--- title: "How to Hire a Licensed Mold Pro in Delray Beach, FL" description: "Delray Beach, FL mold guide: 20 licensed assessors and 17 remediators nearby, how to verify a licence, questions to ask and typical costs." canonical: https://moldroster.com/fl/city/delray-beach/guide/ --- [Home](https://moldroster.com/) › [Florida](https://moldroster.com/fl/) › [Delray Beach](https://moldroster.com/fl/city/delray-beach/) › Guide # How to hire a licensed mold pro in Delray Beach, FL 27 DBPR-licensed listings give an address in Delray Beach: **20** hold an assessment licence and **17** hold a remediation licence. Another 343 are elsewhere in Palm Beach County. [Get quotes](https://moldroster.com/quotes/?city=delray-beach&st=fl) [All Delray Beach listings](https://moldroster.com/fl/city/delray-beach/) ## How much does mold inspection and remediation cost? National HomeAdvisor figures put mold inspection or assessment at $303–$1,075 (average about $689) and mold remediation at $1,223–$3,757 (average about $2,368). These are not local quotes. | Item | Typical range (national) | | --- | --- | | Mold inspection / assessment | $303-$1,075, average about $689 ([HomeAdvisor mold inspection cost guide](https://www.homeadvisor.com/cost/environmental-safety/test-or-remove-mold-and-toxic-material/)) | | Mold remediation | $1,223-$3,757, average about $2,368 ([HomeAdvisor mold remediation cost guide](https://www.homeadvisor.com/cost/environmental-safety/remove-mold-and-toxic-materials/)) | National figures, not local quotes. Try the [estimate tool](https://moldroster.com/mold-remediation-cost/). ## Do I need a mold assessment before remediation? For larger jobs, yes: a licensed assessor inspects, samples if needed and writes a protocol, a separate licensed remediator does the work, and the assessor confirms the result. For larger jobs, a licensed assessor inspects, samples if needed, and writes a protocol. A separate licensed remediator does the work, and the assessor confirms the result. Fixing the moisture source is the key step ([EPA: A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture and Your Home](https://www.epa.gov/mold/brief-guide-mold-moisture-and-your-home)). ## Which licensed mold pros are based in Delray Beach, FL? ✔ Licensed by FL DBPR Mold assessmentMold remediation ### Sean Michael Toffey and colleagues Licensed firm 1615 S Congress Ave Suite 103, Delray Beach, FL 2 licensed individuals * Sean Michael Toffey (Mold Remediator #MRSR2358 (exp. 2028-07-31); Mold Assessor #MRSA3489 (exp. 2028-07-31)) * Mateo Ortega (Mold Remediator #MRSR5333 (exp. 2028-07-31); Mold Assessor #MRSA5332 (exp. 2028-07-31)) Source: [DBPR list](https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/sto/file_download/extracts/lic07mold.csv), retrieved 2026-10-12 [Claim, correct or remove this listing](https://moldroster.com/claim-listing/?id=FL1114) ✔ Licensed by FL DBPR Mold assessment ### Adam Edward Waite Licensed individual 14810 Whatley Rd, Delray Beach, FL Mold Assessor #MRSA4935 (exp. 2028-07-31) Source: [DBPR list](https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/sto/file_download/extracts/lic07mold.csv), retrieved 2026-10-12 [Claim, correct or remove this listing](https://moldroster.com/claim-listing/?id=FL3246) ✔ Licensed by FL DBPR Mold assessment ### Alyson Nunziato Licensed individual 203 Depot Ave Apt 5311, Delray Beach, FL Mold Assessor #MRSA5378 (exp. 2028-07-31) Source: [DBPR list](https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/sto/file_download/extracts/lic07mold.csv), retrieved 2026-10-12 [Claim, correct or remove this listing](https://moldroster.com/claim-listing/?id=FL3506) ✔ Licensed by FL DBPR Mold remediation ### Joseph C Taylor and colleagues Licensed firm 855 NW 17th Ave Suite C, Delray Beach, FL 2 licensed individuals * Joseph C Taylor (Mold Remediator #MRSR38 (exp. 2028-07-31)) * Jay Weldon Tessmer (Mold Remediator #MRSR824 (exp. 2028-07-31)) Source: [DBPR list](https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/sto/file_download/extracts/lic07mold.csv), retrieved 2026-10-12 [Claim, correct or remove this listing](https://moldroster.com/claim-listing/?id=FL0043) ✔ Licensed by FL DBPR Mold remediation ### Merlo, Vanessa Licensed firm 631 Southridge Rd, Delray Beach, FL 1 licensed individual * Vanessa I Lopez (Mold Remediator #MRSR3597 (exp. 2028-07-31)) Source: [DBPR list](https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/sto/file_download/extracts/lic07mold.csv), retrieved 2026-10-12 [Claim, correct or remove this listing](https://moldroster.com/claim-listing/?id=FL2113) ## How do I verify a mold pro's licence in Delray Beach, FL? Look the name up in the DBPR records and check the licence is still current. Ask for the licence number in writing and make sure the licence type matches the job. 1. Look the name up in the DBPR records ([Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation](https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/mold-related-services/)). Our copy was retrieved 2026-10-12, so check that the licence is still current. 2. Ask for the licence number in writing and make sure the licence type matches the job: assessor for testing and a protocol, remediator for removal. 3. Use separate, independent firms for testing and for remediation (required by Florida law). 4. Ask for proof of insurance and a written scope before work starts. ## What should I ask a mold pro before I sign? Ask what clearance test will show the job is done, for the licence number and type, whether an independent assessor will write the protocol and check clearance, whether the moisture source will be fixed, and how the work area will be contained. * Do you carry liability insurance that covers mold work? * Will you work with my insurance adjuster, and do you need a signed assignment of benefits? (Read it carefully first.) * What clearance standard or test will show the job is done? * What is your state licence number, and is it an assessor or remediator licence? * Will an independent licensed assessor write the protocol and do the clearance check? * Will you find and fix the moisture source, or only remove visible growth? * How will you contain the work area and protect the rest of the house? ## What are Florida's mold licensing rules? A DBPR licence is generally required to perform mold assessment or remediation for pay on areas over 10 square feet. * A DBPR licence is generally required to perform mold assessment or remediation for pay on areas over 10 square feet. * A licensed assessor generally may not remediate a property it assessed (conflict-of-interest rule in s. 468.8419). * Florida licenses people, not companies, so check the individual who will do the work. Summary of Florida Statutes Chapter 468, Part XVI (Mold-Related Services). See the agency: [Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation](https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/mold-related-services/). Plain-language summary, not legal advice; confirm details with the agency. ## Frequently asked questions **How do I find a licensed mold inspector in Delray Beach?** Start with the 20 listings in Delray Beach that hold a DBPR assessment licence, then confirm the licence with the agency. **How much does mold remediation cost in Delray Beach?** We don't have local price data. A national guide reports $1,223-$3,757 for remediation (average about $2,368). Get written quotes. **Can one company both test and remediate?** A licensed assessor generally may not remediate a property it assessed (conflict-of-interest rule in s. 468.8419).