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Mold Remediation in Tallahassee, FL

If you've found mold in your Tallahassee home, here's the short version: a typical remediation job in this market runs $1,000–$3,775, Florida law requires a state mold license for anything over 10 square feet, and 50 license- or certification-verified companies currently serve the Leon, Gadsden, Wakulla county area. Every listing below links to its live state-registry record — check it yourself before you call anyone.

Mold remediation in Tallahassee, FL typically costs $1,000–$3,775 (median $2,075). Florida requires a state license for any job over 10 sq ft. 50 license- or cert-verified companies serve the Tallahassee area — each checked against the state registry, with the verification date shown.

Verified mold remediation companies in Tallahassee

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License #MRSR5671· Active · Verified Jun 2026 · FL DBPR
What does this license mean?

MRSR is the Florida state mold remediation license — required to do the actual removal on any job larger than about 10 square feet. MRSA is the separate assessor (testing) license. State law keeps the two roles independent so the company that finds the mold isn't the one that profits from removing it.

Remediation only — no assessment conflict

ALVAREZ, LUIS TEODORO

TALLAHASSEE, FL

License #MRSR2576· Active · Verified Jun 2026 · FL DBPR
What does this license mean?

MRSR is the Florida state mold remediation license — required to do the actual removal on any job larger than about 10 square feet. MRSA is the separate assessor (testing) license. State law keeps the two roles independent so the company that finds the mold isn't the one that profits from removing it.

Remediation only — no assessment conflict

BANKS, WILLIAM E

TALLAHASSEE, FL

License #MRSR4170· Active · Verified Jun 2026 · FL DBPR
What does this license mean?

MRSR is the Florida state mold remediation license — required to do the actual removal on any job larger than about 10 square feet. MRSA is the separate assessor (testing) license. State law keeps the two roles independent so the company that finds the mold isn't the one that profits from removing it.

Assessor + remediator (disclosed)

BARNHART, ROBERT JOSHUA

CRAWFORDVILLE, FL

License #MRSR2538· Active · Verified Jun 2026 · FL DBPR
What does this license mean?

MRSR is the Florida state mold remediation license — required to do the actual removal on any job larger than about 10 square feet. MRSA is the separate assessor (testing) license. State law keeps the two roles independent so the company that finds the mold isn't the one that profits from removing it.

Remediation only — no assessment conflict

BLACK, JASON K

TALLAHASSEE, FL

License #MRSR2450· Active · Verified Jun 2026 · FL DBPR
What does this license mean?

MRSR is the Florida state mold remediation license — required to do the actual removal on any job larger than about 10 square feet. MRSA is the separate assessor (testing) license. State law keeps the two roles independent so the company that finds the mold isn't the one that profits from removing it.

Remediation only — no assessment conflict

BROWN, FRANKLIN KEVIN

TALLAHASSEE, FL

License #MRSA4809· Active · Verified Jun 2026 · FL DBPR
What does this license mean?

MRSR is the Florida state mold remediation license — required to do the actual removal on any job larger than about 10 square feet. MRSA is the separate assessor (testing) license. State law keeps the two roles independent so the company that finds the mold isn't the one that profits from removing it.

Assessor + remediator (disclosed)

COOPER , DILLON

CRAWFORDVILLE, FL

License #MRSR4967· Active · Verified Jun 2026 · FL DBPR
What does this license mean?

MRSR is the Florida state mold remediation license — required to do the actual removal on any job larger than about 10 square feet. MRSA is the separate assessor (testing) license. State law keeps the two roles independent so the company that finds the mold isn't the one that profits from removing it.

Remediation only — no assessment conflict

COX, TIFFANY ROSE

TALLAHASSEE, FL

License #MRSR2519· Active · Verified Jun 2026 · FL DBPR
What does this license mean?

MRSR is the Florida state mold remediation license — required to do the actual removal on any job larger than about 10 square feet. MRSA is the separate assessor (testing) license. State law keeps the two roles independent so the company that finds the mold isn't the one that profits from removing it.

Remediation only — no assessment conflict

ERICKS, CINDY GAIL

TALLAHASSEE, FL

License #MRSA721· Active · Verified Jun 2026 · FL DBPR
What does this license mean?

MRSR is the Florida state mold remediation license — required to do the actual removal on any job larger than about 10 square feet. MRSA is the separate assessor (testing) license. State law keeps the two roles independent so the company that finds the mold isn't the one that profits from removing it.

Independent assessor
License #MRSA4915· Active · Verified Jun 2026 · FL DBPR
What does this license mean?

MRSR is the Florida state mold remediation license — required to do the actual removal on any job larger than about 10 square feet. MRSA is the separate assessor (testing) license. State law keeps the two roles independent so the company that finds the mold isn't the one that profits from removing it.

Assessor + remediator (disclosed)

FINDLY, STEVEN L

TALLAHASSEE, FL

License #MRSR1111· Active · Verified Jun 2026 · FL DBPR
What does this license mean?

MRSR is the Florida state mold remediation license — required to do the actual removal on any job larger than about 10 square feet. MRSA is the separate assessor (testing) license. State law keeps the two roles independent so the company that finds the mold isn't the one that profits from removing it.

Remediation only — no assessment conflict

GRANT, JEFFREY NOEL

TALLAHASSEE, FL

License #MRSR558· Active · Verified Jun 2026 · FL DBPR
What does this license mean?

MRSR is the Florida state mold remediation license — required to do the actual removal on any job larger than about 10 square feet. MRSA is the separate assessor (testing) license. State law keeps the two roles independent so the company that finds the mold isn't the one that profits from removing it.

Assessor + remediator (disclosed)

GRIFFIN, JOHN MICHAEL

TALLAHASSEE, FL

License #MRSA1243· Active · Verified Jun 2026 · FL DBPR
What does this license mean?

MRSR is the Florida state mold remediation license — required to do the actual removal on any job larger than about 10 square feet. MRSA is the separate assessor (testing) license. State law keeps the two roles independent so the company that finds the mold isn't the one that profits from removing it.

Assessor + remediator (disclosed)

GROBE, TIMOTHY ALAN

TALLAHASSEE, FL

License #MRSR222· Active · Verified Jun 2026 · FL DBPR
What does this license mean?

MRSR is the Florida state mold remediation license — required to do the actual removal on any job larger than about 10 square feet. MRSA is the separate assessor (testing) license. State law keeps the two roles independent so the company that finds the mold isn't the one that profits from removing it.

Assessor + remediator (disclosed)
License #MRSA666· Active · Verified Jun 2026 · FL DBPR
What does this license mean?

MRSR is the Florida state mold remediation license — required to do the actual removal on any job larger than about 10 square feet. MRSA is the separate assessor (testing) license. State law keeps the two roles independent so the company that finds the mold isn't the one that profits from removing it.

Assessor + remediator (disclosed)

HABER, BARRY JOEL SR

TALLAHASSEE, FL

License #MRSA663· Active · Verified Jun 2026 · FL DBPR
What does this license mean?

MRSR is the Florida state mold remediation license — required to do the actual removal on any job larger than about 10 square feet. MRSA is the separate assessor (testing) license. State law keeps the two roles independent so the company that finds the mold isn't the one that profits from removing it.

Assessor + remediator (disclosed)
License #MRSA2513· Active · Verified Jun 2026 · FL DBPR
What does this license mean?

MRSR is the Florida state mold remediation license — required to do the actual removal on any job larger than about 10 square feet. MRSA is the separate assessor (testing) license. State law keeps the two roles independent so the company that finds the mold isn't the one that profits from removing it.

Assessor + remediator (disclosed)

HEYS, RANDI

TALLAHASSEE, FL

License #MRSA5342· Active · Verified Jun 2026 · FL DBPR
What does this license mean?

MRSR is the Florida state mold remediation license — required to do the actual removal on any job larger than about 10 square feet. MRSA is the separate assessor (testing) license. State law keeps the two roles independent so the company that finds the mold isn't the one that profits from removing it.

Independent assessor

HOLLISTER, JASON

TALLAHASSEE, FL

License #MRSA5340· Active · Verified Jun 2026 · FL DBPR
What does this license mean?

MRSR is the Florida state mold remediation license — required to do the actual removal on any job larger than about 10 square feet. MRSA is the separate assessor (testing) license. State law keeps the two roles independent so the company that finds the mold isn't the one that profits from removing it.

Independent assessor

HORNER, ROBERT MARK

TALLAHASSEE, FL

License #MRSR296· Active · Verified Jun 2026 · FL DBPR
What does this license mean?

MRSR is the Florida state mold remediation license — required to do the actual removal on any job larger than about 10 square feet. MRSA is the separate assessor (testing) license. State law keeps the two roles independent so the company that finds the mold isn't the one that profits from removing it.

Remediation only — no assessment conflict

KARIMIPOUR, MASOUD

TALLAHASSEE, FL

License #MRSA485· Active · Verified Jun 2026 · FL DBPR
What does this license mean?

MRSR is the Florida state mold remediation license — required to do the actual removal on any job larger than about 10 square feet. MRSA is the separate assessor (testing) license. State law keeps the two roles independent so the company that finds the mold isn't the one that profits from removing it.

Assessor + remediator (disclosed)

+ 20 more verified companies in this area.

The Tallahassee market by the numbers (verified against the FL DBPR registry and certification bodies):
• 50 total verified companies within 32 miles
• 20 licensed remediators (MRSR) · 13 independent assessors (MRSA) · 17 firms licensed for both (legally barred from doing both on the same property within 12 months)
• 0 hold voluntary IICRC certification on top of their license · 6 are certified-only firms
• Primary counties: Leon · Gadsden · Wakulla

What mold work costs in Tallahassee (2026)

ScenarioLow (25th %)Typical (median)High (75th %)
Typical remediation job$1,000$2,075$3,775
Bathroom$450$1,000$1,975
Basement / crawlspace$800$1,900$4,050
Attic$1,075$2,525$5,400
HVAC / ductwork$1,800$3,600$8,550
After a flood or major leak$2,250$4,950$10,800
Independent inspection + testing$225$400$625

Source: MoldVerified cost corpus — national datasets adjusted for the local market. Data refreshed 2026-06-03.

Why Tallahassee homes grow mold

Tallahassee's mold story is North Florida's, not the peninsula's: less salt air and storm surge, but heavy summer rainfall, dense tree canopy that keeps homes shaded and damp, and a lot of older brick-and-frame and pier-and-beam houses with vented crawl spaces that trap Leon County's humidity under the floor. A large student-rental market also means more landlord-tenant mold disputes than the coastal metros.

Gulf moisture still drives the season, and the panhandle catches its share of tropical systems — but the licensing rules are identical statewide: over 10 sq ft needs a state license, and the company that tests can't be the one that removes.

What to expect

  1. 1

    Independent inspection & testing

    A licensed assessor maps how far the mold has spread and takes air or surface samples. In Florida this assessor legally can't be the company that does the removal, so the findings have no upsell behind them.

  2. 2

    Containment

    The work area is sealed off with plastic sheeting and put under negative air pressure, so spores disturbed during removal can't drift into the rest of the home.

  3. 3

    Removal of contaminated porous material

    Drywall, insulation, carpet, and other porous materials the mold has grown into are cut out and bagged. Hard, non-porous surfaces are cleaned in place; porous ones can't be reliably saved.

  4. 4

    Drying & HEPA air scrubbing

    HEPA-filtered scrubbers and dehumidifiers run until the area is dry and the air is clear. This step, plus fixing the original moisture source, is what keeps the mold from returning.

  5. 5

    Independent clearance test

    A party other than the remediator re-tests the air and surfaces to confirm the levels are back to normal. A passing clearance report is your proof the job actually worked — and the document a buyer or lender will ask for.

Do I have to move out?

Most homeowners stay put. A licensed crew seals off the work area, so the rest of the house stays usable while the job runs.

Plan to leave only if one of these is true:

  • the affected area is larger than about 30 square feet
  • the HVAC system is involved (it can move spores through the whole house)
  • someone in the home has asthma, is immunocompromised, or is pregnant

Re-entry is typically 24–48 hours after a passing independent clearance test. Ask your remediator for their containment plan and expected timeline up front — a clear answer is a good sign.

Common questions

How much does mold remediation cost in Tallahassee?

Most Tallahassee-area jobs land between $1,000–$3,775, median about $2,075. Small single-surface jobs cost less; HVAC or whole-house contamination costs more. An independent inspection ($225–$625) is the right first step when you can't see the full extent.

Does homeowners insurance cover mold remediation in Florida?

Usually only when the mold results from a sudden, accidental event — a burst pipe, an appliance overflow. Gradual leaks and humidity mold are typically excluded, and many Florida policies cap mold coverage at $10,000. Document everything before cleanup starts; our insurance guide walks through the claim step by step.

Do I need a licensed mold remediator in Tallahassee?

In Florida, yes — state law (Ch. 468, Part XVI) requires a licensed mold remediator (MRSR) or assessor (MRSA) for jobs over 10 square feet. The same firm also can't assess and remediate the same property within 12 months. Every contractor on this page shows a live license check with the date we verified it.

Can I remove the mold myself?

If it's a small patch (under about 10 sq ft, roughly 3×3 ft) on a non-porous surface and there was no sewage or long-term leak behind it — often yes, carefully. Our 60-second triage quiz gives you an honest answer before you spend money on a pro.

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