How to hire a licensed mold pro in Winter Garden, FL
16 DBPR-licensed listings give an address in Winter Garden: 13 hold an assessment licence and 11 hold a remediation licence. Another 178 are elsewhere in Orange County.
How to get quotes in Florida All Winter Garden listings
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) |
| Mold remediation | $1,223-$3,757, average about $2,368 (HomeAdvisor mold remediation cost guide) |
National figures, not local quotes. Try the estimate tool.
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).
Which licensed mold pros are based in Winter Garden, FL?
Winter GardenLicensed firm · 2 licensed individuals
Contact
- 823 Brandy Oaks Loop, Winter Garden, FL
Licensed individuals
- Annette Marie Medina (Mold Assessor #MRSA3700 (exp. 2028-07-31))
- Michael Scott Baker (Mold Assessor #MRSA3699 (exp. 2028-07-31); Mold Remediator #MRSR3934 (exp. 2028-07-31))
Licence
Source: DBPR list, retrieved 2026-10-12 · Claim, correct or remove this listing
Winter GardenLicensed firm · 3 licensed individuals
Contact
- 8786 Sonoma Coast Dr, Winter Garden, FL
Licensed individuals
- Christian David Ritko (Mold Remediator #MRSR2838 (exp. 2028-07-31); Mold Assessor #MRSA2640 (exp. 2028-07-31))
- Brenden Michael Lavely (Mold Assessor #MRSA4603 (exp. 2028-07-31))
- Debra L Koontz (Mold Assessor #MRSA5023 (exp. 2028-07-31))
Licence
Source: DBPR list, retrieved 2026-10-12 · Claim, correct or remove this listing
Winter GardenLicensed individual
Contact
- 504 W Plant St, Suite 101, Winter Garden, FL
Licence
- Mold Assessor #MRSA3646 (exp. 2028-07-31)
Source: DBPR list, retrieved 2026-10-12 · Claim, correct or remove this listing
Winter GardenLicensed individual
Contact
- 9317 Tower Pine Dr, Winter Garden, FL
Licence
- Mold Remediator #MRSR880 (exp. 2028-07-31)
Source: DBPR list, retrieved 2026-10-12 · Claim, correct or remove this listing
How do I verify a mold pro's licence in Winter Garden, 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.
- Look the name up in the DBPR records (Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation). Our copy was retrieved 2026-10-12, so check that the licence is still current.
- 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.
- Use separate, independent firms for testing and for remediation (required by Florida law).
- 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.
- How will you contain the work area and protect the rest of the house?
- What does the written scope include: demolition, HEPA cleaning, disposal, rebuild?
- 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?
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. Plain-language summary, not legal advice; confirm details with the agency.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find a licensed mold inspector in Winter Garden?
Start with the 13 listings in Winter Garden that hold a DBPR assessment licence, then confirm the licence with the agency.
How much does mold remediation cost in Winter Garden?
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).