Mold Remediation in Round Rock, Done in the Right Order

Heat, Humidity and Closed-Up Houses

Summer highs here average in the mid-90s, according to NOAA's 1991–2020 normals for the area, which means homes run their air conditioning hard and keep windows shut for months. A sweating air-handler line, a clogged condensate drain or a slow drip behind a refrigerator can keep a small area damp all season. Round Rock's housing is mostly recent, with a median build year of 2002, so tight modern construction can also hold moisture in once it gets past the drywall.

After a Flood, the Clock Starts

Homes along Lake Creek and Brushy Creek that took on water during past floods are a good example of why speed matters. Drywall and carpet pad that stay wet for more than a day or two give growth a head start. If you're cleaning up from rising water now, our flood cleanup page walks through what has to come out.

The Order We Work In

1. Find the water. Moisture meters and thermal imaging tell us where the source is, and whether it's still active.
2. Isolate the area. Plastic barriers and air scrubbers keep spores contained while we work.
3. Take out what's affected. Porous materials with visible growth are removed and bagged.
4. Clean what stays. Framing and hard surfaces are cleaned with HEPA vacuuming and treated.
5. Dry fully. Dehumidification continues until readings match unaffected areas of the house.
6. Put it back. Drywall, texture, paint and trim.

Signs Worth Acting On

A musty smell in one room, paint bubbling near a baseboard, dark spotting on a ceiling below a bathroom, or a damp feel to carpet that never dries. Any of these deserves a look.

For every other kind of leak or flood, head back to our Round Rock water damage crew.