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Why mold is common in Arlington
Arlington sits between Dallas and Fort Worth, and NOAA's 1991–2020 normals for Fort Worth, the nearest station in Tarrant County, show about 38 inches of precipitation a year, with October and May the wettest months. Several creeks run through the city, including Johnson Creek and Rush Creek, and heavy rain can push them out of their banks quickly.
When Tropical Storm Hermine crossed North Texas in 2010, more than 250 structures in Arlington flooded, including 50 homes and 14 condominium complexes along Rush Creek in the Woodland Park area. The city later bought out and demolished 49 of those homes and the condos. Arlington has run a voluntary buyout program for flood-damaged homes since 1997 and has removed hundreds of homes and condo units that flooded again and again.
Flood water is not the only source. Hail and wind damage roofs, the clay soils common in North Texas move slab foundations and the plumbing beneath them, and hard freezes like the February 2021 winter storm burst pipes across the region. After any water damage, the EPA recommends drying wet materials within 24 to 48 hours.
Source: NOAA climate normals
Mold services in Arlington
What mold work costs in Tarrant County
| Service | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Mold inspection, Dallas area | $300–$1,075 |
| Post-remediation clearance test | $150–$500 |
| Remediation, priced per square foot | $10–$25 per sq ft |
| Typical North Texas remediation job | $1,500–$6,000 |
| Full attic or HVAC system | $10,000+ |
Arlington falls in the Dallas–Fort Worth market, where homeowners report inspection costs of roughly $300 to $1,075. Removal and job-total ranges come from North Texas contractor price guides published in 2025 and 2026, and the clearance range from a 2026 Dallas cost guide. Homes and condos that flood from Johnson or Rush Creek need drying and rebuild on top of removal. Texas keeps assessment and removal with separate licensed firms, so ask for both estimates in writing. See our remediation cost guide.
Texas mold licensing: what to check
Arlington homeowners should check two licenses before mold work starts. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation licenses mold assessment consultants, who inspect and write the protocol, and mold remediation contractors, who remove growth; removal of 25 contiguous square feet or more legally requires the latter. No license holder may do both on one project. Since September 1, 2025, the employees doing the work must be individually licensed or registered.
Search the company names at tdlr.texas.gov. Expect the Consumer Mold Information Sheet before the job, and within 10 days after clearance, the Certificate of Mold Damage Remediation. If you plan to sell in the next five years, Texas requires you to give buyers copies of any such certificates.
Will insurance cover it?
Arlington takes part in FEMA's Community Rating System, which can lower flood insurance premiums for residents, and that matters because homeowners policies exclude flood water. Mold after creek or street flooding is a flood-policy claim, and a new NFIP policy usually has a 30-day waiting period. Check your address on the FEMA flood map before storm season.
The Texas Department of Insurance says most homeowners policies do cover sudden and accidental water damage inside the home, like a pipe that bursts, and mold on items it damaged. Gradual leaks usually are not covered, and many Texas policies cap mold costs. Our guide on whether insurance covers mold explains more.
Areas we connect you in
Downtown Arlington, Entertainment District, UTA area, Woodland Park, Lake Arlington, Pantego, Dalworthington Gardens, Viridian, South Arlington, Mansfield, and surrounding neighborhoods of Arlington.