Fort Lauderdale, Broward County
Mold remediation in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Aftermath Restoration Group is a Florida-licensed mold remediation company (MRSR4195) serving Fort Lauderdale and all of the Fort Lauderdale area. Call (239) 688-2880 any hour; we give you an arrival time when you call.
24/7 · Licensed & insured · FL mold license MRSR4195 · ★ 5.0 on Google (21 reviews)
What feeds mold in Fort Lauderdale
Canal-front homes, Intracoastal condos, and older Rio Vista houses all hold humidity, and a ground floor that took tidal water and was only mopped often shows mold at the base of the walls a week or two later. Drywall and baseboards pull saltwater up from the slab, so we measure inside the wall, not just the surface.
Fort Lauderdale is the Broward County seat on Florida's Atlantic coast. This page covers the 33316 area: the beach, Harbor Beach, Las Olas, Rio Vista along the New River, and the 17th Street Causeway area near Port Everglades. Housing runs from oceanfront and Intracoastal condo towers to canal-front homes on finger isles and older single-family homes in Rio Vista. Las Olas Isles and other low streets by the canals are known to flood during the fall king tides, which peak roughly from September through November, when saltwater backs up through storm drains and spills over seawalls.
What not to do with mold
- Do not scrape, sand, or bleach visible growth; it spreads spores.
- Stop the water source if you can do it safely.
- Run the AC to cool and dehumidify, but do not point fans at the growth.
Who pays, and who keeps the claim
Coverage for mold depends heavily on your policy and on what caused it. We give you photos and a written scope; you and your insurer decide the rest. We are not a public adjuster.
Our mold process
- Inspect and take moisture readings to find the extent of the growth and the water feeding it.
- Seal off the work area with plastic sheeting before anything is disturbed.
- Keep HEPA air scrubbers running and the work area under negative pressure.
- HEPA-vacuum and clean framing and hard surfaces.
- Photograph each stage so you and your insurer have a record.
More help in Fort Lauderdale
- Water damage in Fort Lauderdale: extraction, structural drying, and moisture mapping.
- Fire and smoke in Fort Lauderdale: board-up, soot and odor cleanup, and drying of firefighting water.
- Storm damage in Fort Lauderdale: board-up, extraction, and drying after wind and flood.
- Emergency tarping in Fort Lauderdale: temporary roof cover to stop water until a roofer repairs it.
- Commercial restoration in Fort Lauderdale: water, mold, and fire restoration for businesses, rentals, and associations.
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Water, mold, fire, or storm damage. We document the loss for your insurance claim. You keep the claim.
24/7 · Licensed & insured · FL mold license MRSR4195 · ★ 5.0 on Google (21 reviews)
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Common questions
Mold remediation questions in Fort Lauderdale
Why is there mold at the bottom of my walls after the tide came in?
Drywall and baseboards wick water up from a wet floor, and salt keeps them damp. If the wet material is not removed and the wall dried, mold can grow in days. We contain the area, run HEPA filtration, remove affected materials, and dry the structure under Florida mold license MRSR4195.
Do you remediate mold in Fort Lauderdale businesses and rentals?
Yes. We handle mold in offices, retail spaces, restaurants, and rental units in Fort Lauderdale under Florida license MRSR4195. Call (239) 688-2880.
Does insurance pay for mold removal in Fort Lauderdale?
Sometimes, if the mold came from a covered sudden leak, and often only up to a mold sublimit. Long-term leaks are usually excluded. We document the loss for your insurer. You keep the claim.
Can I stay home during mold remediation?
Often yes, if the work area is contained and away from bedrooms. For large jobs or people with breathing problems, staying elsewhere for a few days may be better. We will tell you after the inspection.
How long does mold remediation take in a Fort Lauderdale home?
A small closet or bathroom can be done in a short visit; a larger area with wall and ceiling removal takes longer. We give you a scope after the inspection, before work starts.