Mold & Mildew Cleanup in Splendora, TX

What makes Splendora homes damp

Splendora is a small city in Montgomery County, about 35 miles from Houston, that grew around a railroad spur; most of its residents live in rural areas. The East Fork of the San Jacinto River runs close by. During Hurricane Harvey, floodwater from the East Fork swamped mobile homes near East River Road just outside town on the Liberty County side, knocking some off their foundations, and one resident said the water rose about four feet in an hour. Homes that took water like that can keep moisture in insulation, subfloors and wall cavities. Even without flooding, humid air, long AC seasons and shaded lots keep closets and bathrooms damp. Manufactured homes can have tight spaces under the floor and around the ducts where condensation collects.

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Signs worth acting on

• A smell that is strongest when the AC first starts.
• Soft spots in the floor or swollen cabinet bottoms.
• Mildew coming back in the same corner every couple of weeks.
• Stains spreading on ceiling panels.

Timing through the year

Late spring through early fall is peak mildew season here, when humidity stays high day and night and the AC runs hard. After any heavy rain or rise on the East Fork, start drying right away: EPA's disaster guidance says to assume mold where a home couldn't be dried within 24 to 48 hours. Mild winter weeks are a good time to open closets, clean vents, check under sinks and look at the skirting and vapor barrier under a manufactured home. If repairs follow, the City of Splendora Building Department issues permits at City Hall, with construction inspections done by Bureau Veritas.