Mold Remediation & Removal in Fort Lauderdale
Florida's heat and humidity make mold a year-round problem, and it can spread in as little as 48 hours. We find the moisture source, contain it, and remove mold completely.
Think you have a mold problem?
Get a free visual assessment and an answer in minutes, not days.
Fast Emergency Response
We respond quickly and work efficiently without cutting corners, delivering reliable results through professional restoration work.
Licensed & Insured
Our team is fully licensed and insured, with every job handled safely and to professional industry standards.
Quality Work You Can Rely On
We stand behind our work and hold every project to clear quality expectations from start to finish.
Locally Owned & Operated
We're rooted in the community and committed to honest work that builds trust, not quick fixes.
What actually causes damage in Fort Lauderdale.
Fort Lauderdale is roughly 30 miles up I-95 from our Miami yard. Emergency water extraction, fire and smoke restoration, storm and roof-leak response, and licensed mold remediation for homes, condos, and businesses from Hollywood to Deerfield Beach.
Canal-front and tidal flooding
Along the New River, Las Olas Isles, and the finger islands, a king tide plus a heavy rain is enough to put water over a seawall and into a ground floor. Saltwater intrusion also changes the job: affected materials and mechanical equipment have to be handled differently from a clean-water loss.
Extreme rainfall events
The April 2023 storm dropped over two feet of rain on parts of Fort Lauderdale in a single day and flooded neighborhoods well outside the flood map. Rain-driven losses here are not only a coastal problem, and they routinely hit properties with no prior history of water.
Aging slab-on-grade housing stock
A great deal of Broward housing is mid-century CBS on slab with original cast-iron or galvanized drain lines. Under-slab failures show up as tile that sounds hollow, baseboards that stay damp, and a mold problem inside the wall cavity long before anything is visible.
Get your free visual mold assessment
Tell us what you're seeing and a Swift advisor calls you back, usually within the hour. No obligation, and we bill your insurance directly.
(305) 733-4134
Recent Mold Restorations
Real jobs across Florida, from thermal moisture detection to full restoration.
Moisture Metering
Emergency Response Fleet
Thermal Moisture Detection
Commercial Ceiling Restoration
Flood Cut & Containment
Structural Drying
Post-Loss Restoration
Storm Damage Assessment
What mold does while you wait
Mold only needs moisture, a food source and time. In Florida humidity it has the first two already.
24 to 48 hrs
Spores germinate
On damp drywall, wood or carpet pad, dormant spores start growing before anything is visible.
3 to 12 days
Colonies establish
Growth becomes visible as spots or staining, and the musty odor most people notice first appears.
Weeks
It spreads out of sight
Colonies move through wall cavities, under flooring and into HVAC, raising indoor spore counts.
Months
Materials break down
Drywall, insulation and framing degrade, and a contained removal becomes a much larger tear-out.
Signs you have a mold problem
Mold hides. If any of these sound familiar, it's worth a free visual assessment before it spreads further.
Visible spots or discoloration
Black, green, or white patches on walls, ceilings, grout, or behind furniture. Even small spots signal a larger problem inside the surface.
A musty, earthy smell
A persistent damp odor that returns after cleaning almost always means hidden mold behind walls or under flooring.
Allergy or breathing symptoms
Coughing, congestion, or itchy eyes that ease when you leave the house point to airborne spores.
Recent leak, flood, or high humidity
After any water event, or in South Florida's year-round humidity, mold can start within 24–48 hours.
Spot mold? Do this, not that.
Do this right now
Keep everyone out
Keep people and pets out of the affected room until it is inspected.
Turn off your HVAC
Shut down A/C and heating so spores stop spreading through the vents.
Document the area
Photograph the growth and any damage for your insurance claim.
Call for a free visual assessment
Reach us 24/7 and we'll tell you exactly what you're dealing with.
Please don't
Don't scrub or bleach it
Scrubbing or bleaching releases spores into the air and only hides the surface while the source keeps growing.
Don't run fans toward it
Airflow across mold lifts spores and pushes them through the rest of the home and your air vents.
Don't disturb it
Moving or bagging moldy materials yourself disturbs the colony and can spread it into clean rooms.
Don't wait it out
Mold spreads fast in Florida humidity, so every day you wait means more damage and higher cost.
What we handle
From black mold behind drywall to recurring bathroom growth, we handle every kind of mold Florida throws at your property, and fix the moisture cause so it stays gone.
Black & toxic mold removal
We safely contain and remove hazardous growth, then verify the air is clean with post-remediation testing.
Hidden mold behind walls & in HVAC
Mold thrives where you can’t see it. We inspect wall cavities, subfloors, and duct systems that spread spores through the whole building.
Bathroom, kitchen & attic mold
The humid, poorly ventilated spots where Florida mold starts. We remove it and advise on ventilation to keep it gone.
Post-water-damage remediation
After any leak or flood, mold follows within 24–48 hours. We remediate and put preventive drying in place.
Moisture-source detection
The step most companies skip. We locate and correct the water problem so the mold doesn’t return.
Commercial & multi-unit remediation
For property managers and business owners, we contain and remediate with minimal disruption to tenants and operations.
Our mold remediation process
A structured, insurance-ready response. You make one call, we handle containment, removal, and verification.
One Call
A live dispatcher answers 24/7 and schedules your free visual assessment right away.
Inspect & Test
We locate the moisture source, map every affected area, and assess air quality.
Contain & Remove
Containment barriers and negative air keep spores from spreading while we remove mold at the source.
Inspect & Clearance
We inspect the remediation work and re-test air quality to confirm the space is clean and mold-free.
What Our Clients
Say About Us
Swift Restoration is trusted by thousands of homeowners and businesses across Florida.
"A pipe burst while we were on vacation and Swift had a crew at our door within the hour. They extracted the water, dried everything, and dealt with our insurance directly. We never lifted a finger."
Licensed techs who fix the cause, not just the spots.
Licensed Technicians
Trained in containment, safe removal, and post-remediation verification.
Air-Quality Tested
We don’t just remove mold. We verify the air is clean before we close out.
Safe for Your Family
Sealed containment protects the rest of your home while we work.
Mold coverage and your claim
When mold results from a covered water loss, remediation is often covered too. We document the source and the damage and bill your insurer or public adjuster directly, so there's no upfront cost on covered claims. If you choose not to file, or the claim is denied, you're responsible for payment.
(305) 733-4134Mold remediation across Fort Lauderdale
Reached up I-95 and the Turnpike from our Miami base, with Broward work routed through the Las Olas, Oakland Park, and Commercial Blvd corridors.
Broward County, South Florida
Zip codes 33301 · 33304 · 33305 · 33308 · 33312 · 33316 · 33324 and surrounding
Other metros we serve
Mold questions,
answered
Everything worth knowing before you call, from how fast mold spreads to what insurance covers.
Mold can begin growing within 24–48 hours of moisture exposure, and faster in Florida's humidity. Fast action limits both the damage and the health risk.
Any mold can affect indoor air quality and trigger respiratory and allergy symptoms. We contain and remove it safely, then verify the air is clean.
Surface bleaching hides mold without killing the source inside walls or under floors. It returns unless the moisture problem is fixed, which is what remediation does.
Yes. Every remediation starts by locating and correcting the moisture source, otherwise the mold comes back.
When mold results from a covered water loss, remediation is often covered too. We document the source and the damage and coordinate directly with your insurer.