Black Mold Removal in Cleveland, TX

Signs to take seriously

• Dark growth climbing drywall in a home that took river or rain water.
• A heavy, earthy smell from the floor of a pier-and-beam house.
• Black spots on ceilings under the attic AC unit.
• Stained, swollen baseboards or door casings.
• Spotting on clothes or shoes stored in a closet on an outside wall.

Local conditions in Cleveland

Cleveland is a Liberty County city about 45 miles from Houston, on I-69/US 59 at a rail junction, bordered on the north by Sam Houston National Forest. The Trinity River is the big water risk nearby. In one spring flood along the river near Cleveland, fast-moving water washed out part of the road at New River Lake Estates and flooded a bridge at The Preserve of Texas; residents got around by boat and tractor, and one compared the rise to Harvey. Harvey itself affected more than 7,000 homes across Liberty County, with about 800 suffering major damage or destroyed. Wooded lots add shade that keeps roofs and siding damp, and the area's long humid summers keep AC systems running and ducts sweating. Those conditions produce dark mold whether or not a flood ever reaches the house.

Cost factors

Angi's Houston cost data reports mold removal averaging $2,016, with most jobs from $863 to $3,329. A home farther out from the metro may carry travel time in the quote. Growth under a raised floor, behind walls or in ductwork costs more to reach; HomeGuide's 2026 national figures put crawl space jobs at $1,500 to $4,000. Under Texas law, the consultant who assesses and later clears the work bills separately from the company that removes the mold.

What happens when you call

An independent company will ask what you see, how much there is and what got wet. For a professional job, a consultant who holds a TDLR license writes the protocol at least one day ahead; a separate company holding a TDLR mold remediation contractor license performs the work; and the consultant returns for a post-remediation assessment. Rebuilding permits come from the City of Cleveland's Permits & Inspections Division at 907 E. Houston St. Renters can report substandard housing to Cleveland Code Compliance and Enforcement through the city's GovWell portal.