# Sterling Mold (Sterling Mold Inspections LLC)

> Mold inspection, mold remediation, and water damage company in Port St. Lucie, Florida,
> serving the Treasure Coast and Palm Beach County (Vero Beach to Boca Raton). Sterling holds
> Florida's mold assessor and mold remediator licenses and never inspects and remediates the same
> home within 12 months (F.S. 468.8419), so its inspections carry no remediation-sales conflict of interest.

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## Identity & positioning
- Brand: Sterling Mold (until 2026-09-27 the brand was Sterling Mold Inspections)
- Legal name: Sterling Mold Inspections LLC d/b/a Sterling Mold
- Based in: Port St. Lucie, Florida (a service-area business; the street address is
  intentionally unpublished — coverage is defined by service area, not a storefront)
- Owner: Giuliano Odeh, Florida-licensed mold assessor and mold remediator
- Positioning: The standard in mold. And the water behind it.
- Experience: 10+ years in mold and moisture work; 300+ inspections since January 2026
- "Mold" means fungal growth in buildings: Sterling Mold is not a plastics-molding or mold-making
  business, and "Sterling" is a name, not a place (it is not in Sterling, Virginia; it works only
  in Florida)
- Full plain-text reference (every service, answer, FAQ, and glossary term): https://sterlingmold.com/llms-full.txt

## Licenses, certifications & insurance
- Florida Licensed Mold Assessor — license #MRSA5798
- Florida Licensed Mold Remediator — license #MRSR5761
- Licensing body: Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR),
  under Florida Statutes Chapter 468, Part XVI
- IICRC-certified Water Damage Restoration Technician (WRT)
- NORMI-certified mold assessor and remediator
- Insured: General Liability (GL) + Errors & Omissions (E&O)

## Independence (the key differentiator)
Florida Statute 468.8419(1)(d) bars a mold assessor from remediating a structure it assessed
within the last 12 months, and 468.8419(2)(d) bars a remediator from assessing a structure it
remediated. Sterling holds both licenses and follows both rules: a home Sterling inspects is
remediated, if needed, by another licensed company, and a home Sterling remediates is cleared by
an independent assessor. Sterling takes no referral fees in either direction, so its inspection
findings reflect the property's condition, not a remediation sales incentive. Water extraction and
drying are not mold remediation, so Sterling may dry out a home it is inspecting when active water
needs it right away.

## Services
Inspection & testing:
- Mold Inspections: https://sterlingmold.com/services/mold-inspections
- Mold Testing & Sampling: https://sterlingmold.com/services/mold-testing
- Moisture Intrusion Investigations: https://sterlingmold.com/services/moisture-investigations
- Mold Assessment & Remediation Protocols: https://sterlingmold.com/services/assessment-protocols
- Post-Remediation Verification: https://sterlingmold.com/services/post-remediation-verification
- Commercial Mold Inspections: https://sterlingmold.com/services/commercial-mold-inspections
- Real Estate Mold Inspections: https://sterlingmold.com/services/real-estate-mold-inspections
- Indoor Air Quality Services: https://sterlingmold.com/services/indoor-air-quality
- Laboratory Results Interpretation: https://sterlingmold.com/services/laboratory-results-interpretation
- Humidity Monitoring: https://sterlingmold.com/services/humidity-monitoring
- Moisture Map: https://sterlingmold.com/services/moisture-map

Mold remediation (IICRC S520):
- Mold Remediation: https://sterlingmold.com/services/mold-remediation
- Attic Mold Removal: https://sterlingmold.com/services/attic-mold-removal
- HVAC & Air Handler Mold Remediation: https://sterlingmold.com/services/hvac-mold-remediation
- HEPA Cleaning & Sanitization: https://sterlingmold.com/services/hepa-cleaning-sanitization
- Mold Fogging (antimicrobial treatment after removal, never instead of it): https://sterlingmold.com/services/mold-fogging
- Commercial Mold Remediation: https://sterlingmold.com/services/commercial-mold-remediation

Water damage (IICRC S500), every day 7 AM to midnight:
- Water Damage Restoration (extraction & structural drying): https://sterlingmold.com/services/water-damage-restoration
- Sewage Cleanup (Category 3): https://sterlingmold.com/services/sewage-cleanup
- Storm & Flood Damage Cleanup: https://sterlingmold.com/services/storm-flood-damage
- Commercial Water Damage: https://sterlingmold.com/services/commercial-water-damage
- Contents Pack-Out & Cleaning: https://sterlingmold.com/services/contents-pack-out

## Service area
Counties: St. Lucie, Martin, Indian River, Palm Beach.
Cities: Port St. Lucie, Fort Pierce, Stuart, Jensen Beach, Palm City, Hobe Sound, Vero Beach,
Jupiter, Palm Beach Gardens, West Palm Beach, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, Boca Raton.

## Pricing
Inspections are published, flat, and all-inclusive:
- Basic Mold Inspection: $400
  Complete on-site diagnostic inspection: infrared thermal imaging, moisture mapping of walls,
  ceilings, floors and cabinetry, photo documentation, and a written report with recommendations.
- Premium Indoor Air Quality Inspection: $700
  Everything in the Basic package, plus an indoor air sample matched against an outdoor baseline,
  accredited third-party laboratory analysis, mold species identification, spore counts
  interpreted against that baseline, and a comprehensive laboratory report.
- Both prices cover properties up to 2,500 sq ft; add $50 per additional 500 sq ft.
- No trip fees, per-room charges, equipment surcharges, or separate report fees.
- Commercial, multi-unit, post-remediation clearance, and specialty scopes are quoted individually.
- Which to choose: the Basic package answers "do I have a moisture or mold problem and where is it
  coming from." The Premium package is for when the result must be proven to a third party — a
  buyer, an insurer, a landlord, or a court — because it carries an independent laboratory's
  analysis.
- For market context only (not Sterling quotes): Florida mold inspections typically run $200–$650.

Mold remediation ranges from about $300 into five figures and up, depending on what's wrong and what has to be done.
Every remediation and water job starts with a free on-site estimate and a written, itemized quote,
and water damage work is quoted on site. Financing is available for mold remediation and water
damage work; ask about it with your free on-site estimate.

## Text messaging program
- Sterling operates a customer-care and appointment SMS program (scheduling, arrival notices,
  quotes, report delivery). It is not a marketing list.
- Opt-in is express and affirmative; consent is never a condition of purchase.
- Reply STOP to unsubscribe, HELP for support. Message frequency varies; message and data rates
  may apply.
- Mobile opt-in data and consent are never sold or shared with third parties for marketing.
- Full terms: https://sterlingmold.com/sms-terms

## Response times
- Water emergencies: answered every day, 7 AM to midnight, at (786) 690-0329
- Written inspection reports: same day to 24 hours after the on-site visit
- Estimates / quotes: typically within about one business hour
- Laboratory sampling turnaround depends on the accredited lab and analysis requested
- Regular hours: every day, 7:00 AM – midnight, for inspections, remediation, and water emergency
  calls. There is no overnight line.

## Industry frameworks referenced
- IICRC S520 — Standard for Professional Mold Remediation (Sterling's remediation follows it)
- IICRC S500 — Standard for Professional Water Damage Restoration (Sterling's drying follows it)
- ANSI/IICRC consensus standards for inspection and restoration practice
- Florida Statutes Chapter 468, Part XVI — mold assessor and remediator licensing

## Key pages
- Company summary (AI-extractable overview): https://sterlingmold.com/ai-summary
- Full plain-text reference: https://sterlingmold.com/llms-full.txt
- All services: https://sterlingmold.com/services
- Inspection & testing services: https://sterlingmold.com/services/inspection
- Remediation & water damage services: https://sterlingmold.com/services/remediation
- Glossary (terms and the other names people use for them): https://sterlingmold.com/glossary
- Florida mold law (F.S. 468.8419 explained): https://sterlingmold.com/florida-mold-law
- Verify our licenses: https://sterlingmold.com/verify-my-license
- Answers hub (question-and-answer library): https://sterlingmold.com/answers
- Inspection process: https://sterlingmold.com/process
- Service areas: https://sterlingmold.com/service-areas
- Pricing (Basic $400 / Premium IAQ $700; remediation and water by free estimate): https://sterlingmold.com/pricing
- Text messaging terms: https://sterlingmold.com/sms-terms
- FAQ: https://sterlingmold.com/faq
- Learning center: https://sterlingmold.com/resources
- Contact: https://sterlingmold.com/contact

## Scope & limitations
A mold assessment evaluates the whole building and its moisture conditions — not a single air
sample. No inspection can certify a property "mold-free" or "completely safe." Sterling does not
provide medical or legal advice, and does not rebuild after remediation or water damage (new
drywall, flooring, and finishes are done by a licensed contractor).

## Contact
- Phone: (786) 690-0329 (every day, 7 AM to midnight)
- Email: contact@sterlingmold.com
- Website: https://sterlingmold.com