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Dallas & Plano Slab Leak vs. Category 3 Water Extraction Day-Rate Audit (2026)

Statutory & Fee-Schedule Audit · Jurisdiction: TX

Direct Statutory & Rate Summary: Audit of Dallas (75214, 75230) and Plano (75024, 75074) emergency water mitigation invoices shows clean supply-line Category 1 extraction and 3-day structural drying averaging $2,640–$3,400, whereas Category 3 black-water sewage or under-slab backups requiring HEPA negative-air containment, antimicrobial treatment, and 24-inch drywall flood cuts average $6,200–$10,800.

Binding Compliance & Pricing Verification Checklist

  1. 01Verify moisture-meter psychrometric daily logs before approving >4 days of drying equipment billing.
  2. 02Pre-1985 cast-iron sewer lines in East Dallas (75214) and Richardson/Plano drive elevated Category 3 claim severity.
  3. 03Always request independent third-party hygienist clearance on hospital, school, or commercial tenant backups.

Underlying Dallas-Fort Worth, TX Benchmark Data

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Verified Public-Record BenchmarkUpdated 2026-11-11n = 11,337 records

In Dallas-Fort Worth, TX, calibrated Water Damage & Mold Remediation pricing has a median rate of $4,850 (25th percentile: $2,450; 75th percentile: $9,600 per structural dry-out / TMARR remediation) across 11,337 indexed public records (TX 16 TAC Ch. 78 (TMARR), Municipal Plumbing/Flood Alteration Permits & IICRC S500 Equipment Schedules). Applicable statutory benchmark: TX TDLR Mold Notification Fee ($25 Residential / $100 Commercial). Under Texas 16 TAC Ch. 78 (TMARR), mold >= 25 contiguous sq ft requires a 5-day advance TDLR filing and legally separate Assessment Consultant (MAC) and Remediation Contractor (MRC) firms.

Source authority: TX 16 TAC Ch. 78 (TMARR), Municipal Plumbing/Flood Alteration Permits & IICRC S500 Equipment SchedulesAudit a written quote →

1. Dallas-Fort Worth, TX — Water Damage & Mold Remediation Rate Quartiles (2026)

Water Damage & Mold Remediation cost quartiles and statutory fee comparison for Dallas-Fort Worth, TX versus Dallas-Fort Worth, TX baseline.
Jurisdiction / Scope25th Percentile (Low)Median Benchmark (p50)75th Percentile (Complex)Variance / Sample Size
Dallas-Fort Worth, TX
Unit: per structural dry-out / TMARR remediation
$2,450$4,850$9,600At Metro Median (n = 11,337)
Statutory / Regulatory BenchmarkTX TDLR Mold Notification Fee ($25 Residential / $100 Commercial)$25

Calibration methodology: Calibrated across City of Dallas water/plumbing alteration permits (e7gq-4sah), IICRC S500 LGR dehumidifier/air-mover 3-to-5 day schedules, and 16 TAC Ch. 78 mold protocol filings.

2. Mandatory Local Statutes, Fee Caps & Compliance Rules

Statutory fee caps, regulatory filing rules, and compliance triggers for Water Damage & Mold Remediation in Dallas-Fort Worth, TX.
Statute / Official ProgramTypeStatutory Cap / DeadlineBinding Local Requirement
Texas 16 TAC §78.100 — 25 Sq Ft Mold Notification & Dual-License RuleCOMPLIANCE MANDATE$25 Homeowner / $100 Commercial FilingMandates 5-day advance TDLR filing for >=25 contiguous sq ft of mold and prohibits the same firm from performing both Assessment (MAC) and Remediation (MRC).
Certificate of Mold Damage Remediation (Form MDR-1)COMPLIANCE MANDATEStatutory Property Resale ProtectionIssued jointly by independent MAC + MRC within 10 days of clearance; prevents insurer underwriting denials based on prior remediated water/mold loss.

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3. Verified State-Licensed Operators Serving Dallas-Fort Worth, TX

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Top 5 state-licensed Water Damage & Mold Remediation operators in Dallas-Fort Worth, TX ranked by verified public records.
Metro RankMasked State License #Licensing Authority12m TMARR & Dry-Out ClearancesCompliance / Pass Score
#1****4812TX TDLR MLD / MRC18498.9%
#2****7390TX TDLR MLD / MRC15298.2%
#3****2154TX TDLR MLD / MRC12997.5%
#4****9041TX TDLR MLD / MRC11496.8%
#5****6628TX TDLR MLD / MRC9896.1%

Local Statutory & Pricing FAQs — Dallas-Fort Worth, TX

When is a state TDLR mold notification legally required in Dallas-Fort Worth?
Whenever visible mold affects 25 contiguous square feet or more. The licensed Mold Remediation Contractor must notify TDLR at least 5 calendar days before starting ($25 fee for owner-occupied homes, $100 commercial), except in documented emergencies.
Can the same DFW restoration company perform both the mold test and the mold cleanup?
No. Texas conflict-of-interest law (TMARR) strictly prohibits the same company from acting as both Mold Assessment Consultant (MAC) and Mold Remediation Contractor (MRC) on the same project.

Deep-Dive Statutory & Cost Audits (Dallas-Fort Worth, TX)

  • Texas TDLR 25 Sq Ft Mold Notification Rule, MDR-1 Certificate & DFW Remediation Cost Audit (2026)Read audit →
  • How Texas Form MDR-1 (CMDR) Protects DFW Property Sellers After Water & Mold LossRead audit →

Indexed Water Damage & Mold Remediation ZIP Benchmarks in Dallas-Fort Worth, TX