Mold Remediation in Guy, TX

Guy sits about 18 miles south of Richmond and about 2 miles southeast of Needville, roughly 36 miles in a straight line southwest of central Houston. The original town site, Old Guy, and the Guy Public Cemetery on FM 1994 mark its history as a farming community.

Three questions people ask about mold in Guy

What causes mold in a rural home?

The same things that cause it in town. Long, humid summers keep the AC running, and attic air handlers, drain pans and ducts produce water that can end up in ceilings and insulation. Older farmhouses in the region may sit on pier-and-beam foundations, where damp air under the floor can reach the subfloor, while newer homes are usually on slabs. Heavy tropical rain tests roofs and windows, and flat land with slow-draining clay soil can hold water near the house. EPA's rule: fix the moisture, dry wet materials within 24 to 48 hours, and keep indoor humidity below 60 percent.

Who do I call about permits or complaints out here?

Guy is unincorporated, so Fort Bend County Engineering handles development permits. Work in a floodplain or flood-prone area needs a county permit, as do fully enclosed structures or slabs of 400 square feet or more, including changes to existing buildings. Check your property on FEMA's Flood Map Service Center, as the county suggests. Mold removal itself isn't described as permitted work, but a rebuild afterward may be. Fort Bend County Health & Human Services does not take mold complaints or do residential building inspections in unincorporated areas, so renters should put leak and moisture problems to the landlord in writing. Texas Property Code 92.052 sets the landlord's duty to make a diligent effort to repair conditions affecting health or safety when rent is current (general information, not legal advice).

How do I find a mold company I can trust?

Texas licenses mold assessment and remediation through TDLR. Look up any company on TDLR's license search, and expect the Consumer Mold Information Sheet before work begins. The company that inspects and writes the protocol cannot also do the removal on the same project. When the work is done, the assessor checks clearance and you receive before-and-after photos and a Certificate of Mold Damage Remediation within 10 days.

A local note

Guy is small and rural, so have the size and location of the problem ready when you call, along with whether water is still getting in. You'll be connected with an independent company that covers southern Fort Bend County.