Useful information. Clear sources.

How post-remediation verification checks the work against the protocol.

What the Texas certificate records and which documents to keep with it.

What to ask before mold work, and where to find TDLR guidance.

Answers about inspection scope, testing, reports, scheduling, and service coverage.

Why include a mold assessment in the option period, what buyers receive, and useful Texas resources.

A practical introduction to moisture control, cleanup and preventing recurring growth. Start here for the connection between water problems and mold.

Explains when sampling can help and why results need a defined purpose. EPA has not established federal limits for mold spores, so a sample is not a federal pass-or-fail test.

Before hiring

TDLR Consumer Mold Information Sheet (PDF) →Verify a Texas license →

After remediation

Texas Department of Insurance CMDR form MDR-1 (PDF) →Our CMDR guide →

Questions or concerns

TDLR mold FAQ →TDLR complaint process →

2022 | Inspection method

Park and Cox-Ganser describe a consistent way to record stains, visible mold, dampness and mold odors by room. Useful for tracking building conditions and prioritizing repairs. It is a documentation method, not a Texas clearance standard.

2025 | Long-term cohort

The Espoo Cohort Study followed people from childhood into adulthood and found associations between reported dampness or mold exposure and respiratory infections. It supports taking persistent moisture seriously, but cannot diagnose an individual or set a passing mold level for a property.

Research informs the questions we ask. A property's condition still needs to be evaluated on its own facts.