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Water Damage, Mold and Restoration Companies in the Harlingen, Texas Area
Harlingen has 6 restoration and remediation companies in our listings across 1 city, with 41 public reviews between them.
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What Makes Harlingen, Texas Different
Harlingen sits in the Rio Grande Valley on land that is almost perfectly flat. The Arroyo Colorado runs through the city, and heavy rain has few places to go, so streets, yards and low homes can take water fast when a tropical storm stalls over the Valley. Floodwater from outside is always contaminated, and a standard homeowners policy does not cover it.
Hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30. Hurricane Dolly in July 2008 brought heavy rain and flooding across the Valley, and wind driven rain gets under shingles and around windows in any strong storm. Long power outages stop air conditioning and dehumidifiers at the same time. Never run a generator in a garage or near a window, because carbon monoxide kills quietly.
The heat and humidity last most of the year, so wet drywall and carpet pad can grow mold within 24 to 48 hours. Air conditioners run nearly nonstop, and a clogged condensate line can soak a ceiling or wall quietly. Many winter residents leave a home closed up for the summer, and a home sealed tight with the air off can grow mold before anyone returns. Keep the air running on a timer or have someone check the home.
Most Reviewed in Harlingen
- 1
ServiceMaster Recovery by H&M24/7
Google rating 4.9 from 39 Google reviews
Top Rated 2026
Water DamageMoldMold TestingFire and SmokeSewage
- 2
Chemical Response & Rmdtn24/7
Google rating 5.0 from 1 Google review
Verified Remediation Pro
MoldBiohazard
- 3
Universal Tech Service
Google rating 5.0 from 1 Google review
Verified Remediation Pro
Water DamageFire and SmokeSewageStorm
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Checking a License in Harlingen
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 Harlingen
| Job | Typical in Harlingen | National typical |
|---|---|---|
| Water Damage Restorationper job, a single room of clean water | $850 to $2,600 | $1,000 to $3,000 |
| Water Damage Restorationper job, a typical drying job | $1,100 to $5,200 | $1,300 to $6,000 |
| Mold Remediationper job, a typical professional job | $1,300 to $5,200 | $1,500 to $6,000 |
| Mold Remediationper job, an attic | $1,700 to $6,400 | $2,000 to $7,500 |
| Mold Inspection and Testingper visit, a visual inspection | $175 to $500 | $200 to $600 |
| Mold Inspection and Testingper visit, an inspection with samples | $250 to $850 | $300 to $1,000 |
| Mold Inspection and Testingper visit, a clearance test | $250 to $700 | $300 to $800 |
| Fire and Smoke Damage Restorationper room, light smoke cleaning | $425 to $2,100 | $500 to $2,500 |
| Fire and Smoke Damage Restorationper job, a contained kitchen or room fire | $2,600 to $21,500 | $3,000 to $25,000 |
| Asbestos Testing and Abatementper job, a single area in a home | $1,050 to $4,300 | $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 | $8,600 to $17,000 | $10,000 to $20,000 |
| Lead Paint Testing and Abatementper visit, an XRF inspection of a typical home | $250 to $600 | $300 to $700 |
| Lead Paint Testing and Abatementper visit, a risk assessment | $425 to $1,300 | $500 to $1,500 |
| Hoarding Cleanupper job, light clutter in a few rooms | $850 to $2,600 | $1,000 to $3,000 |
| Hoarding Cleanupper job, most homes | $1,700 to $13,000 | $2,000 to $15,000 |
| Hoarding Cleanupper job, biohazard or structural damage | $13,000 to $21,500 | $15,000 to $25,000 |