Francis Buchanan

What this record tells you

Francis Buchanan holds Florida licence MRSR2603, a MRSR classification which authorises work as a licensed mold remediator. An "R" prefix means the licence is registered, which limits work to the local jurisdictions that accepted it rather than the whole state.

This licence was first issued in 2016, which makes it an established licence for the trade in this area. Roughly 32% of the 400 active mold remediation licences based in the Fort Lauderdale area were issued earlier than this one, and the local median sits at 2019. That is 10 years of continuous licensure.

Francis Buchanan is one of 44 active mold remediation licences registered to an address in Coral Springs, so you have local alternatives to compare quotes against. Francis Buchanan additionally holds 2 other active Florida licences in our records, which can indicate a contractor qualified across more than one trade or entity.

The licence is recorded as expiring on 07/31/2028. Florida licences renew on a fixed cycle, and a licence that is not renewed moves to delinquent status — which is why the expiry date matters if you are planning work close to that date. Confirm the current status on the state portal before signing a contract.

Before you hire Francis Buchanan

• Re-check licence MRSR2603 on the DBPR portal — status can change any day.
• Ask for a current certificate of liability insurance and workers' compensation, issued to you directly by their insurer.
• Confirm the name on your contract matches Francis Buchanan or its qualifying agent, Francis Buchanan.
• Compare at least three written quotes from other mold remediation contractors in Fort Lauderdale.
• Confirm in writing that the contractor — not you — pulls the building permit.