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Water Mold Fire Restoration of Fort Lauderdale
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What this listing says
Broward County homeowners and property managers dealing with water damage that has turned into a mold problem, where having one company handle extraction through remediation under a single project manager saves time.
Best for
- Fort Lauderdale and Broward County homeowners who need water damage and mold handled by one company without coordinating multiple contractors.
- Property managers with buildings across Broward County who want a single point of contact and direct insurance billing for recurring water and mold issues.
- Homeowners who want a free initial mold inspection before committing to a remediation contract.
- Budget-conscious property owners who need mold removed but cannot afford a multi-day remediation with drying equipment, since WMF offers a one-day removal option.
- Commercial property owners facing water emergencies who need a 24/7 response with plumbing, extraction, and drying handled by the same crew.
About this company
Water Mold Fire Restoration operates out of Fort Lauderdale at 5400 NW 36th Ave and covers all of Broward County. They are a restoration company that handles the full sequence from water extraction and drying through mold remediation and reconstruction, plus plumbing and fire damage. They hold Florida mold remediator license MRSR2655 and plumbing contractor license CFC1433275, and they are an IICRC firm. Having in-house plumbing means they can fix the leak that caused the water damage, not just dry what it left behind.
The notable differentiator is their service breadth. They offer free mold inspections for properties with visible damage, and they publish a budget-friendly one-day mold removal option alongside their standard multi-day remediation with equipment and clearance testing. Their water damage page describes using moisture meters, thermal imaging, commercial dehumidifiers, air movers, and air scrubbers with HEPA filtration. They also handle air duct cleaning, leak detection, and contents cleaning.
WMF started just before the 2008 housing crisis with one van and two employees. The foreclosure wave shifted their early focus toward mold work in vacant properties across Florida and Illinois. As the market recovered they expanded into full-service restoration and plumbing. The about page notes that many of their original team members are still with them, and that customer service and billing run through a corporate headquarters rather than being handled at the franchise level. Each customer works with a single project manager from start to finish.
A perfect 5.0 stars across 109 Google reviews is unusual for any service company, especially a restoration firm where insurance disputes and project complexity tend to generate some friction. The volume spans from 2018 through 2026, suggesting the rating reflects sustained performance rather than a short burst of reviews.
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Service area
WMF is headquartered at 5400 NW 36th Ave Suite A in Fort Lauderdale, FL. They list 29 cities across Broward County on their website, including Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Coral Springs, Plantation, Pompano Beach, Pembroke Pines, Miramar, and Weston. They also claim to service Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties, though their physical presence is in Broward.
Review consensus
Vincent (also called Vince) appears in multiple reviews as an on-site manager who gives honest assessments. Lori Vuksanovich describes Vincent arriving for a mold inspection, telling her the situation was not as bad as feared, and not charging her. Aisha Ali Parker credits Vincent for going above and beyond on a mold problem during a renovation. Brent Oberfield calls Vince one of the on-site people you can trust and rely on. John is praised by Rich Schou for taking time to assess damage and explain the restoration plan clearly. Anne Palsgaard names both Vince and John as part of a team she has used repeatedly over several years. Reviewers consistently mention fast response times, clear communication, and honest assessments where technicians did not push unnecessary services.
1 found across 109 total reviews at 5.0★. Julie Paine described Eric as a difficult project manager, saying she felt like she was dealing with a second grader and had to constantly check on the work. The job ended with the crew walking out before the project was finished. WMF's owner response clarified that the work was handled by a subcontractor with WMF overseeing coordination, and that the company discontinued its involvement based on jobsite conduct standards. The disagreement about what happened remains unresolved.
WMF responded to its only recent negative review with a detailed, personalized explanation rather than a template deflection. The response named specific facts about the subcontractor arrangement and cited company policies. This is a company that actively manages its reputation, but the single data point makes it impossible to call this a pattern. The more notable structural observation is that this negative involved a subcontracted reconstruction project, not WMF's core water or mold remediation work. The company may perform differently when it controls the labor directly versus when it coordinates subcontractors.
Vincent/Vince (on-site manager — praised repeatedly for honest assessments, thoroughness, and going above and beyond). John (technician/assessor — praised for clear explanations and thorough damage assessment). Eric (project manager/technician — praised by Anne Palsgaard and Daniela Abratt for emergency response work, but named in the only 1-star review as a difficult project manager on a subcontracted job).
With 109 reviews and a 5.0-star rating, WMF has an unusually clean track record. Ask for Vincent or John if your project involves mold or water damage assessment. If your job involves reconstruction or subcontracted work, ask who will be managing it and whether WMF employees will do the actual labor. The single negative review is about project management on a subcontracted job, not about the quality of their core remediation work.
Keep in mind
- WMF does both mold inspections and mold remediation. That means the company assessing your mold problem is the same one quoting you for the fix. Consider getting an independent mold test from a third-party inspector before signing a remediation contract. WMF's own website acknowledges inspections can be done by a third party.
- Their one-day mold removal option comes without drying equipment and without a clearance guarantee. The website states this plainly, but make sure you understand what you are giving up for the lower price.
- The one recent negative review involved a subcontracted reconstruction job, not their core water or mold work. WMF's owner response confirmed a subcontractor handled that portion. Ask upfront whether your specific project will be done by WMF employees or subcontractors.
- WMF claims to service all of South Florida including Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach counties. Their office is in Fort Lauderdale. Confirm response times for locations far from their base, especially in Palm Beach County.