Black Mold Removal in Dickinson, TX

Signs of dark mold

• Black or gray-green spots creeping up from the floor line on drywall.
• Paint bubbling or flaking on lower walls of a room that once flooded.
• A strong musty smell when you open a closet or the space under stairs.
• Dark staining on wood trim, door jambs or cabinet bases.
• Recurring spots around ceiling vents during summer.

Local conditions in Dickinson

Dickinson is a Galveston County city about 32 miles from Houston, with Dickinson Bayou flowing in and out of town. Hurricane Harvey flooded about 90 percent of the city, and about half of it was destroyed by flooding. Many homes were gutted and rebuilt since, but where wet framing or insulation was closed in before it fully dried, dark growth can surface later behind new drywall. Bayou proximity, flat land and the long, humid AC season keep moisture a constant concern even without a storm. EPA's guidance is that flooded materials not dried within 24 to 48 hours should be assumed moldy, and porous ones usually have to go.

What affects the cost

Angi's Houston cost data reports mold removal averaging $2,016, with typical jobs from $863 to $3,329 and a full range of $500 to $5,500. Prices rise when the job spreads across several rooms, when walls must be opened to reach hidden growth, and when flooring or cabinets come out. Because Texas law requires the assessment and the removal to be done by separate companies, expect two bills. HomeGuide's 2026 national figures put whole-house remediation, over 1,000 square feet, at $15,000 to $30,000, which is why sizing the problem early matters.

What happens when you call

An independent local company will ask about the growth and the home's water history. For a professional job, a mold assessment consultant who holds a TDLR license writes the protocol; a different company with a TDLR remediation license follows it; the consultant then checks clearance, and you receive a Certificate of Mold Damage Remediation. Rebuilding needs a permit from the City of Dickinson Building Permits & Inspections Division, which posts the current FEMA Elevation Certificate form for applicants. Renters can use the city's online Report a Code Violation form for unrepaired leaks.