Texas · 2026 pricing
Mold remediation cost in Texas
A typical 50 sqft basement remediation in Texas runs $1,612–$3,293 with a state cost factor of 0.98× vs. the US average. Severity level is the largest single driver.
Mold Remediation Cost Calculator
Estimated cost
$995–$2,321
Typical: $1,658 · state factor 1.02×
Line items
- Base area cost$1,658
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Why Texas runs below the US average
Mold remediation pricing in Texas reflects three regional factors: licensed remediation contractor wages, humidity-driven demand density, and the supply of IICRC-certified firms. The 0.98× factor is calibrated from BLS data and 2025 HomeAdvisor regional cost reports.
Local market in Texas
Texas has the second-largest mold remediation market in the US after Florida. Houston metro alone has 80+ IICRC-licensed firms — Hurricane Harvey, Imelda, and Beryl driving sustained demand. Dallas-Fort Worth, San Antonio, and Austin each have 40-60 firms. Coastal Texas (Galveston, Beaumont, Corpus Christi) sees event-driven spikes.
Permits, code, and licensing in Texas
Texas requires a Mold Assessment and Remediation license from the Department of Licensing & Regulation (TDLR). The Mold Remediation Contractor (MRC) license is mandatory for any commercial work and residential Level 3+. Houston, Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio each layer additional Building Permit requirements ($100-$300) on top of state licensure.
Top metros in Texas
Strongest demand and contractor density: Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Austin, Fort Worth.