If you're dealing with flooding, a burst pipe, or mold after a leak, time matters. Water soaks into wall cavities within hours. In Florida's humidity, mold follows within 24 hours. This site connects you with licensed, insured restoration contractors across Florida at no cost to use.
We cover water damage and mold contractors across Florida. Select your city or call for immediate help anywhere in the state.
Water damage and mold are separate problems that often follow each other. We cover both, with dedicated contractor networks for each.
Flooding, burst pipes, roof leaks, sewage backup, and storm damage. Contractors handle water extraction, structural drying, and repairs. Most jobs require an IICRC-certified technician working to the S500 standard — the industry benchmark for water damage restoration procedures.
Mold inspection, testing, removal, and full remediation. Florida Statute 468.84 requires separate licensed assessors and remediators, the same company cannot assess and remediate the same job. Every mold contractor in our network holds active Florida DBPR mold licensing.
Florida has the highest average humidity in the continental US, between 74% and 90% depending on the season. That changes the mold growth timeline significantly. In most of the country, homeowners have 48 to 72 hours after water intrusion before mold becomes a serious risk. In Florida, particularly in South Florida from June through October, that window is closer to 24 hours.
Hurricane season compounds this. A single storm event can introduce thousands of gallons of water into a home through roof damage, storm surge, and simultaneous flooding. Florida also has a large proportion of homes built before modern water-resistant construction standards, particularly in older neighborhoods around Tampa, Orlando, and the South Florida coast, making them more vulnerable to moisture infiltration.
This site covers the restoration industry specifically in Florida, not as a generic national directory. All contractor license information is cross-referenced against the Florida DBPR active license database before any contractor is connected to a caller. Florida mold contractor licensing is governed by Florida Statute 468.84.
No forms, no waiting. Call the number above and you're connected with a licensed contractor in your area.
One call connects you with a contractor serving your zip code. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week — including weekends and public holidays.
The contractor asks about the damage, confirms your location, and gives you an estimated arrival time. For complex situations, an initial phone assessment helps them bring the right equipment.
Emergency water damage jobs: most contractors on-site within 2 to 4 hours. Non-urgent mold inspection and remediation jobs are typically scheduled within 24 to 48 hours.
Restoration Hub FL is a Florida-based research and referral service for homeowners dealing with water damage and mold. We are not a contractor, our job is to connect you with licensed professionals and give you accurate, up-to-date information to act on quickly.
All content on this site is researched against published standards from the IICRC, the EPA's mold remediation guidelines, FEMA flood resources, and the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. We cross-reference contractor information against Florida's active license database before any contractor is connected to a caller.
We publish our sources, update pages on a fixed review cycle, and correct errors when they're identified. If something on this site is wrong, contact us and we'll address it.
Every page is researched against IICRC S500 and S520 standards, EPA mold guidance, and Florida state regulations. Pages carry a published date and are reviewed every 6 months. Sources are cited throughout.
Our editorial standards →Every contractor is verified against the Florida DBPR active license database before being connected to a caller. We check license type, active status, and current liability insurance coverage.
Our vetting process →We earn a referral fee when a homeowner connects with a contractor through this site. Contractors pay for lead connections only — not for favorable placement or coverage. This does not affect who we list.
Full affiliate disclosure →Detailed information on costs, insurance, and what to do when water damage or mold strikes.
Full cost breakdown by job size, mold type, severity, and city. Includes average contractor pricing across major Florida markets. Updated 2026.
Read the guideWhat standard policies cover, what they exclude, and how to file a claim correctly. Includes guidance on flood policies and mold coverage limits.
Read the guideA step-by-step guide for the first few hours after a flood, pipe burst, or roof leak. Covers safety, documentation, what not to do, and when to call a contractor.
Read the guideStraight answers to the questions Florida homeowners ask most.
In Florida's climate, mold can begin growing within 24 hours of water intrusion, faster than the 48-hour window cited for cooler states. High indoor humidity during summer months accelerates this significantly. Extraction and drying should begin the same day if possible.
Standard homeowners insurance covers sudden water damage from burst pipes or appliance failures. It does not cover flooding from rain or storm surge, that requires a separate NFIP or private flood policy. Mold coverage is often limited unless it directly resulted from a covered water event. Full Florida insurance guide.
Yes. Florida Statute 468.84 requires separate licenses for mold assessors and mold remediators. The same company cannot assess and remediate the same job. Verify any contractor's license at the Florida DBPR website.
Most jobs range from $1,500 to $8,000 depending on water source, extent of damage, and affected materials. Category 3 water — sewage or floodwater — costs significantly more than a clean pipe burst. Full Florida cost breakdown.
Mold removal means physically removing mold-affected materials. Remediation is broader and it includes identifying the moisture source, containing the affected area, removing mold, treating surfaces, and post-remediation clearance testing. In Florida, full remediation is what licensed contractors perform.
Call now to speak with a licensed contractor in your area. The service costs nothing to use. Contractors pay a referral fee when we connect them with a job.
Call now — (800) 555-0192Disclosure: Restoration Hub FL earns a referral fee when homeowners connect with contractors through this site. This does not affect which contractors we list or the advice we provide. Contractors pay for lead connections only, not for favorable coverage or placement.
