Texas Dry Out & Restoration
Texas Dry Out & Restoration is a two-generation Round Rock family business — Francois Newkirk, who holds Texas Mold Remediation Contractor License #0346 (active through January 2027), and his son Diego Newkirk, who runs operations and field social media as 'Diego the Austin Restorer.' Mold remediation, water damage, sewage cleanup, reconstruction, and roof replacement throughout Round Rock, Austin, Pflugerville, Georgetown, and the Hill Country.
About
Texas Dry Out & Restoration is run by Francois Newkirk and his son Diego — second- and third-generation Texas restorers. Francois has worked Central Texas jobsites since 2002 and holds Texas Mold Remediation Contractor License #0346, the state credential that authorizes mold remediation work in homes and businesses. Diego runs operations and field content as 'Diego the Austin Restorer.'
The work covers the full damage-to-rebuild arc: emergency water extraction, structural drying, mold containment and remediation, sewage cleanup, and reconstruction back to pre-loss condition. The stated promise is a licensed remediator on-site within 24 hours, daily photo updates, and code-compliant rebuilds. BBB A+, Yelp 5.0, headquartered in Round Rock.
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Key Features
A working Central Texas restoration shop. Two generations of Newkirks operating out of Round Rock. One Texas Mold Remediation Contractor license carrying the technical work. Full damage-to-rebuild scope: mold, water, sewage, reconstruction, and roofing — handled by the same team rather than handed across vendors. The Round Rock service-area zip codes are real, the BBB file is real, and the customer testimonials are specific and dated.
MRC #0346
Texas Mold Remediation License
20+ yrs
Central Texas Operating History
5.0★
Yelp Rating (16 reviews)
A+
BBB Rating
24 hr
On-Site Response Promise
Why Choose Us
What sets this operation apart is the combination of a licensed Texas Mold Remediation Contractor running the technical work, a working family ownership structure, and a willingness to handle the full damage-to-rebuild scope under one roof. The same team that runs containment and remediation also does the reconstruction — fewer hand-offs, one accountable contact, no separate GC required.
Texas Mold Remediation Contractor License #0346
Francois Newkirk holds active Texas MRC License #0346, confirmed in the TDLR public registry. Active through January 21, 2027. Texas requires this license for any mold remediation work over 25 contiguous square feet — many Central Texas operators work without one.
Five-step mold remediation protocol
Containment with negative air pressure, removal of unsalvageable porous materials, HEPA vacuum of all surface mold, EPA-registered disinfectant wipe-down, and fogging to address airborne spores. Documented at each step with photos for insurance and homeowner records.
Two-generation family ownership
Francois Newkirk and son Diego are both Managing Members per BBB. Eleventh- and twelfth-generation Texans, second- and third-generation restorers. Round Rock-based, locally and family-owned, with the technical lead and the next generation operating side by side.
Full damage-to-rebuild scope, one team
Mold, water, sewage, reconstruction, and roof replacement under one company. Same crew handles containment, demolition, and rebuild — no separate GC, no coordination between disconnected vendors. Code-compliant work that meets or exceeds Texas restoration standards.
Insurance documentation built for claims
Moisture readings, scope documentation, photo logs, and itemized invoices delivered to homeowners to submit to their carrier. Loyalty stated to the homeowner, not the insurance company. Adjuster meetings on-site when needed to resolve disagreements.
BBB A+ with verified principals
Better Business Bureau A+ rating with both Francois Newkirk and Diego Newkirk listed as Managing Members. Verified by Yelp, 5.0 stars. Long-tenured customers cite multi-year relationships (one customer used Texas Dry Out in 2014 and again in 2020).
Services List
Restoration & Remediation
- Texas-Licensed Mold Remediation (Residential)
- Mold Remediation (Commercial)
- Mold Inspection & Scoping
- Water Damage Restoration — Floods, Burst Pipes, Appliance Leaks, Roof Leaks
- Water Damage Restoration (Commercial)
- Storm & Flood Damage Response
- Sewage Cleanup (Category 3 Water)
- Containment with Negative Air Pressure
- HEPA Vacuum & Surface Mold Removal
- EPA-Registered Disinfectant Treatment
- Antimicrobial Fogging
- Structural Drying with Low Grain Dehumidifiers
- Moisture Mapping & Thermal Imaging
Reconstruction & Support
- Post-Remediation Reconstruction (Drywall, Flooring, Finishes)
- Bathroom Reconstruction
- Kitchen Reconstruction
- Roof Replacement
- General Reconstruction Services
- Daily Photo & Communication Updates
- Code-Compliant Rebuild Documentation
- Insurance Claim Documentation Packets
- Adjuster Meeting Coordination
- Itemized Invoicing for Reimbursement
- Free Inspection & Quote
- Texas Hill Country Service Coverage
- Williamson, Travis & Adjacent Counties
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Francois & Diego Newkirk
Managing Members — Round Rock, TX · TX MRC License #0346 · 2nd & 3rd generation Texas restorers
Contact Information
Service Pages
Service Area
Headquarters
37 Valley View Dr Round Rock, TX 78664
Service Area
Coverage
Round Rock home base, with same-day on-site response across the Austin metro, the I-35 corridor north to Georgetown and Salado, and the Hill Country west to Marble Falls and Dripping Springs. Both residential and commercial.
Credentials
Texas Mold Remediation Contractor License — MRC #0346 (Francois Newkirk)
ACTIVE. Confirmed in the TDLR public Mold Remediation Contractor CSV. Issued by the Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation under the Texas Mold Assessors and Remediators rules. Williamson County. Current through January 21, 2027. This is the state credential that authorizes mold remediation work in Texas — required for any project over 25 contiguous square feet.
AEHS Online Mold Remediation Contractor Refresher (2024)
Continuing education completion required to maintain TDLR Mold Remediation Contractor licensure. Completed December 16, 2024 by Francois Newkirk through AEHS, Inc. (TDLR Mold Training Provider #MTP0125). Certification number 1224-5285B. This is the CE that keeps MRC #0346 active.
BBB A+ Rated — File Opened June 2024
Better Business Bureau A+ rating. Business profile lists both Francois Newkirk and Diego Newkirk as Managing Members. Business start date 12/15/2020 per BBB. Legal entity: NFN First Corp, Texas Corporation, incorporated October 20, 2021. The 'established 2002' language elsewhere reflects Francois's longer Central Texas operating history under prior entities.
Yelp 5.0 — 16 Reviews — Verified by Business
Five-star Yelp rating across 16 customer reviews. Verified by Business badge. Business owner Francois N. statement on Yelp cites established date of 2002 and '75+ positive Angieslist reviews' from prior years. Multi-year customer relationships documented in testimonials.
Independent Press — CBS Austin (March 2022)
Local TV news coverage by CBS Austin (KEYE-TV) following the March 2022 Round Rock tornado. Francois Newkirk quoted by name about insurance, contractor backlogs, and tornado damage assessment. One of the few sources of independent local-press verification.
Honest disclosure — IICRC firm registration not verified; some posted certs lapsed
The website posts four wall certificates. AEHS 2024 is current (above). Three are not current operating credentials: a Clean Trust IICRC Water Restoration certificate for Francois (expired 5/2013), a FEMA IS-00394.a self-study course completion (2014, 1-hour online course), and a Texas Dept of Insurance General Lines Agent license (1994-2014, life/accident/health — not restoration). Texas Dry Out is not listed in the IICRC Global Locator at 50/100/250 mi from Round Rock. Diego's Instagram bio claims active 'IICRC WRT/ASD Certified' — that claim is not supported by the documentary evidence the firm itself publishes. The TDLR MRC license is the real, current credential.
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