Licensed, Certified & Insured — Every Credential Verified
Before you allow anyone inside your home after a disaster, you deserve to know exactly who you are dealing with. Every credential below is real, current, and independently verifiable. We post them here because transparency is the baseline — not a differentiator.
Every credential we hold.
Every credential below represents a real exam passed, a real license issued, or a real insurance policy in force. Not marketing language — verifiable fact.
S500 drying protocols required by most insurers — the foundational standard for all water damage work.
Advanced drying of wall cavities, floors, and structural assemblies — gets the moisture your eyes can't see.
Mold and bacteria remediation per S520 standard — required for safe, defensible mold removal.
Soot removal and odor elimination using the correct chemistry — no shortcuts that push smoke deeper into structure.
Required by Florida Statute 468.842 for any mold job over 10 sq ft — hiring without this license may void your claim.
Worker and occupant safety in restoration environments — covers PPE, hazmat, and site containment protocols.
Estimates in the exact format insurance adjusters use — eliminates the #1 cause of claim delays.
You bear zero liability if our crew is injured on your property — COI provided before work starts.
What the acronyms mean.
Every IICRC certification requires passing a written examination. Here's what each stands for and what it covers.
| ACRONYM | FULL NAME | WHAT IT COVERS |
|---|---|---|
| WRT | Water Damage Restoration Technician | Extraction, structural drying, moisture mapping, IICRC S500 compliance |
| ASD | Applied Structural Drying | Drying wall cavities, floors, and structural assemblies to S500 standard |
| AMRT | Applied Microbial Remediation Technician | Mold assessment, containment, HEPA remediation, air quality testing per S520 |
| FSRT | Fire & Smoke Restoration Technician | Soot chemistry, dry/wet cleaning, odor theory, thermal fogging |
| IICRC Firm | IICRC Certified Firm | Business-level certification requiring certified staff, insurance, and code compliance |
| CDS | Commercial Drying Specialist | Large-loss commercial drying, psychrometrics, project management |
| WLS | Water Loss Specialist | Advanced water damage assessment, litigation support, large loss |
Florida Mold Remediator License #MRSR5370
Mold Remediation License Required
Florida Statute 468.842 requires any mold remediation project larger than 10 square feet to be performed by a state-licensed mold remediator. No exceptions. Working without this license is a first-degree misdemeanor.
Separate Assessment License
The mold assessor and mold remediator must be different entities under Florida law. The person assessing your mold problem cannot be the same company performing the remediation — a consumer protection provision designed to prevent inflated scopes.
Our License: #MRSR5370
Our Mold Remediator License #MRSR5370 is issued by the Florida DBPR and is currently active. You can verify it at MyFloridaLicense.com at any time — search by license number or by company name.
Using an Unlicensed Contractor
Hiring an unlicensed mold contractor violates Florida law, may void your insurance coverage for that work, and leaves you with no recourse if the remediation fails or causes additional damage.
Verify at MyFloridaLicense.com
Search license number MRSR5370 or company name Central Florida Disaster Recovery. The DBPR database is publicly searchable — no account required. The result will show the license status (Active/Inactive), expiration date, license type, and any discipline history. An active license with no discipline history is what you want to see.
What happens when you hire an uncertified company.
This isn't hypothetical. These are the real consequences homeowners face after hiring unqualified restoration contractors.
Insurance Claims Get Denied
Carriers require IICRC-certified documentation and proper moisture logs for water damage claims. Work performed by uncertified contractors often gets rejected — leaving you to pay out of pocket for a job that should have been covered.
Mold Returns Within Weeks
Uncertified water damage crews frequently remove drying equipment too early. Walls appear dry on the surface while retaining moisture inside — creating the ideal environment for mold growth 2–4 weeks after the 'fix.'
You're Exposed to Legal Liability
Unlicensed mold remediation violates Florida Statute 468.842. If an unlicensed contractor is injured on your property without workers' comp coverage, you may be held financially responsible under state law.
You Pay Twice
Poor restoration almost always requires a do-over. Homeowners who hire unqualified contractors frequently call us to fix what the first company missed — paying two full restoration bills for one problem.
No Clearance Certificate
Only a Florida-licensed mold remediator can issue the post-remediation clearance certificate required by insurance companies before releasing final payment. An unlicensed contractor cannot provide this document.
Title Problems When You Sell
Improper restoration work performed without permits, or by unlicensed contractors, can create title defects and disclosure liability when you sell your home — problems that emerge years after the original incident.
What your insurance carrier requires.
Insurance carriers have specific requirements for restoration work to be covered under your policy. We meet every one of them.
- ✓IICRC-Certified Contractor
Most major carriers (State Farm, Allstate, Citizens, USAA) require or strongly prefer IICRC certification for water damage and mold claims.
- ✓Documented Moisture Readings
Carriers require before-and-after moisture readings at all affected structural elements to validate the scope of damage and the completeness of drying.
- ✓Xactimate-Format Estimates
Virtually all insurance adjusters use Xactimate pricing. Estimates submitted in any other format are re-priced by the adjuster — usually lower than actual costs.
- ✓Post-Remediation Clearance Certificate
Florida-licensed mold remediators must provide a clearance certificate after remediation confirming spore counts are within acceptable levels. Required before final claim payment.
- ✓Certificates of Insurance
Carriers require proof that the restoration contractor carries general liability and workers' comp before authorizing work. We provide COIs on request, same day.
Verify everything yourself.
Don't take our word for it. Every credential we hold can be independently verified through the issuing organization.
Visit iicrc.org and use the contractor search tool to verify our IICRC membership and certifications.
Visit MyFloridaLicense.com, click "Verify a License," and search for license number MRSR5370 or company name Central Florida Disaster Recovery. The record shows license status, expiration date, and any discipline history.
Request our COI directly — we will email or fax it to you same day. The COI shows carrier name, policy numbers, coverage limits, and policy expiration dates.
Certifications are the floor.
Here is what we commit to on every job — in writing, backed by our reputation and a 1-year workmanship warranty.
- All water damage work performed to IICRC S500 Standard
- All mold remediation performed to IICRC S520 Standard
- Post-remediation clearance certificates available on every mold job
- 1-year workmanship warranty on all restoration work
- All materials warranted per manufacturer specifications
- Full moisture log documentation provided for every job
- Certificate of insurance provided before work begins
- Xactimate estimate submitted directly to your carrier
Certifications you can verify. Service you can trust.
Call 321-420-7274 for your free inspection and estimate. Owner Ryan Solberg answers every call personally.