If a Fresno home took water and the drywall, insulation or flooring stayed wet beyond a day or two, mold removal means taking out those materials and cleaning the framing under a Texas protocol. A mold assessment consultant inspects and sets the scope, and a separate remediation company does the work. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local mold remediation company in Fresno.
Fresno homes and water
Fresno is an unincorporated community of about 24,500 people in eastern Fort Bend County, about 17 miles from downtown Houston, on FM 521 at the Brazoria County line. Large subdivisions such as Teal Run, Winfield Lakes, NewPoint Estates, Andover Farms and Cambridge Falls were built over former forest and grazing land. Like much of the coastal plain, the ground is flat and clay soils drain slowly, so a tropical downpour can leave water standing against slabs and garage doors. Inside, a burst supply line or failed water heater can soak several rooms just as thoroughly as rising water.
Inspection vs removal
| Mold assessment | Mold remediation | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Inspecting, and testing if needed, then writing the protocol | Containment, removal and cleaning to that protocol |
| Who | A mold assessment consultant who holds a TDLR license | A different company holding a TDLR mold remediation license |
| Cost | Angi's Houston cost data: typically $355 to $563 | Angi's Houston cost data: typically $863 to $3,329; flood jobs often more |
| After the work | Post-remediation assessment and clearance | Photos and the Certificate of Mold Damage Remediation within 10 days |
Texas law bars one company from doing both on the same project, so expect two bills. The consultant who writes the protocol is also the one who comes back for clearance, and a consultant who did not write the protocol cannot declare the area clear, so pick one you are comfortable seeing twice.
Signs to check
- Lower drywall that stains or feels cool and soft
- A musty smell near bedroom closets or the garage wall
- Carpet that stays damp at the tack strip
- Spotting behind the washer or under the water heater
Timing and permits
EPA says to treat a flooded home that could not be dried within 24 to 48 hours as having mold. Start drying right away and photograph the damage. Because Fresno is unincorporated, Fort Bend County Engineering issues development permits for any work in a floodplain or flood-prone area and for modifications to enclosed structures of 400 square feet or more. The county points residents to FEMA's Flood Map Service Center to check a property. Fort Bend County Health & Human Services lists mold complaints among the services it does not provide.
Post-Flood Mold Removal questions in Fresno
Does the county health department take mold complaints?
How do I find out whether my home is in a flood zone?
Why are two separate companies involved in a flood mold job?
Can I pull out wet drywall and carpet myself?
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Sources
- EPA: Homeowner's and Renter's Guide to Mold Cleanup After Disasters (pdf)
- EPA: Mold Cleanup in Your Home
- TDLR: Mold Assessors and Remediators FAQs
- 16 Tex. Admin. Code 78.150: Photographs; Certificate of Mold Damage Remediation; Duty of Property Owner
- Angi: How much do mold removal services typically cost? (Houston, TX)
- Angi: Compare Quotes from Mold Inspectors & Testing Services (Houston, TX)
- Fort Bend County Engineering: Permits
- Fort Bend County Health & Human Services: Environmental Health Service Area
- Wikipedia: Fresno, Texas
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