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Short answer
A mold assessment is an inspection or survey of a property to find out whether mold is present and, where needed, to write the remediation plan. In Texas, assessment for hire is done by TDLR-licensed Mold Assessment Companies, and the firm that assesses your project may not also remediate it. Ask what the assessment covers and what the written report will include.
What a mold assessment is
TDLR describes mold assessment as inspecting or surveying a structure to determine whether mold is present, or to develop a remediation plan; remediation is the removal, cleaning or other treatment of mold. The assessor's written plan, the protocol, is what remediation companies quote against.
Ask what the visit covers
Ask which areas will be inspected, whether moisture readings will be taken, whether the assessor recommends sampling, and why. If samples are taken, ask which laboratory analyzes them and how the results will be explained in the report. A good assessor should be able to tell you what a test can and cannot show for your situation.
Independence from the remediation company
TDLR's guidance says a licensee may not conduct both the mold assessment and the mold remediation on the same project. A company can hold both licenses, but on your job one firm does the assessment and a different firm does the remediation. Choosing the assessor yourself keeps the plan and the work separate.
After the remediation
TDLR's FAQ explains that clearance is determined by a licensed assessment consultant after a post-remediation assessment. Ask up front whether the assessor will do this follow-up visit and how it is priced.
What a mold assessment / testing quote should include
- Areas, rooms and building systems to be inspected
- Moisture readings and sampling: whether, where and why
- Laboratory used for any samples
- Written report: findings, photos and the remediation protocol where needed
- Post-remediation assessment and clearance: included or priced separately
- Turnaround time for the report
Find licensed mold assessment / testing companies in Texas
Browse the Texas directory by county or city. Each listing shows its TDLR license number, license type and expiration date with the date we checked them. Check the license in the TDLR search before hiring, and ask for a written scope.
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Frequently asked questions
Can the assessment company also do the remediation?
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TDLR's guidance says a licensee may not conduct both the mold assessment and the mold remediation on the same project. A company can hold both licenses, but on your job one firm does the assessment and a different firm does the remediation.
Is a mold test the same as a mold assessment?
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Not always. Sampling may be part of an assessment, but an assessment also covers the inspection, moisture sources and, where needed, the remediation protocol. Ask each company what its assessment includes.
Can an assessor tell me whether mold is affecting my health?
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No. Assessors inspect buildings. For health questions, talk to a doctor or other medical professional.
Sources
- [1]Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, Mold Assessors and Remediators (checked October 16, 2026)
- [2]Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, Mold Assessors and Remediators: Frequently Asked Questions (checked October 16, 2026)
- [3]Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, Mold Assessors and Remediators: Laws and Rules (Occupations Code ch. 1958, 16 TAC ch. 78) (link checked October 16, 2026)
- [4]Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, Verify a License (link checked October 16, 2026)
- [5]U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture and Your Home (checked October 16, 2026)
Any prices are ranges published by the sources above, not quotes. Your price depends on the assessment, the size and location of the affected area, access and local labor rates. Compare written quotes for the same scope.