Spring mold remediation is often tied to Cypress Creek, which flooded thousands of homes in 2016 and during Harvey, along with attic AC leaks and roof damage. Texas requires an assessor from one company to write the plan and check the result, and a different company to do the removal. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local mold remediation company in Spring.
Creek flooding in Spring
Spring is an unincorporated community in north Harris County, about 19 miles from downtown Houston, that grew after the 1970s as subdivisions pushed north; Old Town Spring is its restored historic core. Many homes were built in low-lying areas along Cypress Creek. In the April 2016 Tax Day flood about 1,700 homes along the creek flooded, and some flooded again in May. During Harvey more than 8,700 homes along Cypress Creek took water, with Inverness Forest, Northwood Pines, Ponderosa Forest, Champion Forest and Wimbledon Champions among the hardest hit. Homes that have flooded twice can hide growth from the first event behind repairs made for the second.
Small job or large job under Texas rules
| Question | Under 25 contiguous sq ft | 25 contiguous sq ft or more |
|---|---|---|
| Can the homeowner clean it? | Yes | Yes, in your own home, though EPA advises professionals past about 10 sq ft |
| Does a hired remediator need a TDLR license? | Yes | Yes |
| Does TDLR get a notice? | No | Yes, five days before work |
| Is a protocol and clearance required on a professional job? | Yes | Yes |
The size threshold matters most for apartment complexes of 10 or more units and commercial buildings, where owners and staff are exempt only below it. For a single-family home in Spring, the practical dividing line is EPA's: about 10 square feet, or any amount tied to floodwater, calls for professionals.
Signs to watch
- A line of discoloration at the same height on several walls
- Laminate or wood floors lifting at the seams
- Insulation in the attic that looks matted or stained under the AC unit
- A sour smell when the house has been shut up
- Rust or mildew on the bottom of furniture legs and stored boxes
Seasonal notes
Spring storms and hurricane season bring the creek floods; summer brings the AC condensation problems. Dry everything within 24 to 48 hours. Before rebuilding, check the Harris County Flood Education Tool for your address and get a permit from the Harris County Office of the County Engineer, which requires one for all development in the unincorporated county.
Mold Removal & Remediation questions in Spring
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Sources
- EPA: Mold Cleanup in Your Home
- TDLR: Mold Assessors and Remediators FAQs
- TDLR: Texas Mold Remediation Notification Requirements
- 16 Tex. Admin. Code 78.150: Photographs; Certificate of Mold Damage Remediation; Duty of Property Owner
- Harris County Office of the County Engineer: Permits FAQ
- Harris County Flood Education Tool
- Harris County Public Health: Neighborhood Nuisance
- Harris County Flood Control District: Spring Floods 2016
- Community Impact: Spring, Klein recover from flood damage along creeks
- Community Impact: Flooding to remain reality for many Spring, Klein homes along Cypress Creek
- Wikipedia: Spring, Texas
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