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Mold Remediation by a Licensed Contractor in Lubbock, TX

In Texas, mold remediation is carried out by a TDLR-licensed Mold Remediation Contractor after a separate assessment.

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Mold Remediation

Mold Remediation by a Licensed Contractor: what it covers

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In Texas, mold remediation is carried out by a Mold Remediation Contractor licensed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation under Occupations Code Chapter 1958. The contractor removes or cleans mold under the scope set by a separate assessment. Lubbock Water Damage Restoration can refer Lubbock homeowners to licensed remediation when mold is found.

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Mold remediation is the removal or cleaning of mold from a building, carried out to the scope set by a written assessment. In Texas it is licensed work. A Mold Remediation Contractor, usually called an MRC, is licensed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation under Texas Occupations Code Chapter 1958, and the work is done under that license rather than under a general contractor's or a water restoration license.

The remediation is not the same job as drying a wet wall. Drying removes water so that mold cannot start. Remediation deals with mold that is already there, and it usually involves containing the affected area, removing the materials that cannot be cleaned, cleaning the materials that can, and checking that the work is done to the assessment. The contractor works from the written scope rather than from its own view of what should be done.

A homeowner in Lubbock should be able to see the contractor's license before any work starts, and should understand which part of the job the license covers. This page explains what the remediation license means in practice. It does not replace the assessment, and it does not mean the same firm should write the assessment for the same project. That separation is set out in the Texas rules, and the remaining pages on this site explain how it works.

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What does a Mold Remediation Contractor license cover?

The license lets a contractor carry out mold remediation in Texas, under the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation and Occupations Code Chapter 1958. It covers removing or cleaning mold to a written scope, and it does not cover the separate assessment work.

The MRC license is the one to look for when a homeowner is hiring for mold removal. The contractor carries out the work to the assessment, and it is responsible for doing that work correctly and documenting it.

Check the license number with TDLR before work begins, and confirm that the license is current. A contractor who cannot give you a license number, or who suggests the license is not needed, should not be hired for the work.

Do I need the company to be licensed as well?

Yes, the company that carries out mold remediation is licensed as a company, in addition to the individual licenses of its people. A company that assesses or removes mold must show TDLR-level liability cover of one million dollars per occurrence.

The company license is separate from the individual license. Ask for both, and check both with TDLR. A company with individual licensed staff but no company license is not in order, and you should ask why before you go on.

The liability insurance requirement exists so that a homeowner has a company that can pay for damage its work causes. Ask for a certificate of insurance and check that it is current and names the company that will do the work.

Who decides what gets removed?

The scope comes from the written assessment, and the contractor's work follows that document. If the contractor finds something the assessment did not cover, it should stop and tell you, so the assessor can review the new finding before the work goes further.

This is the reason the assessment and the remediation are kept apart. The contractor is not the one who decided what was present, so it works to a record that can be checked by someone else.

A change of scope should be agreed in writing. A contractor who expands the work without a written change, and without going back to the assessment, is departing from the process the Texas rules are designed to keep.

What should a homeowner expect during remediation?

A contained work area, removal of materials that cannot be cleaned, careful handling of dust, and a written record of what was done. The homeowner should be told what is happening, where, and when the area will be ready for the next stage.

Expect the affected rooms to be closed off, with access to the rest of the house arranged by the contractor. Keep children and pets away from the containment, and ask the contractor how and when you can use the other rooms.

At the end, expect a written record and a clear statement of what remains. If the assessment calls for a post-remediation check, that check is made by the assessor, not by the contractor who did the work.

What affects the cost of mold remediation?

The size and location of the affected area, the number of materials to be removed, the amount of containment and cleaning, and whether the work is in a home, a shop or a school. The price is set by the licensed contractor and explained before any work starts.

A contained area in one room costs less to handle than growth spread through a wall, a ceiling and the floor, because the containment and the removal are larger. Access also matters, since a contractor needs room to work safely.

This site does not publish a figure for remediation. Ask for a written estimate that follows the assessment's scope, and compare it with other licensed contractors on the same scope.

Warning signs

Signs you need mold remediation by a licensed contractor

Do not start removing mold yourself, and do not use a household vacuum or a fan to move dust from a mold area, because both can spread spores through the house. Keep children, elderly people and anyone with breathing problems out of the work area. Wear a properly fitted respirator and disposable gloves if you must enter, and let the contractor set up the containment before anything is disturbed.

  • Growth that covers more than a small patch, or that appears in several rooms
  • Mold behind a wall, under a floor or in a ceiling cavity that has been opened
  • Soft, crumbling or stained drywall, trim or subfloor that has been wet and is now discolored
  • A written assessment that calls for removal of materials in a specific area
  • A smell that stays after the surfaces have been dried and cleaned
  • Growth that returns after cleaning because the source has not been fixed
  • Materials in a school or office that have been affected and need a documented scope
Our process

How our mold remediation by a licensed contractor visit works

  1. Receive the written assessment

    The remediation starts from the assessment, which sets the scope, the areas to be treated and the methods to be used. The contractor checks the assessment for anything unclear and asks the assessor to clarify before work starts.

  2. Contain the work area

    The affected area is closed off so that dust and spores do not spread to the rest of the building. Containment is set up as the assessment describes, and the contractor records how it was set up and what was inside the area.

  3. Remove or clean the affected materials

    Materials that cannot be cleaned, such as soaked porous board or insulation, are removed and bagged. Materials that can be cleaned are cleaned as the scope directs. The contractor keeps the removed materials separate from the rest of the job.

  4. Dry and check the area

    The area is dried to the readings, because mold cannot be removed reliably from a surface that will keep wetting. Once the surfaces are dry, the contractor checks them against the assessment and notes any area that still needs attention.

  5. Document and close out

    The contractor records the work done, the materials removed, the cleaning and the drying readings. The records are given to the homeowner, and any post-remediation check the assessment calls for is arranged with the assessor, who is a separate licensed party.

Options

Types and options for mold remediation by a licensed contractor

Small, contained area

A small patch of growth in one area, such as a bathroom wall or a closet, can often be contained and cleaned in a short job. The contractor still works to the written scope, and the area is checked before it is closed up.

Removal of wet building materials

Drywall, insulation and some subfloor material that has soaked and grown mold usually cannot be cleaned to a safe condition. The contractor removes them within the contained area and disposes of them as the scope requires.

Cleaning of hard, non-porous surfaces

Hard surfaces such as metal, sealed tile and some framing can be cleaned and dried rather than removed. The contractor decides which surfaces can be cleaned, and it explains the reason for each one in the record.

Large or multi-room area

Growth that spans several rooms needs a larger containment and more planning. The contractor schedules the work around the assessment and the drying, and keeps the records for each room.

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Why mold remediation by a licensed contractor is different in Lubbock and the Texas South Plains

Remediation in Lubbock is licensed in the same way as anywhere else in Texas, under TDLR. A contractor working in any of the 18 ZIP areas this site covers must hold the same license, and a homeowner checks it the same way.

Lubbock had 257,141 residents at the 2020 Census. Many different kinds of building are remediated in a city that size, from houses to offices and shops. The scope is set by the assessment for each building, and the remediation follows it.

Remediation work also reaches the five nearby towns, Idalou, New Deal, Shallowater, Ransom Canyon and Wolfforth. The state rules are the same there, and the homeowner should check the contractor's license before the work starts, however far the building is from the city.

Related

Mold After Water Damage

When mold shows up after a water event in Lubbock, a licensed assessor is called first and the removal is done by a separate licensed contractor.

School District Mold Projects

A school district project is the one Texas mold case where one party may do both assessment and remediation.

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Which Texas Mold Licenses a Commercial Property Job Needs

A commercial property with mold in Texas needs a licensed Mold Assessment Consultant for the assessment and a separate licensed Mold Remediation Contractor for the removal, under TDLR rules and Occupations Code Chapter 1958.

FAQ

Mold Remediation by a Licensed Contractor FAQs

Can I clean the mold myself?

For a very small surface on a hard, non-porous material, some homeowners clean it themselves. Anything larger, anything behind a wall or under a floor, and anything that has soaked into porous material should go to a licensed contractor working to a written assessment.

What if the contractor finds more mold than the assessment showed?

It should stop and tell you. The new finding should go back to the assessor for review before the scope is changed. Ask for any change to be agreed in writing, so you know what is being done and why.

How do I check a contractor's license?

Ask for the individual license and the company license, and check both with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. A contractor who will not provide the numbers is a reason to look elsewhere. Also ask for a certificate of the company's liability insurance.

Will my house be safe to live in during the work?

The answer turns on how large the area is and how tightly it can be sealed off. Ask the contractor and the assessor whether the rest of the house can be used during the work, and follow the containment instructions exactly.

Who checks that the work is done right?

The assessor, who is separate from the contractor, checks the work against the assessment if a post-remediation check is part of the scope. The contractor documents the work, and you keep those records. Do not accept a claim that the work is finished without the records.

Can the same firm assess the mold and remove it?

Not on the same project in Texas, except for a school district project. The rule means one party cannot do both on one project. Ask the firm which license it holds for the work it is quoting, and check that license with TDLR.

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