Mold removal
Mold remediation in Texas
Mold remediation removes mold growth under containment so spores don't spread, cleans or discards affected materials, and corrects the moisture problem that let it grow. Several states, including Texas, Florida, Louisiana and New York, license mold remediation, so check your state's rules.
Mold remediation in Texas: local conditions
Partner coverage for mold removal in Texas includes 680 ZIP codes, with local pages for Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington, Irving, Plano, Garland, Frisco, McKinney, Denton, Houston, Katy, Sugar Land, Spring, Pasadena, Conroe, Baytown, San Antonio, Austin, Grand Prairie, Richardson, Round Rock, Mesquite. Call with your ZIP to confirm a company serves your address.
In Fort Worth: Long Fort Worth summers keep attic air handlers running for months. Condensate lines clog with algae, and a missing or failed float switch lets the secondary pan overflow into the ceiling below. That kind of slow leak can stain drywall and grow mold before anyone notices. In McKinney: Older McKinney homes on pier-and-beam foundations can collect water and humidity in the crawlspace, leading to subfloor rot and musty odors. In Denton: Leaks in rentals can go unreported for days. Long-wet carpet and drywall raise the odds of mold. In Houston: High year-round humidity means wet materials grow mold quickly, and sweating AC ducts cause mold even without leaks.
Most homes are slab-on-grade with water lines and HVAC equipment in the attic, from post-war ranches to large master-planned communities.
Texas doesn't license general contractors statewide, but it licenses mold assessors and mold remediation contractors through the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) for projects of 25 contiguous square feet or more.
What you can expect
- One call connects you with an independent restoration company that serves your ZIP code.
- Fast call-back during business hours
- Serving Texas
- Photo and moisture documentation for insurance
Mold remediation at a glance
- Category
- Mold removal
- Emergency service
- Scheduled visit
- Typical first step
- Assessment
- Area
- Texas
Other risks in Texas
Freeze bursts
Water lines in attics and exterior walls burst during hard freezes, as in February 2021.
Flooding and hurricanes
Houston's bayous, Hill Country rivers and the Gulf Coast flood during heavy rain and tropical storms.
Slab leaks and hail
Expansive clay soils crack under-slab pipes, and hail damages roofs across North and Central Texas.
Signs you need mold remediation
- Visible black, green or white growth on drywall, baseboards or wood
- A musty odor in a closet, bathroom or HVAC closet
- Recurring condensation on AC vents or ducts
How the work is done
Assessment, then Containment, then Removal and cleaning, then Clearance. See the full mold remediation process.
What affects the cost
Prices depend on the job, so restoration companies in Texas quote after an assessment. The main drivers are how much area is affected, how long it stayed wet, and what has to be removed or rebuilt. See the full list of mold remediation cost factors.
Mold remediation questions
Do I need a licensed mold company in Texas?
Yes, for jobs of 25 contiguous square feet or more. Texas requires a TDLR-licensed remediator, plus an independent licensed assessor to write the protocol.
Is a slab leak covered by insurance in Texas?
Many policies cover the water damage and the cost to access the pipe, but not the pipe repair itself. Your policy wording decides.
Do I need a licensed company for mold removal?
It depends on your state. Texas, Florida, Louisiana and New York license mold remediation above set sizes. In other states, look for IICRC-certified remediators, insurance and a written scope.
Does bleach kill mold?
Bleach can whiten mold on hard, non-porous surfaces, but it doesn't penetrate drywall or wood and adds moisture. Removal and cleaning, plus fixing the moisture, is the reliable fix.
Cities in Texas
- Dallas
- Mold remediation in Fort Worth
- Arlington
- Irving
- Plano
- Garland
- Frisco
- Mold remediation in McKinney
- Mold remediation in Denton
- Mold remediation in Houston
- Mold remediation in Katy
- Mold remediation in Sugar Land
- Mold remediation in Spring
- Mold remediation in Pasadena
- Mold remediation in Conroe
- Mold remediation in Baytown
- El Paso
- San Antonio
- Austin
- Lubbock
- Amarillo
- Tyler
- Waco
- Longview
- Grand Prairie
- Killeen
- Galveston
- Richardson
- Round Rock
- Mesquite
- Temple
- Victoria
Other services in Texas
- Water Damage in Texas
- Mold Removal in Texas
- Fire & Smoke Damage in Texas
- Sewage & Biohazard Cleanup in Texas
- Emergency water extraction in Texas
- Structural drying in Texas
- Flood damage cleanup in Texas
- Burst pipe water damage in Texas
- Ceiling water damage repair in Texas
- Attic mold removal in Texas
- Sewage backup cleanup in Texas
Related pages
More about water and storm damage in Texas, or see mold remediation nationwide.
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Mold inspection & testing
A mold inspection looks for visible growth, hidden moisture and the conditions causing it, using moisture meters, thermal imaging and, when useful, air or surface samples.
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Attic mold removal
Attic mold usually grows on roof decking from condensation, poor ventilation, bathroom fans vented into the attic, or roof and AC leaks.
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