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Water Damage & Mold Help in Houston, TX

Houston floods from heavy rain, bayous and creeks leaving their banks, and tropical storms, including Hurricane Harvey in 2017. Most homes sit on slabs, so water damage usually means wet flooring, baseboards, and the bottom of the walls, and the humidity means drying can't wait.

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No partner operator covers Houston yet. Send your request anyway: we'll try to connect you with an operator who can quote it and notify you when one joins in your area.

1. What happened
Property
2. Job brief (what the operator sees)
What's wet or damaged? (check all that apply)
Have you started an insurance claim?
Any signs of mold?

Up to 5 images, 8 MB each. Wide shots of each wet room, the source, the waterline on walls, and any mold. Keep the originals for your insurer.

3. Your contact details

By submitting, you agree that Flood.co (the matching service) may contact you about this request by phone, text, or email, and may share your job brief with the water damage or mold company we match it to, who may contact you to quote. Your brief goes to a matching operator, not to a list of companies. If no operator covers your area yet, we'll try to connect you and tell you. Free, no obligation. See our Privacy Policy.

How Flood.co works in Houston

  1. You describe the job once. When the water started, where it came from, what's wet, insurance status, mold signs, and photos become a structured job brief.
  2. We match it to one operator. If a water damage or mold company in our network covers your ZIP and does that work, the brief goes to them, not to a list of companies.
  3. They quote; you decide. The operator contacts you to confirm details and quote. You're never obligated to hire.

We're a matching marketplace, not a local crew: we don't have an office or trucks in Houston. Requests are free for homeowners; operators pay to receive job requests. The network is new, so if no operator covers your area yet, we'll try to connect you and tell you honestly. More on how it works →

Water Damage & Mold Companies in Houston

No partner operator in Houston yet. The Flood.co network is new. You can still send a brief: urgent ones are flagged, and we'll try to connect you quickly with a company that can help, and tell you if we can't. We're not a 24/7 line or a restoration company.

When a company joins here, it'll be listed in this spot with only the details we've checked ourselves (state mold license where one is required, insurance date) and reviews from jobs completed through the site.

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Water damage in the Houston area: what's local

What shapes water damage work here

  • Flooding here can come from rainfall, bayou and creek overflow, and tropical systems; the Harris County Flood Warning System shows rainfall and water levels in real time.
  • Slab-on-grade homes flood at floor level: flooring, baseboards, lower drywall, and cabinets take the water.
  • Hot, humid air slows drying and favors mold, so the EPA's 24–48 hour drying window matters.
  • Plumbing leaks and slab leaks cause water damage between storms.

How the area is governed

The Houston area spreads across city neighborhoods, unincorporated Harris County, and master-planned communities in neighboring counties. Which government issues a permit, or whether an HOA has a say, can change from one street to the next.

Rebuilding and permits

Extraction and drying usually don't need a permit, but rebuilding often does: new drywall, electrical, and structural repairs. If your home is in a mapped flood zone and was badly damaged, your city or county may need to review the damage before you rebuild. Check with the local building department.

General guidance, not legal advice. Rules change, so confirm with your city, county, or HOA.

Texas: rules that apply statewide

  • Texas licenses mold assessors and remediators through the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation: Mold Assessors and Remediators.
  • TDLR's FAQ says that in most instances, visible mold covering less than 25 contiguous square feet can be cleaned by people who aren't licensed, and that exemptions apply to some residential properties, including houses and buildings with fewer than 10 rental units (TDLR: Mold FAQ). Ask any company which rule they're working under.

Sources and official contacts

What drives the price in Houston

  • How long the water has been sitting
  • Clean water vs. floodwater or sewage
  • Square footage and materials affected
  • Removal of wet or moldy materials
  • Days of drying equipment and monitoring
  • State licensing for mold work

We don't publish a dollar range for flood, water damage, and mold work in Houston yet. We will once we have enough real quotes to report one honestly, with the method and date. How we calculate costs

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Houston water damage FAQ

Does my homeowners policy cover flooding in Houston?

Usually not. FloodSmart, the National Flood Insurance Program's site, says most homeowners insurance doesn't cover flood damage, which is why flood insurance is a separate policy. Water from a burst pipe is a different claim; check your policy.

Where can I see flood risk for my Houston address?

FEMA publishes official flood maps, and the Harris County Flood Control District has local flood risk and project information.

Towns this guide covers

The Houston guide covers the whole metro area, including Katy, The Woodlands, Sugar Land, Pearland, Cypress. We don't publish separate town pages.

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