If you are dealing with mold in a Texas home or business, you want a qualified, licensed professional to remove it and fix the moisture problem behind it. This page introduces our directory of independent mold remediation and removal companies serving Texas. Texas is one of the states that licenses this work: it regulates both mold assessors and mold remediators through the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Below, we explain how that licensing works, why mold is so common across the state, and how to choose a remediation contractor with confidence.
Find a mold remediation company near you
Browse licensed mold remediation and removal companies serving communities across Texas, from the Gulf Coast to the Hill Country to the West Texas plains.
Every company in this directory is independent of Mold Inspection & Testing (MI&T). We provide the inspection and testing, and we keep it separate from the firms that perform the removal work.
A quick word on who we are: MI&T performs mold assessment — inspection and testing — only. We do not sell or perform remediation. In Texas, assessment and remediation are two distinct licensed roles, and this directory is a courtesy resource to help you locate independent remediation companies after an assessment. Keeping the party that diagnoses the problem separate from the party paid to fix it protects your interests, and in Texas it is also the law.
Why mold is a common problem in Texas homes
Texas is enormous and climatically diverse, and much of it is primed for indoor moisture. The Gulf of Mexico is the state's primary source of moisture, feeding persistent humidity across the coastal and eastern regions where cities like Houston, Beaumont and Galveston sit. According to the NOAA State Climate Summary for Texas, normal annual precipitation ranges from less than 10 inches in the far west to more than 60 inches in the extreme southeast — one of the steepest rainfall gradients of any state. Long, hot, humid summers mean months of continuous air-conditioning along the coast, and any lapse in cooling, ventilation or drainage can let condensation and dampness accumulate where mold thrives.
Texas is also a state of catastrophic water events. In August 2017, Hurricane Harvey stalled over the upper Texas coast and dropped more than 50 inches of rain near Houston, causing massive flooding that damaged well over 100,000 structures — a landmark mold event whose remediation continued for years. Flash flooding, tropical storms and slow-draining clay soils repeatedly saturate homes across the eastern half of the state. NOAA notes that three-inch extreme-precipitation events ran well above average during 2015-2020. Whenever building materials stay wet beyond roughly 24 to 48 hours, mold growth follows, which is why Texas homeowners so often need professional assessment and remediation after a storm.
Is mold remediation regulated in Texas?
Yes — and Texas has one of the more developed regulatory frameworks in the country. Mold work is governed by the Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules (TMARR), adopted under Texas Occupations Code Chapter 1958 and administered by TDLR. The program uses several license categories, including Mold Assessment Technician, Mold Assessment Consultant and Mold Assessment Company on the diagnostic side, and Mold Remediation Worker, Mold Remediation Contractor and Mold Remediation Company on the removal side, along with accredited mold analysis laboratories and training providers.
Licensing generally applies once a project affects a total surface area of 25 or more contiguous square feet of mold; smaller jobs fall below the notification threshold. There are exemptions — for example, owners of one- or two-family homes performing work during construction or renovation, and certain residential owners or building staff maintaining buildings of ten or fewer units. Licensed professionals must carry liability insurance as required under the statute (Occ. Code 1958.104, with amounts set by TDLR rule), and a remediator must issue a certificate of mold remediation to the property owner (Occ. Code 1958.154).
The rule Texas consumers should understand best is the separation requirement in Occupations Code Section 1958.155: a license holder may not perform both the mold assessment and the mold remediation on the same project, and no person may hold an ownership interest in both the assessing and remediating entities on that project. This conflict-of-interest prohibition is the backbone of our inspection-only model. Whichever companies you consider, verify the license directly with TDLR before you sign anything.
Mold, renters, and landlords in Texas
Renters have specific rights under Texas Property Code Chapter 92. Section 92.052 requires a landlord to make a diligent effort to repair a condition that materially affects the physical health or safety of an ordinary tenant — which can include serious moisture and mold problems the tenant did not cause. Section 92.056 lays out the procedure: the tenant generally must give written notice, be current on rent, and allow the landlord a reasonable time to repair before certain remedies become available. Section 92.0561 addresses a tenant's limited "repair and deduct" option under strict conditions and dollar limits. Texas does not have a standalone residential mold-disclosure statute, though the certificate of mold remediation under Chapter 1958 must be disclosed to buyers when a property is sold within five years. This is general information, not legal advice; an independent inspection creates an objective, documented record if a landlord-tenant dispute arises.
Standards a good remediator follows
A Texas license is the legal floor, not the ceiling. The strongest remediation companies also work to recognized professional standards that complement licensing. The key one is the ANSI/IICRC S520 Standard for Professional Mold Remediation, the industry consensus for containment, removal and clearance. Reputable firms also follow U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) mold guidance on assessment and moisture control, and send any samples to laboratories accredited by the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA). Together, a valid TDLR license plus adherence to these standards is a good signal of a serious contractor.
How to choose a mold remediation contractor in Texas
Verify the TDLR license
Start here. Confirm the company holds the correct TDLR mold remediation license and that it is current, using TDLR's license search. Remember the separation rule under Occ. Code 1958.155: the firm that assessed the problem cannot be the firm that remediates it on the same project. Membership in bodies such as the IICRC or NORMI is a helpful additional signal, but it does not replace the state license.
Keep inspection and remediation independent
In Texas this is not merely best practice — state law requires the assessor and the remediator on a project to be separate parties. An independent assessment gives you an unbiased diagnosis and a written protocol before anyone is paid to tear out materials. That is exactly the role MI&T plays. You can start with our directory at https://moldinspectionandtest.com/texas.
Insist on a written scope of work
A qualified remediator should work from the assessor's written protocol and give you a detailed scope: the areas to be treated, containment and removal methods, moisture corrections and how clearance will be verified. Vague, one-line quotes are a red flag.
Confirm insurance and references
Texas requires licensed mold professionals to carry liability insurance. Ask for a current certificate of insurance and for recent references or examples of comparable projects in your area.
Get more than one estimate
Because a licensed assessment produces a common written scope, you can share it with multiple remediators and compare bids on equal footing. Two or three estimates help you gauge fair pricing and approach.
Frequently asked questions
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How do I find a mold remediation company near me in Texas?
Use the directory below to find independent mold remediation and removal companies serving your area of Texas, from Houston and the Gulf Coast to Dallas-Fort Worth, San Antonio, Austin, El Paso and rural communities. MI&T provides mold inspection and testing (assessment) only; we do not remediate, so the companies listed are independent of our assessments. Because Texas licenses these trades, confirm any contractor's license on the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) website before you hire.
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Do you need a license to do mold remediation in Texas?
Yes. Texas licenses mold professionals through the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) under the Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules (TMARR) and Occupations Code Chapter 1958. License categories include Mold Assessment Technician, Consultant and Company, and Mold Remediation Worker, Contractor and Company. Licensing generally applies to projects affecting 25 or more contiguous square feet, with exemptions such as owners of one- or two-family homes. Always verify a company's license with TDLR.
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Can the same company do both the mold assessment and the remediation in Texas?
Generally no. Under Texas Occupations Code Section 1958.155, a license holder may not perform both the mold assessment and the mold remediation on the same project, and no person may hold an ownership interest in both the assessment and remediation companies on the same project. This conflict-of-interest rule keeps the party diagnosing the problem separate from the party being paid to fix it. It is exactly why MI&T stays inspection-and-testing-only and refers you to independent remediators.
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Is mold testing the same as mold remediation?
No. Mold assessment (inspection and testing) identifies whether mold is present, how far it has spread and what conditions are feeding it, and produces a written protocol. Remediation is the hands-on work of removing mold and correcting moisture. In Texas these are distinct licensed roles, and by law they must be performed by separate parties on the same project. MI&T handles assessment only.
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How much does mold remediation cost in Texas?
Cost depends on the size of the affected area, the type of materials involved, how much moisture damage exists and the source of the water problem. A small contained job is far less involved than whole-home remediation after flooding, such as the damage that followed Hurricane Harvey. Because Texas requires the assessment and remediation to be separate, an independent assessment first gives you a written scope that lets you compare estimates fairly. Get more than one bid.
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What can renters in Texas do about mold?
Texas Property Code Chapter 92 requires landlords to make a diligent effort to repair conditions that materially affect the physical health or safety of an ordinary tenant. Section 92.056 sets out the written-notice procedure and time for repair, and Section 92.0561 addresses a tenant's limited repair-and-deduct remedy under strict conditions. This is general information, not legal advice; an independent inspection can document conditions if a dispute arises.
This page is a courtesy resource and reflects our general understanding of Texas law as of August 2026. It is not legal advice, and laws and rules change. Verify licenses with TDLR and consult the primary sources or a qualified professional for your specific situation.
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