Pine Hills, Orange County, Florida
Mold removal and water damage help in Pine Hills
Mold you can see or smell, a stained ceiling, an AC closet that smells like a basement? Send a request from anywhere in Pine Hills and Hiawassee, from Silver Star Road and Pine Hills Road out to the Apopka line. A local company calls back and puts the scope and price in writing before any work.
- Homes
- 39,456
- Median year built
- 1987
- Built before 1980
- 41%
- Ian flood claims
- 6
About Pine Hills
Pine Hills grew up west of Orlando in the 1950s through the 1970s along Silver Star Road and Pine Hills Road, with Hiawassee north of it. In 32808 the median home was built in 1978 and 55% predate 1980; about 58% of occupied homes are rented. Flood claims are modest (61 across both ZIPs), so most calls here are inside the house: an original or once-replaced AC with ductwork in a hot attic, a water heater at the end of its life, cast iron drains under a slab.
Homes and water in Pine Hills
Pine Hills has about 39,456 housing units according to the Census ACS 2020-2024, with a median year built of 1987. A lot of the housing here is older: 41% built before 1980. Expect original or once-replaced ductwork, cast iron or galvanized drain lines, and plaster or early drywall that holds water. Musty air handler closets and mold on supply vents are the usual first sign. AC and duct mold.
Flood claims are less common here: 61 on record, 6 from Ian. Water damage in Pine Hills mostly starts inside the house or comes through the roof. Roof leaks and ceiling mold.
About 50% of occupied homes here are rented, and 28% are in buildings with five or more units (Census ACS). If you rent and see mold, tell the landlord in writing first. Mold in an Orlando rental.
Whoever comes out, ask for the Florida mold remediator license number and look it up on myfloridalicense.com before you sign.
Pine Hills ZIP codes
| ZIP | Area | Homes | Before 1980 | Median built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32808 | Pine Hills | 21,044 | 55% | 1978 |
| 32818 | Hiawassee | 18,412 | 26% | 1987 |
Census ACS 2020-2024. Compare all 64 ZIP codes.
Days with a dew point of 70°F or more, by month
Services in Pine Hills
How it works
- Tell us what you found. Use the form or text photos. Say roughly how big the area is and whether there's been a leak, a storm or an AC problem.
- A local company calls you back. They ask a few questions and book a time to look.
- You get the scope and price in writing before work starts. Florida requires mold contracts to be in writing, and for growth over 10 square feet the work takes a state mold remediator license.
Questions
Do you cover all of Pine Hills?
Yes, including ZIPs 32808, 32818. The company that calls you will confirm your address is in its area.
How fast can someone come out?
It depends on the day and the season; the weeks after a hurricane are the busiest. Say in your request if water is still coming in or if someone at home has asthma. The company will tell you when it can come.
Do I need a mold assessor first?
Florida doesn't require one before remediation. But if you hire an assessor, that company can't do the removal on your house for 12 months, which is the point: the assessment is independent. For a small patch under 10 square feet, or a homeowner doing their own work, no license is required.
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