Mold Remediation in Splendora, TX

A railroad-spur town north of Houston

Splendora is a small city of about 1,700 people in Montgomery County, roughly 35 miles from downtown Houston in a straight line. It grew around a railroad spur, and in the 2020 census about 72 percent of residents lived in rural areas. The post office is on FM 2090 East.

The East Fork in Harvey

During Hurricane Harvey, the East Fork of the San Jacinto River flooded homes near East River Road just outside Splendora on the Liberty County side, knocking some off their foundations. One resident said the water rose about four feet in an hour. Water that comes up that fast leaves little time to move belongings, and homes that sit wet for days afterward should be treated as moldy. EPA says to assume growth when flooded materials could not be dried within 24 to 48 hours, keep children out of the cleanup, and wear at least an N-95 respirator.

Everyday moisture

Even without a flood, Splendora's climate keeps moisture in play. Long humid summers mean months of air conditioning, sweating ducts and full drain pans. Small bathrooms with weak exhaust and slow plumbing leaks are common starting points. If you can see the source, fix it before cleaning anything.

Permits inside city limits

The City of Splendora Building Department issues permits from City Hall after plan approval and fees. Building construction inspections are performed by a third party, Bureau Veritas. Public Works handles driveway, culvert and water and sewer inspections, and Montgomery County handles fire and health inspections. Mold removal is not described as permitted work, but replacing walls or mechanical equipment afterward may need a permit, so ask City Hall first. Addresses outside city limits fall under the county instead.

Renters and health

For a leak or moisture problem a landlord has not fixed, Texas Property Code 92.052 requires the landlord to make a diligent effort to repair conditions that materially affect health or safety after written notice from a tenant who is current on rent. That is general information, not legal advice. The Montgomery County Public Health District does not list mold among the complaints it handles. For health concerns, see a health professional.

What to expect when you call

You will be connected with an independent local company. Texas requires a mold assessment consultant to write the protocol and a different company to do the remediation, with a clearance check at the end and a Certificate of Mold Damage Remediation for your records. Both companies can be checked on TDLR's license search.