10/03/2026
❓We get asked many times “What’s the difference between being mold certified and being licensed to perform mold remediation in Texas?” ❓
➡️Here’s the answer and it’s not short, but it’s definitely worth the read. We want you to have the necessary knowledge to make an informed decision about your health and home.
➡️It’s an important distinction.
Many general contractors, restoration, roofing, carpet-cleaning and water-mitigation companies advertise that they are “mold certified,” including IICRC certified.
‼️But certification is NOT the same as a Texas mold remediation license.
IICRC certification represents industry education and training. It does not replace the licensing requirements established by the State of Texas for regulated mold remediation.
✅ A Texas Mold Remediation Contractor license through TDLR involves specific training, experience, examination and regulatory requirements. Licensed mold remediation companies must also meet state insurance requirements and operate under Texas mold regulations.
And there’s another important protection for property owners:
On regulated mold remediation projects, the remediation contractor follows a written protocol prepared by a licensed Mold Assessment Consultant. The assessor and remediator serve separate roles in the process.
‼️Water mitigation is not mold remediation.
Drying a structure after water damage and legally performing regulated mold remediation are two different things.
✅So when a company says it is “certified” or “licensed,” ask one more question:
Licensed by whom?
IICRC certification does not equal a TDLR mold license — and it does not replace one.
✅Before hiring someone for a mold remediation project in Texas, ask to see their TDLR mold credentials.
🌟Old Oak Environmental
TDLR Licensed • 26 Years Experience
📞 832-515-5868
Experience Matters When It Matters Most.
