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Water Damage, Mold and Restoration Companies in the Brownwood, Texas Area
Brownwood has 1 restoration and remediation company in our listings across 1 city, with 15 public reviews between them.
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What Makes Brownwood, Texas Different
Brownwood sits where the Pecan Bayou winds through the rolling ranch country of Central Texas. Most of the year is dry, but a slow spring storm can drop several inches of rain in a night, and the bayou and the small creeks that feed it rise fast. Never drive or walk into moving water on a low crossing. Floodwater that reaches a home comes from outside and is always contaminated, and a standard homeowners policy does not cover it.
Hail is one of the most common causes of damage here. A hard hail storm can crack shingles and skylights, and the leak may not show on the ceiling until the next rain. After any big hail, have the roof looked at and take dated photos of the damage for your claim. Strong straight line wind and the odd tornado can also open roofs, so tarp any hole the same day.
The clay soil shrinks in drought and swells when it rains, and that movement can crack slabs and the pipes that run under them. A water bill that jumps with no clear cause, or a warm spot on a tile floor, can point to a slab leak. Hard freezes are rare but real, and the February 2021 winter storm split pipes in homes across Texas. Never run a generator in a garage or near a window, because carbon monoxide kills quietly.
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Checking a License in Brownwood
Texas licenses mold work through the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. For mold jobs of 25 contiguous square feet or more, ask for a state licensed mold assessor to write the plan and a separate state licensed mold remediation contractor to do the cleanup, because Texas does not let the same company do both on one project. Look up both license numbers on the department’s website before you sign.
Texas has no statewide license for general contractors, so for rebuild work ask for proof of liability insurance and check with your city about permits. Plumbers are licensed by the state, so a slab leak or burst pipe repair should be done by a licensed plumber. For the drying and cleanup itself, ask whether the technicians hold industry certification in water damage or mold remediation.
What Jobs Cost in Brownwood
| Job | Typical in Brownwood | National typical |
|---|---|---|
| Water Damage Restorationper job, a single room of clean water | $900 to $2,600 | $1,000 to $3,000 |
| Water Damage Restorationper job, a typical drying job | $1,150 to $5,300 | $1,300 to $6,000 |
| Mold Remediationper job, a typical professional job | $1,300 to $5,300 | $1,500 to $6,000 |
| Mold Remediationper job, an attic | $1,750 to $6,600 | $2,000 to $7,500 |
| Mold Inspection and Testingper visit, a visual inspection | $175 to $550 | $200 to $600 |
| Mold Inspection and Testingper visit, an inspection with samples | $275 to $900 | $300 to $1,000 |
| Mold Inspection and Testingper visit, a clearance test | $275 to $700 | $300 to $800 |
| Fire and Smoke Damage Restorationper room, light smoke cleaning | $450 to $2,200 | $500 to $2,500 |
| Fire and Smoke Damage Restorationper job, a contained kitchen or room fire | $2,600 to $22,000 | $3,000 to $25,000 |
| Asbestos Testing and Abatementper job, a single area in a home | $1,050 to $4,400 | $1,200 to $5,000 |
| Asbestos Testing and Abatementper job, a 200 square foot kitchen floor | $1,300 to $2,600 | $1,500 to $3,000 |
| Asbestos Testing and Abatementper job, attic vermiculite, whole-house siding or several areas | $8,800 to $17,500 | $10,000 to $20,000 |
| Lead Paint Testing and Abatementper visit, an XRF inspection of a typical home | $275 to $600 | $300 to $700 |
| Lead Paint Testing and Abatementper visit, a risk assessment | $450 to $1,300 | $500 to $1,500 |
| Hoarding Cleanupper job, light clutter in a few rooms | $900 to $2,600 | $1,000 to $3,000 |
| Hoarding Cleanupper job, most homes | $1,750 to $13,000 | $2,000 to $15,000 |
| Hoarding Cleanupper job, biohazard or structural damage | $13,000 to $22,000 | $15,000 to $25,000 |