Commercial Mold Remediation in San Antonio, FL

The local picture

San Antonio is a small historic city that began as a Catholic colony, sits on the western shore of Lake Jovita and is classified by the Census as fully rural. Its terrain climbs from about 110 to 183 feet, so this is not a coastal surge town. Moisture problems here come from the same sources that affect inland buildings across Tampa Bay: long humid summers, air conditioning that runs most of the year, condensate lines that clog, flat or aging roofs, and plumbing leaks that go unnoticed in rooms used only a few days a week. Fellowship halls, classrooms and storage rooms that sit closed between uses are especially easy to miss. Rental houses that sit vacant between tenants have the same problem: with the AC set high or off, humidity climbs and mold can take hold on furniture, closets and drywall in a few weeks.

Comparing your options

Signs to watch for

• Musty air when a building is opened after being closed for days
• Stained ceiling tiles below the air handler or a roof penetration
• Mildew on stored hymnals, books, costumes or paper files
• Peeling paint and soft drywall near restroom plumbing

Timing and paperwork

Summer, when rain and humidity peak and buildings close for breaks, is when hidden growth tends to spread. Keep the AC running at a steady setting rather than shutting it off for weeks, and EPA's goal of indoor humidity below 60 percent is a useful target. If drywall or framing must be rebuilt after remediation, San Antonio has an agreement with the City of Dade City: applications are approved by San Antonio first and then submitted to the Dade City Building Department. The Florida Department of Health in Pasco County is the local resource for health questions. Under Florida's assessor and remediator separation rule, plan on two different companies if you want an independent assessment and clearance.