Mold Removal & Remediation in Fresno, TX

Local conditions in Fresno

Fresno sits on FM 521 at the Brazoria County line, about 17 miles from downtown Houston, where large bedroom-community subdivisions such as Teal Run, Winfield Lakes, NewPoint Estates and Cambridge Falls replaced former forest and grazing land. Like the rest of the region, it gets long, humid summers and heavy downpours on flat ground that drains slowly. Most homes depend on air conditioning for much of the year, and attic air handlers and ductwork can sweat and drip. Water that sits in a wall for more than a day or two is enough to start growth. Because Fresno is unincorporated, there is no city building department or code office; county offices and state rules fill those roles, as the table below shows.

Who handles what in unincorporated Fort Bend County

Signs to look for

• Spots on the ceiling below the attic air handler
• Peeling paint or swollen baseboards near a bathroom
• A musty smell in a closet on an exterior wall
• Mold on window frames where condensation collects
• Growth that returns within weeks after bleach
• Black specks on the paper backing of drywall behind a washing machine

Timing notes

Dry wet materials within 24 to 48 hours, as EPA advises, and keep indoor humidity below 60 percent through the summer. Plan for the protocol to arrive at least one calendar day before removal begins. If you rebuild after remediation, Fort Bend County Engineering requires a development permit for work in a floodplain or flood-prone area and for enclosed structures or slabs of 400 square feet or more, including changes to existing buildings. Check your lot on FEMA's Flood Map Service Center, which the county points residents to, before you plan the rebuild.