Black mold in Kingwood is handled like any indoor mold: the water source gets fixed and the growth is removed along with damaged porous materials, whatever its color. Small surface patches are often a homeowner job, while larger or hidden growth needs a Texas mold assessor and a separate remediation company. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local mold remediation company in Kingwood.
Kingwood and its water
Kingwood is a master-planned part of the City of Houston, about 24 miles from downtown, flanked by Lake Houston, the West Fork San Jacinto River, Spring Creek and several bayous. Releases from Lake Conroe flow down the San Jacinto into Lake Houston. During Hurricane Harvey, neighborhoods such as Kingwood Greens Village, Barrington and Fosters Mill had water damage in more than 80 percent of homes, Kingwood High School's first floor filled with water, and businesses in Kingwood Town Center, Kings Harbor and Main Street Kingwood were damaged.
What to do now
- Stop the moisture. Fix the leak, clear the AC drain line or dry the area. Mold removed from a wet wall grows back.
- Do not disturb it. Scraping or spraying growth on drywall sends spores into the air.
- Turn off the AC if growth is on vents or near the air handler, as EPA advises for a system you suspect is contaminated.
- Measure roughly. Under about 10 square feet on a hard surface, EPA says a homeowner can usually handle it. Larger or hidden growth needs professionals.
- Use the right city channels. Kingwood residents report problems through Houston 311, and rebuilding needs a permit from the Houston Permitting Center.
Signs and likely causes
| What you see | Likely cause |
|---|---|
| Dark growth behind baseboards in a home that flooded | Wall cavity that was closed up before it fully dried |
| Black ring on the ceiling under the attic unit | Overflowing drain pan or a clogged condensate line |
| Spotting on vent covers in several rooms | Condensation where cold supply air meets humid indoor air |
| Mold on the back of a closet wall | Poor airflow against a cool exterior wall |
| Dark stains under a sink cabinet | Slow drain or supply line leak |
Cost factors
Angi's Houston cost data reports an average of $2,016 for mold removal, with most jobs between $863 and $3,329. Larger areas, more material removed, growth inside ducts and tight attic access all push the price up. Texas requires one company to assess and a different company to remediate on the same project, so plan for the consultant's protocol and clearance visit too. The Houston Health Department does not inspect or test homes for mold and refers those questions to TDLR, so the consultant you hire is the one who documents the problem.
Black Mold Removal questions in Kingwood
Will the county health department inspect black mold for me?
My landlord will not fix the leak behind the black mold. What can I do?
Why does black mold keep coming back in the same spot?
What paperwork should I get after the removal is finished?
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Sources
- EPA: Mold Cleanup in Your Home
- EPA: A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture and Your Home
- TDLR: Mold Assessors and Remediators FAQs
- 16 Tex. Admin. Code 78.150: Photographs; Certificate of Mold Damage Remediation; Duty of Property Owner
- Angi: How much do mold removal services typically cost? (Houston, TX)
- Tex. Prop. Code 92.052: Landlord's Duty to Repair or Remedy
- Houston Public Works: Flood Hazard
- Houston Permitting Center: Building Code Enforcement
- Houston Health Department: Indoor Air Quality
- City of Houston: Multifamily Habitability (pdf)
- Community Impact: Rebuilding the Lake Houston area
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