Commercial mold remediation in Temple Terrace covers apartments and rental houses, offices and retail along 56th Street, and other buildings where tenants or staff are exposed. The process is the same everywhere: stop the moisture, contain, remove what can't be cleaned and dry. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local mold remediation company in Temple Terrace.
About Temple Terrace
Temple Terrace is its own city, planned in the 1920s as a Mediterranean Revival golf course community and home to Florida College. The Hillsborough River flows through its eastern and southern parts. Because it is incorporated, permits come from the City of Temple Terrace Building Division, and rental complaints go to the city's Code Compliance staff under its Minimum Housing Code, reported through the city's Report a City Issue tool. Hillsborough County's storm recovery guide also tells Temple Terrace residents to contact the city, not the county, for post-storm repair instructions. Riverfront and older buildings near the golf course tend to need the closest look after a long wet spell.
What to do now
- Locate and stop the water source, whether a roof leak, plumbing failure or AC drain.
- Close off the affected room or suite and tell occupants which areas to avoid.
- Turn off the HVAC zone serving the area until it has been checked.
- Record the damage with dated photos and keep repair receipts.
- Have a remediation company assess the scope; for any testing, use a separate mold assessor as Florida law requires.
- Check with the Temple Terrace Building Division before structural repairs or rebuilding, since permits inside city limits come from the city.
Signs and what usually causes them
| What you see | Likely cause |
|---|---|
| Stained ceilings under a flat or low-slope roof | Roof membrane or flashing leak |
| Growth around supply registers | Condensation from oversized or poorly drained AC |
| Spots low on walls in a ground-floor unit | Plumbing leak or water entering at the slab edge |
| Musty smell in a vacant apartment | Humidity rising with the AC turned off |
| Peeling paint and soft drywall near a bathroom | Failed shower pan or poor exhaust ventilation |
Cost factors
Commercial jobs are bid per project rather than priced off a sheet. Angi's Tampa-area residential figures, typically $1,347 to $3,778 per job or about $10 to $25 per square foot, give a rough floor. The quote for a Temple Terrace apartment building or office will depend on the size of the affected area and the containment EPA's commercial guide calls for, the number of units or suites involved, after-hours scheduling, ductwork, and how much drywall, carpet and ceiling tile has to be replaced.
Commercial Mold Remediation questions in Temple Terrace
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Does EPA set rules for mold in commercial buildings?
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Sources
- EPA: Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings (pdf)
- EPA: Mold Cleanup in Your Home
- Florida Statutes s. 468.8419, Prohibitions; penalties (Florida Senate)
- Angi: How Much Does Mold Remediation Cost in Tampa, FL?
- City of Temple Terrace Building Division
- City of Temple Terrace: Common Code Violations
- Hillsborough County: Rebuilding and Repair After a Hurricane
- Wikipedia: Temple Terrace, Florida
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