Mold Assessment & Remediation Protocols
An independent scope of work a remediator can follow.
Short answer
A mold assessment evaluates the whole building and its moisture conditions and, when remediation is needed, produces a written remediation protocol — a clear scope of work for a remediation contractor. As an independent assessor, Sterling does not perform the remediation, so the scope reflects the property's needs, not a repair upsell.
What this service investigates
- The full extent of affected materials and moisture
- What must be contained, removed, cleaned, or dried
- Engineering controls and work-area requirements
- The criteria that define successful completion
Who needs it
- Owners who need a defined scope before hiring a remediator
- Property managers coordinating repairs
- Buyers or attorneys needing an independent scope
- Anyone who wants the assessor and remediator to be separate parties
- Florida Licensed Mold Assessor
- Insured · GL + E&O
- Independent · Assessment-Only
- 10+ Years Experience
What's included — and what isn't
Clear scope, honestly stated.
Included
- Whole-building moisture and mold assessment
- A written remediation protocol / scope of work when remediation is warranted
- Recommended containment and engineering controls
- Defined clearance criteria for verification afterward
- Documentation the remediation contractor can follow
Not included
- Performing the remediation itself
- Guaranteeing any outcome
- Presenting fogging or antimicrobial treatment as a substitute for correcting moisture and removing affected materials
A calm, methodical process.
- 1
Assess
We evaluate the building and moisture conditions, not just a single spot.
- 2
Define scope
We document what needs to be addressed and how the work area should be controlled.
- 3
Set clearance
We define the criteria a later verification will check against.
- 4
Hand off
You give the protocol to a remediation contractor of your choice.
Where Florida homes hide moisture.
Explore the zones we investigate on every inspection. Finding and correcting the moisture source is what actually resolves a mold problem — and prevents it from returning.
Tap a zone to explore
Attic & roof deck
High riskWarm, humid air rises and condenses on cool roof sheathing. Bath fans venting into the attic and undersized ventilation drive recurring growth here.
Methods & equipment
- Whole-building assessment
- Moisture and thermal diagnostics
- Written protocol / scope of work
- Defined clearance criteria
What you receive
- Assessment findings
- Written remediation protocol (scope of work)
- Containment and clearance criteria
Typical timing
The on-site assessment is completed in a visit; the written protocol follows shortly after, depending on complexity.
Pricing
Cost depends on the size and complexity of the affected area. Request an estimate.
Go deeper
Mold Assessment & Remediation Protocols — questions
Florida's mold licensing framework (Ch. 468, Part XVI, F.S.) is built around independence between the assessor and the remediator on the same project. Sterling is assessment-only, so the scope is never shaped by a desire to sell remediation. Confirm current requirements with the state.
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Learn moreReady for clear answers about moisture and mold?
Request an inspection or call Sterling. We explain what we find, what it means, and what to do next — with no remediation upsell.