Attic Mold Removal in Splendora, TX

Splendora conditions

Splendora is a small city about 35 miles from Houston that grew around a railroad spur; most residents live in rural areas. The East Fork of the San Jacinto River runs nearby, and during Harvey its water rose quickly near East River Road just outside town, flooding mobile homes and knocking some off their foundations. Most attic mold here, though, comes from rain and heat rather than rising water. Storms push water past roof flashing, and in summer an attic air handler can produce enough condensation to soak insulation if its drain line slows.

Clean or replace?

The assessment consultant's protocol decides which applies to each area. Under Texas law that consultant holds a TDLR license and works for a different company from the remediation contractor that does the removal. The protocol arrives in writing before work begins and spells out containment, quantities and the clearance criteria the attic must meet afterward.

Signs to look for

• Spotting on the decking near vents, valleys or chimneys
• A musty smell when the hatch opens
• Water marks or rust in the drain pan
• Insulation that looks flattened or discolored
• Growth around a bath fan that ends in the attic

Timing and seasonal notes

Late spring through early fall is when attic AC equipment works hardest and drain lines clog most, so that is when overflow-related mold tends to show up. Storm season brings roof leaks. Check the attic after any heavy rain and again mid-summer. If decking or framing is replaced, the City of Splendora Building Department issues permits at City Hall, with construction inspections done by third party Bureau Veritas; the city follows the 2012 International Residential Code.