Who We Are
Boca Mold Pros was founded to serve the specific mold remediation needs of South Florida's residential and commercial market — a market defined by year-round humidity, tropical storm exposure, aging housing stock across multiple construction eras, and a condo and HOA community landscape that creates unique liability and documentation requirements.
We are licensed by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation as a Mold Remediator under FL Statute 468.8411. Our license number is #MRSR-2318. Florida law requires mold remediators to be licensed — not all companies operating in this market are. We encourage homeowners to verify any mold contractor's license on the DBPR website before hiring.
We hold IICRC certification in mold remediation under the S520 standard (2015 edition) — the same standard used by insurance adjusters and industrial hygienists to evaluate remediation work. When we complete a project, we provide a written completion report documenting scope, methodology, and clearance testing results. This report is formatted for insurance submission and can be provided to HOA boards, property managers, and future buyers.
What Makes South Florida Different
South Florida's outdoor humidity averages 101–150 grains per pound (GPP) during the summer months — compared to a 50–70 GPP indoor target. That 50+ GPP differential means the air conditioning system is not just for comfort: it is the primary moisture control system for every home in Palm Beach County. When an HVAC system fails, loses efficiency, or is set too high during a seasonal vacancy, indoor humidity rises to levels where mold colonizes building materials within 24–72 hours.
Add to that South Florida's construction history: Boca Raton's housing stock spans from 1920s masonry homes in Old Floresta to 2000s master-planned communities in West Boca, with significant concentrations in every decade between. Each era has specific mold risk profiles — aging tile roof underlayment, pre-1978 ACM, cast iron drain line failures, PTAC unit condensation, Florida room junction leaks — that require knowledge of the construction era and building type to assess correctly.
We work in all of these environments, and we are trained to identify not just where the mold is, but why it is there and what source fix is needed to prevent recurrence.
Our Process
Step 1 — Inspection and moisture mapping. We use a TramX moisture meter and thermal camera to map moisture elevation throughout the affected area. We identify the mold type, affected materials, and source of moisture intrusion. We provide a written inspection report with photographs and moisture readings before quoting any remediation scope.
Step 2 — ACM assessment (pre-1980 construction). Before any work that disturbs suspect materials in pre-1980 construction, we collect samples for laboratory analysis. If ACM is present, licensed asbestos abatement is coordinated and completed before mold remediation begins. We manage this process — homeowners do not need to manage two separate licensed contractors.
Step 3 — Containment. We establish negative-air containment per IICRC S520 — 6-mil poly barriers, HEPA-filtered negative air machine exhausting to the exterior, and decontamination chamber at the containment entrance. Containment prevents cross-contamination during the remediation process.
Step 4 — Remediation. Porous materials (drywall, insulation, wood trim) with active mold growth are removed and disposed of per Florida solid waste regulations. Structural wood framing with surface mold is HEPA-vacuumed, wire-brushed, and treated with an EPA-registered fungicide. HVAC systems within or connected to the containment zone are cleaned per NADCA ACR 2021 as applicable.
Step 5 — Clearance testing. After remediation is complete and the area is cleaned, we collect post-remediation air samples sent to an accredited third-party laboratory. We do not clear our own work — the laboratory result is the clearance. When clearance passes, we issue a written clearance certificate. If a sample fails, we re-remediate at no additional charge and retest.
Step 6 — Rebuild coordination. We rebuild disturbed areas with mold-resistant materials: Dens Armor Plus glass-mat gypsum board (not standard drywall), exterior-grade plywood subfloor where applicable, and mold-resistant paint. We coordinate with licensed general contractors for work requiring a building permit.
Credentials and Licensing
- FL DBPR Mold Remediator License #MRSR-2318 — issued under FL Statute 468.8411
- IICRC S520 (2015) — Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification standard for mold remediation
- NADCA ACR 2021 — National Air Duct Cleaners Association standard for HVAC system remediation
- EPA lead-safe certified — for pre-1978 renovation activities
We carry general liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage. We provide certificates of insurance upon request before any project begins.
Service Area
We serve all of Boca Raton, FL including Boca Falls, Broken Sound, Boca Del Mar, East Boca Raton (Old Floresta, Royal Palm, Golden Harbour), and West Boca Raton (Loggers' Run, Mission Bay, Boca Pointe, Palms West, and all HOA communities west of Military Trail). We also serve Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, Highland Beach, Deerfield Beach, and surrounding Palm Beach and Broward County communities.