Attic Mold Removal in Friendswood, TX

Our house was repaired after Harvey. Should the attic be checked too?

It is worth a look. Harvey's rain caused 500-year flood events along Clear Creek through Friendswood, and an estimated 3,000 homes were inundated; the city issued 1,787 permits for Harvey repairs in 2017. Repairs naturally focused on walls and floors, but a house that sat closed and wet in late-summer heat can push humidity into the attic. Rebuilds also changed attics: new air handlers, rerouted ducts and replaced bath fans sometimes come back without a proper secondary pan, insulated duct jackets or a fan duct that reaches outdoors. If you notice a smell near the hatch or spotting on the decking, ask an assessor to include the attic.

Why is the growth concentrated around the air handler?

That unit is the attic's main water source. Its coil wrings moisture out of the house air all summer and sends it to a drain pan and condensate line. A clog backs water into the pan and onto the insulation and ceiling. Ducts nearby sweat where their insulation is torn or compressed. Mold that follows the equipment rather than the roof slope is a strong sign the AC needs attention first, and EPA advises not running a system you suspect is contaminated.

What does the removal involve?

Texas law splits the job between two companies. A mold assessment consultant who holds a TDLR license inspects and writes a protocol covering containment, the insulation and wood to be removed or cleaned, and the clearance criteria. A separate company with a TDLR mold remediation contractor license does the work: sealing the hatch, bagging insulation, cleaning or replacing decking and controlling dust. The consultant then confirms clearance, and you receive a Certificate of Mold Damage Remediation.

Friendswood permits and complaints

Replacement decking, framing or ceilings go through City of Friendswood Community Development, which handles building permits and inspections. Part of Friendswood lies in Harris County, so confirm your county if a form asks. Friendswood Code Enforcement investigates substandard buildings through its Submit a Concern form. National ranges (HomeGuide, 2026) for attic remediation run $1,500 to $6,000 for part of an attic and $6,000 to $15,000 for a full one, with the consultant billed separately.