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Mold remediation after water damage

Mold grows when materials stay damp. Fix the moisture first, then remove the growth.

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In warm, humid conditions, which describes much of Texas for much of the year, mold can start on damp drywall, wood and carpet within a day or two. Common places are behind baseboards after a leak, under sinks, in attics where AC condensate or roof leaks dripped, and in bathrooms without good ventilation.

What remediation involves

  1. 1
    Finding and fixing the moisture source.
  2. 2
    Containing the area so spores don't spread through the house or the HVAC system.
  3. 3
    Removing moldy porous materials such as drywall, insulation and carpet.
  4. 4
    Cleaning hard surfaces and drying the area.
  5. 5
    Rebuilding once the area is dry.

Testing

Visible mold usually doesn't need a test to confirm it's there. Testing can help when there's a musty smell with no visible growth, or after remediation to confirm the area is clean. Texas has its own rules for mold assessment and remediation work. Ask the company you're connected with how they handle assessment.

Mold usually follows water that wasn't dried in time. See water extraction and water damage restoration.

How it works

  1. Call or send the form

    Tell us what happened and your ZIP code.

  2. We connect you locally

    You're put through to an independent water damage company that serves your area.

  3. They inspect and quote

    The company checks the damage, explains the job and gives you a quote.

Questions people ask

Can I just bleach the mold?

Bleach on a surface doesn't fix mold inside drywall or wood, and it doesn't fix the moisture causing it. Small surface spots on hard surfaces are different from growth inside materials.

Does insurance cover mold?

Coverage varies widely and is often limited. It usually depends on whether the mold came from a sudden covered water loss.

Hill Country Water Damage Restoration is a referral service. We are not a restoration contractor and we do not send our own technicians. When you call, we connect you with an independent local water damage company that serves your area. Pricing, scheduling and the work itself are between you and that company.
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