What mold inspection includes
- Visual inspection of living areas, attic, crawl space, and HVAC
- Moisture meter and thermal camera readings
- Air or surface samples if growth is hidden or suspected
- A written report with findings and a remediation scope
Mold Inspection in Fort Lauderdale: local factors
In older single-family homes, inspectors focus on roof valleys, window frames, and plumbing under the slab and inside walls. In waterfront neighborhoods like the Las Olas Isles, they also look for signs of past floodwater at baseboards and lower drywall. In condos, the AC closet and walls shared with neighbors come first.
A thermal camera and moisture meter can map wet areas without opening walls. If growth is hidden, a licensed assessor may take air or surface samples for a lab and then write a remediation plan with the scope of work.
Florida keeps inspection and removal separate: the assessor who inspects your home generally may not remediate it within the next 12 months. That keeps the report independent from the repair estimate.
Mold Inspection cost in Fort Lauderdale
| Job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Mold inspection with testing, Miami–Fort Lauderdale area | $323–$1,214 |
Check the license first
Florida requires mold assessors and mold remediators to hold a DBPR license for most jobs over about 10 square feet. Ask for the license number, verify it at myfloridalicense.com, and ask for proof of the $1 million liability insurance the law requires. In most cases, the company that inspects your home may not remediate it within the next 12 months.