3 Licensed Mold Companies in Amarillo

Source: Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) · See the full directory below

License Verification · Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

Licensed Water Damage Contractors in Amarillo, Texas

Verify your water damage or mold contractor's license in Amarillo, Texas. Direct link to TDLR License Search, what licenses to check, red flags, and how to confirm IICRC certification.

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Quick Answer — How many licensed mold companies are in Amarillo?

As of August 2026, 3 companies hold an active TDLR mold license registered in Amarillo: 2 mold remediation companies, 1 assessment company, and 0 analysis laboratories. Across Potter County, another 15 individuals hold personal mold licenses. That works out to roughly one licensed mold company per 66,798 residents. Typical professional water damage restoration in Amarillo runs $1,350–$7,650 depending on severity.

How to Verify a Texas Mold Contractor License

Go to tdlr.texas.gov/LicenseSearch

Search by contractor company name or individual's name

Confirm license type is 'Mold Remediation Contractor' or 'Mold Assessment Consultant'

Verify status shows 'Active' with a future expiration date

Check for any disciplinary actions in the same record

Cross-check IICRC certification at iicrc.org/find-an-iicrc-certified-firm

Lookup tip: When searching TDLR, use the company's full legal name — not their DBA (doing business as) name. If in doubt, ask the contractor for their TDLR license number directly.

Texas Mold License Types (Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation)

Mold Assessment Consultant (MAC)

Licensed by Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

Mold Remediation Contractor (MRC)

Licensed by Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

Mold Assessment Technician (MAT)

Licensed by Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

Mold Remediation Worker (MRW)

Licensed by Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

Texas has no separate water damage restoration license — only mold work requires a TDLR license. Structural reconstruction requires a general contractor registered with the Texas Secretary of State.

IICRC WRT (Water Restoration Technician) and ASD (Applied Structural Drying) certifications are the industry standard for extraction and drying. Not required by Texas law but recognized by all major TX insurers as proof of competency.

Key Facts — Texas Contractor Licensing

Mold work requires a TDLR license — a general contractor license alone is not sufficient
Texas does not require a separate state license for water damage extraction and drying — only the mold remediation phase is licensed
TDLR mold contractors must carry at least $300,000 general liability insurance per occurrence
The same company cannot hold both a Mold Assessment and Mold Remediation license in TX — these must be separate firms

State fact: Texas processes more mold remediation licenses than any other state due to Hurricane Harvey (2017) and the February 2021 freeze event.

Penalty: Performing mold remediation or mold assessment without a TDLR license is a Class A misdemeanor in Texas — up to $25,000 fine per violation under TX Occupations Code §1958.

Mold Licensing in Amarillo — By the Numbers

Active licensed companies

in Amarillo

Licensed professionals

Potter County

Licenses expiring

within 12 months

1:66,798

Company-to-resident ratio

pop. 200,393

TDLR-Licensed Mold Companies in Amarillo

3 companies hold an active mold license registered in Amarillo, per public Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation records (updated August 2026). Always confirm current status at the official portal before hiring.

Remediation Companies

Assessment Companies

Analysis Laboratories

Remediation Companies

Licensed to remove and remediate mold — the companies you hire after water damage.

Amarillo Steam Team LLC

License RCO1776 · Expires Mar 15, 2028

PO BOX 7738, Amarillo 79114

806-570-9501

Arlo Environmental INC.

License RCO1435 · Expires Oct 21, 2026

8700 N US HIGHWAY 287, Amarillo 79108

806-646-5854

Assessment Companies

Licensed to inspect, test, and write remediation protocols — hire separately from your remediation company to avoid conflicts of interest.

Apex Technical Servicw

License ACO1303 · Expires Jan 7, 2028

211 S E 17TH AVE, Amarillo 79102

806-381-8888

Beyond companies: 2 licensed remediation contractors, 2 assessment consultants, 11 remediation workers hold individual TDLR licenses across Potter County. Individual license holders typically work for the companies listed above — ask any technician for their personal license number and verify it too.

Directory compiled from public Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation license records. HearthDry is not affiliated with and does not endorse the companies listed; license status may change — verify at the official portal.

How Amarillo Compares Across Texas

Active TDLR-licensed mold companies registered in Texas's largest markets. A higher company count generally means faster availability and more competitive bids after a water event.

City	Licensed Companies	County	Population	Residents per Company
Houston	91	Harris	2,304,580	25,325
San Antonio	42	Bexar	1,434,625	34,158
Austin	32	Travis	978,908	30,591
Dallas	25	Dallas	1,304,379	52,175
Plano	16	Collin	285,494	17,843
Fort Worth	15	Tarrant	918,915	61,261
Carrollton	13	Dallas	133,434	10,264
El Paso	11	El Paso	678,815	61,710
Amarillo ← this page	3	Potter	200,393	66,798

Licensed Mold Companies Near Amarillo

After major storms, Amarillo companies book up fast. These nearby cities also have active licensed mold companies — most serve the whole metro area:

Lubbock

8 licensed companies · 114 mi away

Wichita Falls

3 licensed companies · 210 mi away

Abilene

5 licensed companies · 226 mi away

Odessa

2 licensed companies · 235 mi away

Fort Worth

15 licensed companies · 309 mi away

Arlington

10 licensed companies · 320 mi away

Red Flags — Unlicensed Contractor Warning Signs

No written estimate or contract before work begins
Cannot provide a license number when asked
Asks you to sign an AOB (Assignment of Benefits) form immediately
Demands full cash payment upfront
No proof of general liability or workers' compensation insurance
Arrived unsolicited immediately after a storm (storm chaser)

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License Verification — Amarillo, Texas FAQ

Do water damage contractors need a license in Amarillo, Texas?

Water damage extraction and drying itself does not require a separate state license in Texas. However, the mold remediation phase — which nearly always follows water damage — requires a license from Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Any contractor doing mold work without this license is operating illegally and may expose you to liability. Always verify the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation license before work begins.

How do I verify a mold contractor's license in Amarillo, Texas?

Go to www.tdlr.texas.gov/LicenseSearch/ and search by the contractor's company or individual name. Confirm the license type is Mold Assessment Consultant (MAC) or Mold Remediation Contractor (MRC) and status is Active with a future expiration date. Also verify their IICRC certification at iicrc.org/find-an-iicrc-certified-firm. When searching TDLR, use the company's full legal name — not their DBA (doing business as) name. If in doubt, ask the contractor for their TDLR license number directly.

What is the penalty for hiring an unlicensed contractor in Amarillo, Texas?

Performing mold remediation or mold assessment without a TDLR license is a Class A misdemeanor in Texas — up to $25,000 fine per violation under TX Occupations Code §1958. Beyond the legal risk to the contractor, you face real consequences too: your homeowners insurance may deny the claim if unlicensed work is discovered, your state warranty protections may be void, and improper remediation can leave mold behind — costing more to fix correctly the second time.

What should licensed water damage restoration cost in Texas?

Licensed restoration contractors in Texas use Xactimate pricing — the same software insurance adjusters use. Typical statewide ranges: residential single-room events $1,500–$4,000; basement flooding $3,500–$10,000; sewage backup $5,000–$18,000. Category 3 events (sewage or floodwater) cost more due to full decontamination requirements. Always get 2–3 written estimates — the lowest bid from an unlicensed contractor is never the right choice.

What is IICRC certification and is it required in Amarillo, Texas?

IICRC (Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification) is the national professional certification for restoration technicians. IICRC WRT (Water Restoration Technician) and ASD (Applied Structural Drying) certifications are the industry standard for extraction and drying. Not required by Texas law but recognized by all major TX insurers as proof of competency. IICRC WRT (Water Restoration Technician) is the standard for water damage; IICRC S520/AMRT covers mold. You can verify any firm's IICRC status at iicrc.org/find-an-iicrc-certified-firm.

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