TDLR Licensed · Independent Assessment · Lab Clearance
Texas TDLR Licensed · IICRC S520 · Lab Clearance Tested

Mold Remediation in Houston, TX

TDLR-licensed remediation. Independent Mold Assessment Consultant. HEPA containment with negative-air. Post-remediation lab clearance. Insurance billed direct. We do work most companies aren't legally allowed to perform in Texas.

TDLR MRC Licensed
IICRC S520
AMRT Certified
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Mold removal and remediation on damaged wall
Mold removal and remediation on damaged wall · Restorative Cleaning Solutions, Houston

Texas Law: Mold Over 25 Sq Ft Requires TWO Separate Licenses

Texas Occupations Code Chapter 1958 requires an independent TDLR-licensed Mold Assessment Consultant (MAC) for inspection, plus a separate TDLR-licensed Mold Remediation Contractor (MRC) for the actual work. Same company can't legally do both. We're the MRC — and we work with independent MACs you choose.

Why TDLR Licensing Matters

Licensed vs Unlicensed Mold Removal

Unlicensed mold work in Texas voids insurance coverage and future real estate disclosure protection.

What You GetUs (TDLR Licensed)Unlicensed Companies
Independent Mold Assessment Consultant
Written Mold Assessment Protocol
IICRC S520 protocol compliance✗ Varies
HEPA containment with negative air
Post-remediation lab clearance test
Real estate disclosure protection
Insurance carrier acceptance✗ Often denied
Mold-related health claim protection
When To Call Us

Mold Scenarios We Remediate

High Priority

Post-Water Damage Mold

Mold discovered 1-4 weeks after a leak, flood, or burst pipe. 80% of our work.

High Priority

Black Mold (Stachybotrys)

Confirmed by lab as toxigenic. Full Level C PPE, strict containment.

Real Estate

Pre-Sale Mold Disclosure

Buyer inspection found mold. Need legal clearance for closing.

Real Estate

Post-Sale Discovery

Discovered after closing. Documenting for seller claim or future resale.

Health

Respiratory Symptoms

Asthma, allergies, persistent cough linked to indoor air. Children especially.

Property Mgmt

Apartment Complex

Multi-unit mold from shared plumbing or HVAC. Tenant-friendly scheduling.

Post-Disaster

Post-Flood Mold

After Harvey, Imelda, or Beryl — homes that weren't properly remediated.

Recurring

Chronic Mold Returns

Previous remediation didn't work. We find and fix the moisture source.

Our Texas-Compliant Process

How Real Mold Remediation Works

Independent Mold Assessment (MAC)

TDLR-licensed Mold Assessment Consultant inspects, samples, and writes the Mold Assessment Protocol — the legal scope document. We don't write this; an independent third party does. This is the law.

HEPA Containment Setup

Polyethylene sheeting walls. HEPA-filtered negative-air scrubbers. Spores can't migrate to clean areas during removal.

Moisture Source Correction

Remediation fails if the moisture source isn't fixed. We identify and address the leak, humidity, or HVAC cause.

Porous Material Removal

Contaminated drywall, carpet padding, insulation, ceiling tiles. Bagged for disposal. Tyvek PPE + respirators throughout.

HEPA Cleaning + Antimicrobial

HEPA vacuums remove remaining spores. EPA-registered antimicrobials on non-porous surfaces. Air scrubbers run continuously.

Independent Lab Clearance Test

Third-party MAC re-tests air and surface samples. Clean clearance legally closes the project — protects future real estate disclosures.

Pricing

What Does Mold Remediation Cost?

Free initial inspection. Insurance covers most — you pay deductible only.

Under 25 sq ft
$500–$2K
  • Visual inspection
  • Antimicrobial treatment
  • Same-day completion
  • No TDLR licensing required
100+ sq ft
$8K–$30K+
  • Full MAC + MRC process
  • Multi-area containment
  • Reconstruction included
  • Multiple lab clearances
  • 2-3 week project

Insurance covered: $5K-$10K limit typical when mold results from a covered water event. Out-of-pocket: deductible only.

Insurance Coverage

Mold Coverage Is Limited — We Maximize It

Texas policies cover mold ONLY when it results from a covered water event. Coverage limits are usually $5K-$10K.

The trick is documenting the water source. Mold from Hurricane Harvey isn't covered (flood exclusion); mold from a burst pipe during Winter Storm Uri usually is. We make the connection clear to your adjuster.

Major Texas Carriers

Coverage varies by policy

Real Outcomes

Houston Mold Remediation Customers

"Three other companies quoted $40K. The independent MAC determined only one room was affected. Final cost: $4,500. Honest assessment in an industry full of upsells."

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Patricia T.Heights · Saved $35K

"Buyer inspection found black mold 5 days before closing. They got the MAC scheduled, remediation done, clearance test passed in 8 days. Closed on time. Realtor said fastest mold response she'd ever seen."

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Sarah A.Meyerland · Pre-Sale Clearance

"Slow leak caused black mold behind kitchen wall. Daughter's asthma was getting worse. They documented the burst-pipe source so insurance covered $10K. After remediation, her symptoms improved within weeks."

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Michael K.Bellaire · Health Outcome
Common Concerns

Mold Remediation FAQs

Yes. We hold a TDLR Mold Remediation Contractor license and coordinate with independent TDLR-licensed MACs. Required by Texas Occupations Code Chapter 1958 for any project over 25 sq ft.

Most Texas policies cover $5K-$10K when mold results from a covered water event. Mold from gradual leaks, humidity, or flooding is excluded. We document the water source to maximize coverage.

No. Bleach kills surface mold only — doesn't penetrate porous materials where mold roots grow. The water in bleach actually feeds deeper mold. EPA and IICRC do not recommend bleach. Professional EPA-registered antimicrobials and porous material removal are required.

Initial inspection within 24-48 hours. Independent MAC assessment takes 2-3 days. Active remediation starts immediately after — typically 3-5 days from first call to crew in containment.

Texas law prohibits the same company from both inspecting and remediating over 25 sq ft. Prevents conflicts of interest — companies inflating problems to sell unnecessary work. TDLR designed this to protect consumers.

Independent third-party lab analysis showing spore counts inside the remediated area are lower than outside ambient air. Clean clearance legally closes the project and protects future real estate disclosure, insurance claims, and health-related concerns.

Free Inspection. Honest Assessment. Texas-Compliant.

If you see mold, smell mold, or have water damage from the past 30 days — call us. The inspection is free, and we only recommend remediation if it's actually needed.

24/7 Emergency: (713) 482-7161