Commercial Mold Remediation in Dickinson, TX

Signs to look for

• Musty odor in a building that was gutted and rebuilt after a flood
• Staining at the bottom of new drywall or on baseboards
• Ceiling tile spotting under rooftop equipment
• Condensation and dark spotting around supply grilles in summer
• Recurring complaints from tenants in the same unit or suite

Local conditions in Dickinson

Dickinson is a Galveston County city of about 21,000 people, roughly 32 miles from Houston, with a history of farming, tourism and Italian settlement. Dickinson Bayou flows in and out of the city. During Hurricane Harvey in 2017, about 90 percent of the city flooded and about half was destroyed by flooding. In buildings that were rebuilt, mold that shows up now usually points to a new moisture source rather than leftover flood damage, though a rushed repair that closed walls before they dried can also be the cause. The consultant's inspection should sort out which it is before any removal plan is written. Moisture readings inside wall cavities, not just on the surface, tell the difference between a fresh leak and a problem that was sealed in years ago.

What affects the cost

Texas law requires one company to assess and a different one to remediate, so plan for two fees. Angi's Houston cost data for mold removal reports an average of $2,016, typically $863 to $3,329, and HomeGuide's 2026 national per-square-foot range is $15 to $30. Commercial work adds containment, after-hours labor and sometimes duct cleaning. Rebuilding goes through the City of Dickinson Community Development's Building Permits & Inspections Division, which handles permit review and issuance, plan review, inspections and certificates of occupancy, and posts the current FEMA Elevation Certificate form for applicants.

What happens when you call

An independent local company will ask about the building, the area involved, the water source and your hours. The usual path is the consultant's inspection and written protocol, the contractor's work plan and TDLR notice on larger jobs, removal under containment, and a clearance assessment by the same consultant. Tenants with unrepaired leaks can file through the city's Report a Code Violation form. The Galveston County Health District lists mold as outside its jurisdiction.