Water Damage, Mold and Restoration Companies in The Woodlands, Conroe and Spring

What Makes The Woodlands and Conroe Different

The Woodlands, Conroe and Spring sit in the pine forests north of Houston, where Spring Creek and the West Fork of the San Jacinto River carry runoff toward Lake Houston. When a tropical storm stalls, heavy rain falls on flat ground and creeks rise fast. During Hurricane Harvey in 2017, water rose in neighborhoods along Spring Creek and the San Jacinto River, including some that had never flooded before. Floodwater from outside is always contaminated, and a standard homeowners policy does not cover it.

Heat and humidity last most of the year, so wet drywall and carpet pad can grow mold within 24 to 48 hours. Most homes are built on slabs, with the air handler and ducts in a hot attic. A clogged condensate line or a rusted drain pan can soak a ceiling without warning. Check the pan and float switch every spring.

Tall pines are part of the charm here, but storms bring down limbs and whole trees onto roofs. Hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30, and long power outages stop air conditioning and dehumidifiers at the worst time. Never run a generator in a garage or near a window, because carbon monoxide kills quietly. Tarp any roof opening as soon as it is safe.