Creek floods and slab leaks leave Austin floors and walls wet. We extract the standing water, set up dehumidifiers and air movers, and take moisture readings every day until the floors and framing test dry.
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Mold Remediation in Austin, TX
A clogged AC drain, a slab leak, or pier-and-beam dampness can feed mold. Our crew handles mold remediation in Austin, TX, finds the moisture behind it, and dries the space out. Call any time, day or night.
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Mold in Austin homes
Central Texas gives mold a long season. Humid Gulf air moves through Austin from spring into fall. Where it meets a cold air handler or duct, water condenses and mold can follow.
Most Austin homes keep the AC equipment in the attic. When a condensate drain clogs or a pan rusts through, drywall and insulation can stay wet for weeks.
Older pier-and-beam homes have crawl spaces that can stay damp after heavy rain. Creek flooding can leave walls that grow mold within days.
Homeowners, property managers, and business owners across Travis, Williamson, Hays, Bastrop, Caldwell, and Burnet counties call us about mold all year round.
Call Now (512) 616-0827Mold remediation at a glance
What’s included
Finding the moisture, containment, removal and cleaning by remediators, drying, and repairs.
Typical timeline
A small spot under a sink can take a day or two.
How cost is set
The size of the area, whether Texas rules require a assessment, what comes out, and the rebuild.
First visit
Call (512) 616-0827A free inspection and estimate before any work starts.
Found mold?
What to do when you find mold
Finding mold is stressful, but you have time to do this right. Acting in the first day or two keeps it from spreading.
Not sure how big the problem is? Call and talk it through with our crew.
Call (512) 616-0827What to do
Look for the water
Check above and around the mold for a drip, a damp spot, or a stain. Stopping the water stops the mold from growing.
Bring the humidity down
Run the air conditioning or a dehumidifier. The EPA recommends keeping indoor humidity below 60%, ideally between 30% and 50%.
Take photos
Photograph the mold and any water damage before anything is cleaned. Your insurance company may ask for them.
Clean small spots the right way
For a patch under about 10 square feet, the EPA says you can usually clean it yourself with detergent and water. Wear gloves, eye protection, and a mask.
Keep sensitive people away
Anyone with asthma, allergies, or a weak immune system should stay out of the area until the mold is gone.
What not to do
Don’t scrub or sand it dry
Dry mold sends spores into the air and through the house. Keep the surface damp while you clean it, or leave it for a pro.
Don’t bleach it and paint over it
Bleach can whiten the surface, but on drywall and wood it doesn’t reach the mold growing inside. Paint over mold peels, and the mold keeps growing underneath.
Don’t point fans at it
Fans blowing across mold carry the spores into other rooms.
Don’t run the heat or air if the mold is in the ducts
The system will blow spores through the whole house. Leave it off until it’s been checked.
Don’t buy a test kit first
If you can see mold, the EPA says testing usually isn’t needed. Spend the money on finding the leak.
Where mold hides
Where we find mold in Austin homes
In Austin, mold almost always traces back to humid air, a leaking AC system, or water from a storm.
Pier-and-Beam Crawl Spaces
Older homes in central Austin have crawl spaces that stay damp after rain, feeding mold on joists and subfloors.
Attics With AC Equipment
Clogged condensate lines and rusted drain pans drip onto ceiling insulation and drywall.
Bathrooms and Kitchens
Leaks under sinks and around tubs, plus steam with weak ventilation, feed growth in cabinets and walls.
AC Ducts and Vents
Cold ducts in a hot attic sweat, and that moisture can grow mold inside and around them.
Creek Flooding
Floodwater from Onion, Shoal, or Walnut Creek leaves wet drywall and carpet that mold can take over fast.
Slab and Wall Leaks
A pinhole leak in a copper line under the slab, or a dishwasher supply line, can feed hidden mold for months.
How we remove mold
How we remove mold
Removing visible mold won’t help for long if the attic AC keeps dripping or the crawl space stays wet. We find and stop the moisture first.
Texas licensing applies. Texas requires mold remediation to be done by a licensed mold remediator, regulated by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
We contain, remove, and clean. Plastic barriers and HEPA air scrubbers protect the rest of the house while moldy drywall, insulation, and carpet come out.
We dry it out, then rebuild. Dehumidifiers run until the walls read like a dry room, and repairs start after that.
What the signs usually mean
A sour smell from the AC vents
What it usually meansMold in the air handler, ducts, or a wet attic
What to doHave the AC system and attic inspected before running it much more.
A brown ring on the ceiling under the attic unit
What it usually meansA clogged condensate line or rusted drain pan
What to doClear the line and have the ceiling and insulation checked.
Musty odor in a pier-and-beam home
What it usually meansDamp crawl space feeding mold under the floor
What to doHave the crawl space inspected for moisture and growth.
Spots on walls after creek flooding
What it usually meansMold growing in wet drywall
What to doHave the walls opened and dried quickly.
Black spots around the shower
What it usually meansSteam and weak ventilation
What to doSmall spots may clean; recurring growth needs a closer look.
Musty air with nothing visible
What it usually meansMold growing in the attic air handler, a duct, or inside a wall
What to doHave us check behind the surfaces with a moisture meter.
What can be saved
What can be cleaned and what gets replaced
In Austin homes, what we clean depends on the material, the type of water, and how long humid air fed the growth. The inspection confirms each item.
Tile, stone, metal, and glass
Usually cleanedHard surfaces clean well, even after creek water, once sanitized.
Joists and subfloor in crawl spaces
Usually cleanedSolid wood with surface growth can usually be cleaned and treated.
Limestone and brick
Depends on how deep it goesSurface growth cleans, but masonry that stayed wet needs drying first.
Ceiling drywall under the AC unit
Depends on how deep it goesA few spots may clean. Drywall stained through from a drain pan leak is replaced.
Hardwood floors
Depends on how deep it goesSurface mold cleans. Boards cupped or rotted from crawl space moisture are replaced.
Carpet
Depends on how deep it goesCarpet with growth on the backing, or any creek water, is replaced.
Furniture and fabrics
Depends on how deep it goesWood and metal furniture usually cleans. Sofas and mattresses with growth deep in the padding are often replaced, especially after creek water.
Photos and documents
Depends on how deep it goesDamp family photos and papers may be recoverable by a document specialist if they’re dealt with quickly in the humidity.
Attic and wall insulation
Usually removedInsulation with mold growth is removed and replaced.
Ceiling tiles and carpet pad
Usually removedPad under the carpet and ceiling tiles with mold growth are bagged and replaced.
AC filters and duct liner
Usually removedMoldy filters and lining are replaced.
Do You Need a Mold Test?
Usually not, if you can see the mold. The EPA says that in most cases, testing isn’t needed when mold is visible. What matters is removing it and fixing the moisture.
Testing can help when you smell mold but can’t find it, or to confirm a cleanup worked. There are no federal limits for mold levels, so results need someone experienced to read them. We’ll tell you whether a test is worth it for your situation.
Stop the water behind the mold
Other restoration services we offer in Austin
Every job starts with a free inspection and estimate. Here’s how the 24 Hour Flood Pros team helps with each type of damage.
A kitchen or electrical fire leaves an Austin home with soot and smoke odor. Soot is acidic and keeps staining surfaces, so cleanup starts early. We remove soot, treat odor at the source, clean what can be saved, and rebuild what can’t.
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Hail and wind can open the roof and let rain into the attic. We dry the structure, remove damaged materials, and repair the ceilings and walls inside.
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Mold in an office, restaurant, or rental property needs a plan that follows Texas licensing rules and keeps tenants and customers in mind. We extract, dry, and clean on a plan built around reopening, and we document each step for your carrier.
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When you’re ready to rebuild, the same crew puts it back together, from drywall to cabinets to the final coat of paint, so there’s no second contractor to hire.
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Call (512) 616-0827Call and talk to our crew about what happened. The call is free, and so is the inspection.
Our process
What happens after you call
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You call, we send a crew
Call (512) 616-0827 any time, day or night, including weekends and holidays. Tell us what you’re seeing or smelling, and where. We’ll send a crew right away.
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We inspect and find the source
The 24 Hour Flood Pros team looks for the moisture feeding the mold. We use moisture meters to find water hiding inside walls, under floors, and in the crawlspace. We take photos for your insurance. The inspection is free.
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We close off the area
We seal the work area with plastic and set up HEPA air scrubbers, so spores don’t spread to clean rooms. The heat and air stay off in that area while we work.
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We stop the moisture
We dry out the water and show you what’s causing it. If a plumber, a roofer, or an HVAC tech needs to fix a leak, we tell you before we go further.
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We remove moldy materials
Drywall, insulation, and carpet pad with mold growing in them are cut out, bagged, and carried out. That way we only remove what really needs it.
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We clean and dry what stays
Framing, subfloor, and other solid surfaces are HEPA-vacuumed, cleaned, and treated. Then we dry them until they read close to a dry room elsewhere in the house.
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We make the repairs
When you’re ready, the 24 Hour Flood Pros team fixes the damage. We replace drywall, install cabinets, and finish with fresh paint. Our goal is to make your home look the way it did before.
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Final check with you
Before we take the plastic down, we check the area for any mold or dust left behind. Then we walk through it with you and send the final records to your insurance company to close out the claim.
Sour smell from the AC?
Call (512) 616-0827A sour odor from Austin vents usually points to the air handler or attic. Call us for a free inspection.
Insurance and claims
Mold remediation and your insurance claim
Sometimes. Many homeowners policies cover mold when it comes from a sudden, covered water event, like a burst pipe or a water heater that gives out. Mold from a slow leak or ongoing humidity is often excluded, and some policies cap mold coverage at a set amount.
Your policy decides what’s covered, not us. We work with all major insurance carriers, including State Farm, Allstate, Liberty Mutual, Farmers, American Family, Travelers, and Nationwide, and we keep the paperwork clear enough that your claim doesn’t stall.
Report it soon after you find it. Waiting can make it harder to show the mold came from a sudden event.
If a claim stalls, you can file a complaint with the Texas Department of Insurance, (800) 252-3439.
What your adjuster will ask for
- When you first noticed the mold or the smell
- What caused the moisture, and when it started
- Photos of the mold and any water damage
- Receipts for any work already done on the leak
What we send them
- Date-stamped photos of each affected area
- Moisture readings showing where the water is
- A line-by-line estimate for removal and rebuild
- One point of contact for your adjuster
Where we work
Areas we serve around Austin
We serve Austin and the Central Texas towns around it.
Counties
- Travis County
- Williamson County
- Hays County
- Bastrop County
- Caldwell County
- Burnet County
Nearby cities
- Round Rock
- Cedar Park
- Georgetown
- Pflugerville
- Leander
- Kyle
- Buda
- San Marcos
- Lakeway
- Bee Cave
- Manor
- Hutto
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Common questions
Austin mold remediation FAQs
How fast can 24 Hour Flood Pros get to me?
A crew can be there within 45 minutes. We work 24/7, including nights, weekends, and holidays, so you can call the moment you find mold or a leak.
Is black mold dangerous?
Any mold growing indoors should be removed, whatever its color. The CDC’s advice is that you don’t need to know the type of mold to deal with it. Mold can trigger allergies and asthma, so people with breathing problems or weak immune systems should stay away from it.
Can I clean mold myself?
For a small area, yes. The EPA says a patch under about 10 square feet, roughly 3 feet by 3 feet, can usually be cleaned with detergent and water while you wear gloves, eye protection, and a mask. Call a professional for anything larger, mold in the heating and air system, mold after sewage or flood water, or mold that keeps coming back.
Do I need a mold test before remediation?
Usually not if you can see the mold. Testing is most useful when you smell mold but can’t find it, or to confirm the cleanup worked.
Will the mold come back after remediation?
Not if the moisture is fixed. Mold comes back when the leak, the drainage problem, or the humidity is still there. That’s why every job starts with finding the source, and why we dry everything before the walls are closed.
Do I need to leave my home during mold remediation?
Usually not. We seal off the work area and filter the air, so most people stay home. For large jobs, or if someone in the house has breathing problems, we’ll tell you in advance if staying somewhere else makes sense.
How much does mold remediation cost in Austin?
It depends on how big the area is, what has to be removed, how hard it is to reach, and what it takes to stop the moisture. A bathroom wall costs far less than a whole crawlspace or attic. The inspection and estimate are free, so you know the cost before any work starts.
How long does mold remediation take?
A small area can take a few days. Crawlspaces, attics, and rooms that need rebuilding take longer. Your estimate includes a schedule.
Does Texas require a license for mold remediation?
Yes. Texas requires mold remediation to be done by a remediator licensed through the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Ask to see a current license before you hire anyone.
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