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Ahold of Mold Environmental
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What this listing says
Volusia and Flagler County homeowners dealing with post-hurricane water damage or mold who want a locally owned company that uses FLIR thermal imaging and brings third-party post-remediation testing.
Best for
- Homeowners in Volusia or Flagler County who need mold remediation or water damage dryout from a locally owned operator rather than a franchise.
- Post-hurricane water damage situations where you need same-day emergency response and industrial dehumidification.
- Buyers who want FLIR thermal imaging to detect hidden moisture before it becomes a larger mold problem.
- Homeowners who want an honest initial assessment and are concerned about being sold unnecessary remediation work.
About this company
Ahold of Mold Environmental is a family-owned mold and water damage company based in Daytona Beach, serving Volusia and Flagler counties. Owner Britt Bridges, a Navy veteran, started the business as Bridges Restoration and Environmental in Raleigh, NC in 1994. The company rebranded after handling large-scale mold cleanup following Hurricane Fran in 1996. They do both testing and remediation, which means the same company diagnosing your mold problem also profits from fixing it.
Their distinguishing equipment is FLIR thermal imaging for detecting hidden moisture behind walls. They also use non-penetrating moisture meters and high-definition borescopes. For post-remediation clearance, they say they use independent third-party testing labs rather than clearing their own work. They offer 24-hour emergency water removal with a claimed 1-2 hour response time. Their website lists additional services including asbestos testing, duct cleaning, and healthy home assessments.
Bridges has been in this field since 1994, with the Florida operation running since the late 1990s. The company also operates locations in Western New York and Northern Pennsylvania. Their team includes Britt (owner and lead inspector), Ricky Thurnherr (remediation technician), and Vinny (remediation technician). The contact email goes directly to Britt.
A perfect 5.0 rating across 118 Google reviews is exceptionally rare. Most of those reviews praise Britt's honesty and willingness to tell customers they do not have a mold problem rather than selling unnecessary work. That said, a single 1-star review from a Local Guide raises legitimate concerns about crew accountability and follow-through on reimbursement commitments.
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Service area
Headquartered in Daytona Beach, Florida. Serves Volusia County (Daytona Beach, Daytona Beach Shores, Ormond Beach, Ormond by the Sea, DeLand, Deltona, New Smyrna Beach) and Flagler County (Flagler Beach, Palm Coast). Also lists St. Augustine. The company claims additional locations in Western New York and Northern Pennsylvania, but this listing covers the Florida operation only.
Review consensus
Britt gets the most mentions by far. Reviewers consistently describe him as honest, responsive, and willing to tell people they do not have a mold problem rather than selling unnecessary work. Suzanne Ronneau's review is a clear example: Britt told her what she thought was mold was actually blown-in insulation, saving her a large expense. Ricky Thurnherr gets praise for attic duct work and remediation quality. Vinny draws compliments for respectful, efficient remediation work. Multiple reviewers mention fast scheduling, often same-day or next-day after initial contact. Post-Hurricane Milton, Laura Brickel described same-day response with industrial dehumidification equipment. Jane Weagley reported full demo within 24 hours of neighborhood flooding.
1 found across 118 total reviews at 5★. Kim Doty, a Local Guide with 17 reviews, describes a remediation job where two workers arrived without introducing themselves, did not wear PPE, ripped out drywall floor-to-ceiling damaging the ceiling, left contaminated bags on the curb for regular trash pickup, and ran fans for six days while she was on vacation with no monitoring check-ins. She says the crew missed the actual moisture source (an adjacent shower pan full of mold) despite the work order specifying a moisture source check. The reimbursement process took weeks, with the owner initially claiming a check was returned due to a wrong zip code. She received $625 of the roughly $2,800 she paid. The owner's response disputes several claims, states the company followed the advice of a licensed Florida State Mold Assessment Contractor, and suggests an unlicensed third-party contractor sold her an unnecessary bathroom remodel. The factual disagreement between customer and owner on whether the moisture source was checked remains unresolved.
The overwhelming pattern is genuine satisfaction, with Britt's honesty being the single most repeated theme. Several reviewers specifically note he told them they did not need remediation. The lone negative raises a different concern: what happens when the field crew (not Britt) handles the job. The 1-star complaint describes a gap between the owner's responsiveness and the crew's on-site execution. The owner responded with a detailed, personalized rebuttal rather than a template deflection, which suggests active reputation management, though the tone was defensive and included claims about the reviewer's contractor being unlicensed.
Britt Bridges (owner, lead inspector — consistently positive). Ricky Thurnherr (remediation technician — positive, praised for attic and duct work). Vinny/Vincent (remediation technician — positive, praised for respectful and efficient work). Rick (likely Ricky — positive, praised for detail and punctuality).
Ask for Britt to handle the initial inspection personally. If Ricky or Vinny are assigned to your remediation, past reviewers have been happy with their work. The one significant complaint points to a gap in crew oversight and follow-through on a moisture source investigation, so confirm in writing exactly what the scope of work covers and who will verify it was completed before final payment.
Keep in mind
- They do both testing and remediation. The company that tells you whether you have mold also sells the cleanup. They claim to use third-party labs for post-remediation clearance, but ask who specifically performs the independent assessment and whether you can choose your own assessor.
- One detailed 1-star review describes remediation workers who did not wear PPE, left contaminated debris on the curb, did not check the stated moisture source, and ran fans for six days without monitoring. The owner disputed this account, but the reimbursement process the reviewer describes was protracted.
- Their website mentions asbestos testing and duct cleaning, but the level of detail is minimal. Confirm their specific qualifications for asbestos work before booking that service.
- The company claims three geographic locations across Florida, New York, and Pennsylvania. Ask which crew and which location's staff will handle your job.