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Mold Solutions Tampa Bay
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What this listing says
Clearwater and Tampa Bay homeowners who want a mold-focused firm with K9 detection and post-hurricane remediation experience from a family-owned local operation.
Best for
- Pinellas County homeowners dealing with mold after water damage or hurricane flooding who want a single company to handle inspection through remediation.
- Buyers who want K9 mold detection to locate hidden mold behind walls or under flooring before committing to a remediation scope.
- Homeowners with health concerns like respiratory issues or mold sensitivity who need whole-home dry fog sanitization beyond surface remediation.
- Property owners needing 24-hour emergency response for active flooding or storm surge cleanup in the Tampa Bay area.
- Buyers who need financing — their zero-down payment option makes larger remediation projects accessible without upfront cost.
About this company
Mold Solutions Tampa Bay is a family-owned mold remediation and water damage firm based in Clearwater, Florida, with a K9 mold detection dog named Aspen — the only such service they claim in the Tampa Bay area. They handle both testing and remediation, which creates a built-in conflict of interest worth understanding before you hire them.
The K9 detection program is genuinely unusual for the market. Aspen is trained to locate hidden mold that visual inspections and standard moisture meters can miss. They also offer dry fog sanitization, a whole-home treatment that reaches areas traditional wipe-down methods cannot. Their service list runs deep: mold removal, air quality testing, duct cleaning, crawlspace and attic remediation, water damage mitigation, and 24-hour emergency flood response. After hurricanes Helene and Milton, they handled a surge of storm-related remediation jobs.
The company was founded by Brandon, and their roots trace back to a personal experience with mold affecting a family member. They hold Florida mold remediator license MRSR5742 and carry IICRC and NORMI affiliations. They offer zero-down financing, which is uncommon in this trade.
4.9 stars across 248 Google reviews is exceptional volume at that rating. Most of the praise centers on a small, consistent crew — Rod on inspections, Devin and Darian on remediation, Alicia and Samantha on client communication. That kind of name-level consistency across dozens of reviews suggests low turnover and real accountability.
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Service area
Headquartered in Clearwater, Florida at 1536 S Missouri Ave. They serve Pinellas, Hillsborough, and Pasco counties, including Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Brandon, Riverview, Spring Hill, Dunedin, Palm Harbor, Oldsmar, Tarpon Springs, Belleair, and Town 'N Country. They also list Sarasota County, which extends their claimed range considerably south of their Clearwater base.
Review consensus
Rod is the most frequently named employee, appearing in dozens of reviews for his inspection thoroughness, responsiveness, and willingness to explain findings in detail. Devin is the most praised remediation technician — reviewers describe him as communicative, careful, and personable. Alicia draws praise for her inspection knowledge and customer care. Samantha is consistently named for patient, compassionate office communication. Multiple reviewers mention the company returning after construction crews to re-seal or re-treat areas. An independent mold assessor (Tim Crain) praised their containment and moisture control work. Several reviewers note the team kept them informed throughout multi-day jobs and left homes tidy afterward.
2 found across 248 total reviews at 4.9★. One reviewer reported that the crew cut corners, left mold behind in encapsulated areas, and failed the post-remediation verification test — twice. They ultimately hired a different company to gut and redo the work. No owner response was posted to this review. The second negative (2 stars) was from someone who was never actually a Mold Solutions client — she was referred to third-party mold assessors and found their pricing confusing and inconsistent. The owner responded, explaining that Florida law requires separate companies for testing and remediation, and that Mold Solutions had no control over the third-party quotes.
With only 2 negatives in 18 months across 248 reviews, there is no complaint pattern to identify. The failed-PRV review is a single data point. The more notable pattern is positive: reviewers consistently name 6-8 specific employees by name, suggesting a stable crew rather than rotating subcontractors. Post-hurricane Helene and Milton reviews show the company handled high volume without a noticeable drop in quality. Owner response rate on negatives is 50% — the one response was detailed and personalized rather than templated.
Rod (inspections and estimates — overwhelmingly positive). Devin (remediation technician — overwhelmingly positive). Alicia (inspections and client relations — positive). Samantha (office coordinator — positive). Josh (remediation technician — positive). Darian (remediation technician — positive). Monica (remediation technician — positive). Matthew/Matt (inspections — positive). Gabriel (remediation technician — positive). Sean/Shawn (remediation and duct cleaning — positive). Heather (remediation — positive). Brandon (founder — positive, referenced in radio interview and inspections). Ryan (project contact — positive). Alessandro (inspections — positive). Ashley (office — positive). Dylan (remediation — positive). Jose (remediation — positive). Yohannys (remediation — positive). Aspen (K9 mold detection dog — frequently praised).
Ask for Rod on the inspection — he is the most consistently praised person across years of reviews. For remediation, Devin is the name that surfaces most often. Ask about their post-remediation verification process and what happens if it fails, given the one review where that was an issue. With 248 reviews at 4.9 stars and a stable named crew, the track record here is strong.
Keep in mind
- They do both mold testing and mold remediation. Florida law actually prohibits the same company from doing both on the same project, and their owner response to one review confirms they refer out to third-party assessors for testing. Ask upfront how they handle the separation on your job.
- One recent 1-star review described mold left behind after remediation, a failed post-remediation verification, and needing to hire a second crew to finish the work. With only 2 negatives in 248 reviews this is an outlier, but ask about their PRV pass rate and what happens if the post-remediation test fails.
- Their service area covers Pinellas, Hillsborough, Pasco, and Sarasota counties. If you are at the outer edges — Sarasota, Spring Hill — confirm response times and whether the same crew handles your area.
- The 2-star review involved confusion over third-party assessor referrals and pricing, not Mold Solutions' own work. But it highlights that the referral process for required third-party testing could be communicated more clearly upfront.