Mold remediation in Temple Terrace involves fixing the water source, containing the affected space, removing moldy drywall, plaster, insulation or flooring, and drying the structure before repairs. Because Temple Terrace is its own city, permits and housing complaints go through city offices. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local mold remediation company in Temple Terrace.
About Temple Terrace
Temple Terrace is a city next to northeast Tampa, planned in the 1920s as a Mediterranean Revival golf course community and home to Florida College. The Hillsborough River flows through the eastern and southern parts of town. Depending on the age of the house, a mold job here may involve older finishes such as plaster or modern drywall. Whatever the walls are made of, mold starts the same way: water from a roof, a pipe, the AC or the ground that stays put long enough to feed growth.
What to do now
- Look for the wet spot behind the stain. Check the ceiling under bathrooms, the wall behind the washer, and the area around the air handler and water heater.
- Shut off what you can. Close the supply valve on a leaking fixture, or put a pan under a dripping AC line until it's repaired.
- Don't disturb heavy growth. Scraping or sanding spreads spores. Leave larger areas for a remediation company working under containment.
- Keep sensitive people out. EPA advises that anyone with asthma or a weakened immune system stay away from moldy areas.
- Ask about older finishes. If the house has plaster, original wood floors or built-ins, tell the company up front; it changes what can be cleaned versus removed.
- Know your city offices. The City of Temple Terrace Building Division issues permits for structural repairs, and Hillsborough County's storm-recovery guide tells Temple Terrace residents to contact the city for post-storm repair instructions.
What you see and what usually causes it
| What you see | Likely cause |
|---|---|
| Stain spreading across a plaster or drywall ceiling | Roof leak, or a bathroom leak from above |
| Mold on the wall behind a washing machine | Leaking supply hose or drain connection |
| Musty smell when the AC turns on | Moldy air handler, drip pan or nearby ductwork |
| Dark growth on window sills and frames | Condensation or a failed window seal |
| Cupping wood floors near an exterior door | Water getting in at the threshold |
Cost factors
Angi reports most Tampa-area mold remediation jobs at $1,347 to $3,778, and says wall jobs can range from $1,075 to $21,500 depending on how much is involved. What drives your number: the square footage of growth, whether it's surface or inside the wall, how many rooms need containment, whether the HVAC system is involved, and how much plaster, drywall or flooring has to be replaced. Renters with an unrepaired leak can report it to City of Temple Terrace Code Compliance, which enforces the city's Minimum Housing Code, through the city's Report a City Issue system.
Mold Removal & Remediation questions in Temple Terrace
Will bleach get rid of mold on drywall?
Should the AC stay on while the mold is being removed?
Do I need a mold test before remediation?
Can one company test my house and also remove the mold?
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Sources
- EPA: Mold Cleanup in Your Home
- EPA: Mold Information Slideshow (testing and sampling)
- Florida Statutes s. 468.8419, Prohibitions; penalties (Florida Senate)
- Angi: How Much Does Mold Remediation Cost in Tampa, FL?
- Hillsborough County: Rebuilding and Repair After a Hurricane
- City of Temple Terrace Building Division
- City of Temple Terrace: Common Code Violations
- Wikipedia: Temple Terrace, Florida
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