Post-Flood Mold Removal in Dickinson, TX

Signs mold took hold after the water

• Speckled growth climbing from the floor up drywall and paneling
• A musty smell that returns as soon as fans are turned off
• Swollen or delaminating cabinet bases and door frames
• Flooring that lifts, buckles or smells when pulled back
• Water stains on ceilings from roof or AC drain pan leaks after a storm
• Growth on the backs of stored furniture and boxes

The color of mold does not tell you how risky it is. EPA notes mold can irritate the eyes, skin, nose, throat and lungs, and people with asthma or weakened immune systems should stay away from moldy areas.

Dickinson and Dickinson Bayou

Dickinson is a Galveston County city of about 20,800, roughly 32 miles from Houston and 19 miles from Galveston, with roots in farming, tourism and Italian settlement. Dickinson Bayou flows in and out of the city. Harvey hit hard: about 90 percent of Dickinson flooded and about half was destroyed by flooding. Homes that were gutted and rebuilt then can still be at risk when the next tropical system stalls, and new materials soak up water as readily as the old ones did. The City posts the current FEMA Elevation Certificate form on its Building Permits & Inspections page for permit applicants, which matters when you rebuild in a flood-prone spot.

What affects cost

Angi's Houston cost data reports typical mold removal at $863 to $3,329, averaging $2,016. Flood jobs often run larger; national ranges (HomeGuide, 2026) list $1,500 to $6,000 for 100 to 300 square feet and $6,000 to $15,000 for 300 to 1,000. The wet area, cut height, cabinets and floors removed, ducts and the separate assessment consultant set your total.

What happens when you call

You describe the water event and the damage and are connected with independent local companies. A mold assessment consultant writes the protocol, the remediation company follows it inside containment, the consultant checks clearance, and you receive a Certificate of Mold Damage Remediation. Rebuild permits, plan review and inspections go through the City of Dickinson's Building Permits & Inspections Division. Renters whose landlord hasn't fixed flood damage can use the city's Report a Code Violation form, linked from that page.