Mold follows water. In Garland that usually means a slow plumbing leak, a roof leak after hail, a damp crawlspace or a flood that was not dried fast enough. Texas also regulates the work, so this page explains both the services and the licensing. If the mold came from a recent leak, the water-side steps are at water damage restoration in Garland.
How Texas mold work is organized
- Mold assessment and mold remediation are licensed separately by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR).
- One company generally may not both assess and remediate the same project, which keeps the person who finds the problem independent from the person who fixes it.
- Remediation ends with clearance testing and a Certificate of Mold Damage Remediation.
- Rules are under review, so check the current requirements at tdlr.texas.gov before you hire. We do not claim any license for the providers we connect you with.
Find out what you have
| Service | Choose it when |
|---|---|
| Mold Inspection | Visual and moisture checks to find mold and why it grew. |
| Mold Testing | Air and surface sampling with lab results, and when it is worth doing. |
| Black Mold Removal | What black mold is, whether it is dangerous and how to decide what to do. |
Get it out
| Service | Choose it when |
|---|---|
| Mold Removal | The physical removal of mold-contaminated material, after the moisture is fixed. |
| Mold Remediation | The licensed Texas process: protocol, containment, removal, clearance and certificate. |
| Black Mold Remediation | Licensed containment, removal and clearance for suspected black mold. |
| Emergency Mold Removal | Urgent mold after flooding, sewage, large growth or a deadline. |
| Mold Cleanup Services | Safe surface cleaning of small mold patches, and when to call a licensed pro. |
Where it hides
| Service | Choose it when |
|---|---|
| Basement Mold Removal | Removing mold from below-grade rooms and fixing humidity and drainage. |
| Bathroom Mold Removal | Cleaning surface mold and finding leaks behind tile and under floors. |
| Attic Mold Removal | Roof leaks, sweating ducts and poor ventilation behind attic mold. |
| Crawl Space Mold Remediation | Cleaning joists and subfloor and fixing moisture in crawl spaces. |
| Wall Mold Removal | Opening walls, removing contaminated drywall and fixing the leak behind it. |
| Ceiling Mold Removal | Finding the moisture above the ceiling and removing moldy drywall. |
Home or business
| Service | Choose it when |
|---|---|
| Residential Mold Remediation | Mold remediation for houses, townhomes and rentals, with owner, renter and landlord steps. |
| Commercial Mold Remediation | Licensed mold work for offices, retail and light-industrial buildings. |
After and ahead
| Service | Choose it when |
|---|---|
| Mold Damage Repair | Rebuilding drywall, insulation and flooring after mold clearance. |
| Mold Prevention Services | Humidity, leak response and ventilation habits that keep mold from starting. |
Fix the moisture first
Mold returns if the water source remains. Whatever you hire, ask how the moisture source will be found and fixed, and whether drying such as dehumidification is part of the plan.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need a license to remove mold in Texas?
Companies that remediate mold for others generally need a TDLR mold remediation license, and assessors need a separate assessor license. Homeowners can generally work on their own property. Check current TDLR rules before hiring or starting a large project.
Should I test for mold before removing it?
If the problem is visible and moisture-driven, testing may not change what you do. Testing and inspection help when you only smell mold, when a buyer or insurer needs documentation, or when you need clearance after remediation.