Assessor-only
Mold remediation protocol, written, assessor-only, defensible.
When inspection findings show that remediation is needed, the remediation contractor needs a written scope of work to follow. PureSpec develops the protocol from the inspection findings, specifying containment, work areas, clearance criteria, and sampling requirements. PureSpec performs assessment only, the protocol guides the contractor you hire separately.
What is a mold remediation protocol?
A mold remediation protocol is a written work plan, prepared by an independent assessor, that tells a remediation contractor exactly how to clean up a mold problem: the scope, containment, engineering controls, removal methods, and the clearance criteria the work must meet. Florida law (FS 468.8419) requires the firm writing the protocol to be independent of the firm performing the remediation, which keeps the scope honest.
The deliverable
What the protocol includes.
This is an add-on to an inspection, not a standalone service. Because the scope has to reflect what is actually happening in your building, PureSpec only writes a protocol after inspecting and testing the property. We assess and test only, never remediate, so the scope stays unbiased: it specifies what the property needs, with no stake in who does the work or how large the job becomes.
- Defined work areas. The exact areas requiring remediation, drawn from the inspection findings, not guesswork.
- Containment and engineering controls. How each work area must be sealed and isolated so spores are not spread through the building during removal.
- Removal scope. Which materials come out and which surfaces get treated, specified so every bidding contractor prices the same work.
- HEPA filtration and negative pressure. The air-handling specifications the containment must maintain throughout the job.
- Clearance criteria. The measurable standard the finished work must pass at independent post-remediation verification.
When you need it
Right scenarios for this service.
- Inspection findings indicate remediation is required
- Contractor needs a defensible written scope to bid against
- Insurance carrier requires a written protocol before approving claims
- Multiple contractors are bidding and you need apples-to-apples scoping
How an inspection actually works
Nine steps. Same scientific process, every property.
The depth of each step adapts to your situation. HVAC and borescope inspection happen when conditions warrant. Sampling is decided based on what your specific environment is asking, not a fixed checklist.
- 01
Consultation
We talk through what you’re seeing, the building, and the question you need answered. Free, no pressure, no upsell.
- 02
Visual inspection
Daniel personally walks every accessible space. No subcontractors.
- 03
Moisture mapping
Pin and pinless moisture meters identify elevated wall, floor, and substrate moisture invisible to the eye.
- 04
Thermal imaging
Infrared imaging surfaces temperature differentials that often correlate with hidden moisture or insulation gaps.
- 05
HVAC evaluation
Coil, plenum, return, and ductwork assessment. The #1 hidden vector for indoor mold in Florida buildings.
- 06
Targeted sampling
Air, surface, swab, ERMI, HERTSMI-2, mycotoxin, Pathways™, VOC, or formaldehyde, only the tests your situation warrants.
- 07
Lab analysis
Samples sent to AIHA-LAP-accredited third-party laboratories. Results returned within 24 to 72 hours of receipt.
- 08
Written report
Plain-English report with photos, lab data, moisture readings, observations, and clear next steps. Built to hold up with insurers, lenders, healthcare providers, and counsel.
- 09
Remediation protocol when warranted
If the report identifies remediation-grade mold, Daniel writes the IICRC S520-aligned remediation protocol, scope, containment, methods, and clearance criteria, that the remediation contractor works to. Florida law prohibits the same firm from inspecting and remediating, so the protocol stays independent of the work crew.
Service areas
Where we perform Mold Remediation Protocol Development.
15 Florida counties from Central Florida to South Florida, the Tampa Bay area, and North Florida. Click the county nearest you for local context.
Central Florida coverage