Attic Mold Removal in Bacliff, TX

Living on the bay, what should I watch for in the attic?

Bacliff is an unincorporated bayfront community in Galveston County, about 33 miles from Houston, that began as the resort town of Clifton-by-the-Sea. Most of it lies along the bay east of SH 146. Hurricanes have shaped it for a century: the 1915 storm destroyed many improvements, the 1943 hurricane did major damage, and after Hurricane Ike the county ran debris removal for Bacliff and nearby unincorporated areas. The community's elevation, about 16 feet, helped limit Ike's flooding, but high ground does nothing for a roof. Salt wind wears down flashing, sealant and shingle edges, and tropical rain pushed sideways finds those weak spots. Check the decking near the ridge, vents and any skylight after every major storm.

The roof is fine. Where else could the water come from?

Look at the AC. Many homes here keep the air handler in the attic, where its coil drips into a pan all summer. If the condensate line clogs, the pan fills and spills onto insulation and the ceiling. Duct runs with torn jackets sweat in the heat. Bath fans ducted into the attic push humid air straight onto the decking, and humid bay air coming through soffits adds to the load. Growth gathered around the unit or a fan housing points away from the roof.

How does a Bacliff attic job work under Texas law?

A mold assessment consultant who holds a TDLR license inspects the attic, measures what is affected and gives you a written protocol before work begins. A separate company with a TDLR mold remediation contractor license does the removal, since Texas does not allow one company to assess and remediate the same project. After the consultant's post-remediation assessment passes, you receive a Certificate of Mold Damage Remediation. National ranges (HomeGuide, 2026) put attic work at $1,500 to $6,000 for part of an attic and $6,000 to $15,000 for a full one, plus the consultant's fee.

A note on county offices

Bacliff is unincorporated, so floodplain and development permits go through Galveston County's Engineering, Floodplain & Right-of-Way office at 722 Moody in Galveston, 409.770.5552. Ask there before replacing decking or framing. The Galveston County Health District does not handle mold complaints.