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Licensed Mold Assessment in Texas
A mold assessment consultant inspects the property, samples where needed, finds the moisture source and writes the mold remediation protocol that the remediation contractor must follow. The listings below hold a current Texas mold assessment consultant (MAC) or mold assessment company (ACO) license from TDLR.
Why choose this
- An assessment looks for where mold is growing and where the moisture is coming from, before anyone starts removing material.
- In Texas the assessment consultant writes the mold remediation protocol, which gives remediators a defined scope to quote against.
- A licensed consultant can do the post-remediation assessment (clearance) and sign the Certificate of Mold Damage Remediation (TDI form MDR-1).
Things to consider
- Texas law bars a license holder from doing both assessment and remediation on the same project, so expect to hire a separate remediator.
- Sampling is not always needed. EPA says that in most cases, if mold is visible, sampling is unnecessary, and TDLR notes testing to identify the mold type is not required before remediation.
- An assessment adds a step and a fee before remediation starts. Get 2–3 written quotes.
Questions to ask
- Their TDLR license number and type (MAC, MRC, ACO or RCO), so you can confirm it is current on TDLR License Search.
- Proof of liability insurance, with your property named on the certificate if possible.
- A written contract that describes the work, the areas covered and what the price includes.
- What the assessment covers: visual inspection, moisture readings, any sampling, and whether you get a written report and remediation protocol.
- Whether they will do the post-remediation assessment (clearance), and what it checks.
- Whether they own any interest in, or get paid by, a remediation company. Texas bars owning an interest in both the assessment and the remediation entity on the same project.
Licensed Mold Assessment by county
- Harris 243
- Dallas 103
- Bexar 66
- Travis 65
- Denton 54
- Montgomery 54
- Tarrant 54
- Collin 52
- Fort Bend 43
- Williamson 34
- Galveston 22
- Hays 19
- El Paso 18
- Brazos 14
- Lubbock 14
- Comal 12
- Waller 12
- Ellis 11
- McLennan 11
- Cameron 9
- Jefferson 9
- Nueces 9
- Smith 8
- Rockwall 7
- Johnson 6
- Bell 5
- Taylor 5
- Brazoria 4
- Gregg 4
- Guadalupe 4
- Hardin 4
- Hidalgo 4
- Aransas 3
- Bandera 3
- Bastrop 3
- Caldwell 3
- Kaufman 3
- Kendall 3
- Medina 3
- Parker 3
- Potter 3
- Bowie 2
- Burnet 2
- Chambers 2
- Gillespie 2
- Harrison 2
- Hudspeth 2
- Lampasas 2
- Washington 2
- Wichita 2
- Wilson 2
- Wise 2
- Atascosa 1
- Austin 1
- Burleson 1
- Callahan 1
- Clay 1
- Colorado 1
- Cooke 1
- Coryell 1
- Ector 1
- Erath 1
- Fayette 1
- Grimes 1
- Hill 1
- Hood 1
- Hunt 1
- Kerr 1
- Liberty 1
- Madison 1
- Matagorda 1
- Maverick 1
- Midland 1
- Montague 1
- Nacogdoches 1
- Navarro 1
- Newton 1
- Orange 1
- Palo Pinto 1
- Polk 1
- Red River 1
- Robertson 1
- Shackelford 1
- Starr 1
- Terry 1
- Uvalde 1
- Van Zandt 1
- Victoria 1
- Webb 1
Also see Licensed Mold Remediation and Hold Both License Types, or read mold assessor vs. mold remediator.
Frequently asked questions
What does a Texas mold assessment consultant do?
A licensed Mold Assessment Consultant (MAC) inspects and evaluates a property for mold, and prepares the mold remediation protocol that a licensed remediation contractor must follow. TDLR says that even on a small job, a licensed remediation contractor must work from a protocol developed by a licensed MAC. See our assessment vs. remediation guide.
Can the assessor also do the remediation?
Not on the same project. Texas Occupations Code section 1958.155 says a license holder may not perform both mold assessment and mold remediation on the same project, and a person may not own an interest in both the assessment entity and the remediation entity on that project. The only exception is for school district employees working on district projects.
Do I need mold testing?
Not always. EPA says that in most cases, if visible mold growth is present, sampling is unnecessary, and CDC does not recommend routine mold testing. TDLR notes that testing to determine what kind of mold is present is not required before remediation. Ask what any sampling is meant to answer.