leaks, wet insulation and storm damage overhead.
- Bathroom and closet moldWhere it hides, when you can clean it yourself, and when you can’t.
Not sure which one fits? Start with the 48-hour checklist, then send photos for a written quote.
Choose a service
Which page fits your situation
| Your situation | Start here |
|---|---|
| Leak, flood, storm or burst pipe | Mold after water damage |
| Musty smell when the AC runs, or mold at a vent | AC and air handler mold |
| Stains on a ceiling, or a roof that leaked | Attic mold removal |
| Black spots in a shower, tile or a closet | Bathroom and closet mold |
| Mold in a house, condo or townhome | Residential mold remediation |
| Apartment building, office or retail space | Commercial and multifamily |
| Not sure what you have, or need proof | Mold testing and inspection |
Every job
What each service has in common
The details change from a closet to a clinic, but the order of a good job does not. Find the water problem. Plan the work in writing. Contain the area. Remove what cannot be cleaned and clean what can. Dry everything. Check the result.
- A written scope and price before work begins.
- A license number you can look up on the state site.
- A named moisture source and a plan to fix it.
- Containment, so mold does not spread to clean rooms.
- Photos before and after.
- Independent clearance testing when you need proof, done by someone other than the remediator.
Prepare
Before you call or send photos
- Take wide and close-up photos of the mold and the area around it, with a coin or a sheet of paper for scale.
- Note when you first saw it and whether there was a leak, a storm or an AC problem before that.
- Find the water source if you can, and say whether it has been fixed.
- Check your insurance policy for the mold limit and the deductible before you start spending money.
- Write down who lives in the home, especially anyone with asthma, allergies or a weakened immune system.
The more you send in your first message, the closer the first answer will be to a real scope. See the mold guide if you want to read before you call.
Where we work
Gainesville and Alachua County
We serve Gainesville and the surrounding parts of Alachua County. Gainesville has older homes near the center of town, newer subdivisions on the west side and a large rental market around the University of Florida. Each has its own moisture problems, from slab leaks and old plumbing to sealed-up newer homes and shared AC in apartments. See the service area page and the older homes page.
Limits
What we do not do
We remove mold and fix the conditions around it. We do not test for mold, because Florida separates testing from removal. We do not give legal, medical or insurance advice. If you need an assessor, our testing page explains how to hire one who is independent of us. If you have health concerns, talk to a doctor.
More questions
More questions, answered
Do I need a different service for each room
Usually not. One scope can cover several rooms, and the written quote should list each area. Pick the page that matches the main problem and mention the rest in your first message.
What should I send with my first message
Photos of the mold and the area around it, roughly how large it is, where you think the water came from and whether it has been fixed. See the contact page.
How do I know the price is fair
Compare written scopes, not totals. See the cost page and how to read a quote.
What if my problem fits two of these services
Many jobs do. A roof leak that wet the ceiling and the AC closet, for example, touches the attic and the HVAC pages. Describe the whole picture in your first message and the written scope will cover each area.
Is mold always an emergency
Not usually. Active water is. A leak that is still running, sewage or floodwater, and wet materials that are not drying should be handled quickly. A stable patch on a wall is a reason to act soon, not a reason to panic.
FAQ
Mold remediation in Gainesville: your questions
How much does mold remediation cost in Gainesville, FL?
It depends on how much material comes out, how wet the structure is and how hard the area is to reach. Published Florida guides put a single moderate room at roughly $1,500 to $6,000; the cost table lists the other job types and where the figures come from. Ask for an itemized written quote and compare line by line, not just the total.
Does a mold remediator need a license in Florida?
Florida licenses mold remediators (MRSR) and assessors (MRSA) through the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, and it licenses individuals, not companies. Ask for the license number and check it on the state’s lookup. Some other licensed trades are exempt when working within their own license, but they can’t call themselves mold remediators.
Can I clean mold myself?
Often, if it’s small. The EPA says you can usually handle an area under about 10 square feet, roughly 3 feet by 3 feet. Call a professional for anything bigger, mold inside walls, mold in the AC system, or water from sewage or flooding.
Do I need mold testing before remediation?
Not always. The EPA says that when you can see mold, sampling is usually unnecessary. An independent assessor makes sense if you smell mold but can’t find it, if the job is large, or if you want a written plan and a re-check afterward.
Sources: U.S. EPA mold guidance, Florida Statutes sections 468.8419, 83.51 and 83.56, the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, the Florida Department of Health, and National Weather Service records.
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.