TDLR-Licensed · ACO1245 · Serving Jacinto City, TX
Assessment-only mold inspection, testing, and clearance services for Jacinto City, Galena Park, Channelview, Cloverleaf, and the surrounding east-Houston communities. TDLR-licensed Houston team, $550 flat rate, lab results in 24 business hours.
East-Houston communities along the San Jacinto River and Houston Ship Channel face a distinct mix of moisture risks. Here’s what we look for first.
The San Jacinto River and Houston Ship Channel form the defining water features of the east-Houston corridor. Galena Park, Channelview, and Cloverleaf all sit within or near active floodplains, and major storm events repeatedly send water into these communities. Trapped moisture in subflooring, wall cavities, and crawlspaces drives mold growth long after the visible damage is dried. Post-storm testing is worth it for any property within a half-mile of the river or ship channel.
A large share of Galena Park, Jacinto City, and Channelview homes were built between the 1940s and 1970s, originally as housing for refinery and port workers. Aging slab plumbing, original galvanized pipes, and decades of small repairs add up to a high baseline of slow leaks. When a leak goes undetected behind a wall or under a slab, mold colonies form well before any visible damage appears. Slab leaks are one of the most common hidden mold causes in pre-1980 east-Houston homes.
East-Houston communities have a high concentration of rental properties, and many residents are renters rather than owner-occupiers. Under Texas law, landlords have specific obligations around mold disclosure and remediation, and tenants have rights to request independent testing. Our mold testing services include 24-hour written reports that give both sides a documented, third-party assessment, holding up in lease disputes, repair demands, and legal proceedings if it comes to that.
East-Houston summers run April through October with 95F+ daily highs. Air conditioning runs nearly continuously, which means condensation around supply lines, drip pans, and air handlers is constant. AC-driven mold is one of the most common findings in San Jacinto properties of any age, particularly in homes where the HVAC system is more than 10 years old.
East Houston is a renter's market, and mold is where tenancies get stuck. The landlord says it was handled. You can still smell it. Nobody has anything in writing. An independent assessment settles that, because we are not working for either side. We test the space, an accredited lab identifies what is in it, and you get a written report with your name on it, not theirs.
Own the property instead? The same report works in your favour. An independent assessment tells you whether a complaint is founded before you spend anything on remediation. More on both sides in our Texas mold landlord laws guide.
How It Works
Every inspection follows the same four steps, whether it’s a tenant documenting a rental in Galena Park or a homeowner checking after Ship Channel flooding in Channelview.
Find visible mold and its source
We take air (spore-trap) samples to measure airborne spore counts, plus surface, swab, or tape-lift samples on any visible growth, each compared against an outdoor control. Every sample is analyzed by EMSL Analyticali, our accredited lab, for species and concentration.
The data behind hidden mold problems
Using moisture meters, thermal imaging, a hygrometer, and a borescope, we measure humidity, surface moisture, and dew point inside wall cavities. Elevated readings pinpoint moisture intrusion that feeds mold growth out of sight.
EMSL Analytical lab results you can trust
We collect air (spore-trap) samples to measure airborne spore counts, plus surface, swab, or tape-lift samples on visible growth, each compared against an outdoor control. Every sample is analyzed by EMSL Analytical, an independent AIHA-LAP accredited laboratory, for species identification and concentration. See our air quality testing process for how the sampling works.
Clear results in 24 business hours
You receive a plain-language mold inspection report within 24 business hours, detailing findings, spore counts, and recommended next steps. Detailed enough to hand to a landlord, tenant, insurer, or remediation contractor so you can act on it immediately. If cleanup is required, we write the mold remediation protocol your contractor works from. Every inspection is backed by TDLR license ACO1245.
Every service is performed by a TDLR-licensed mold assessor with full lab reporting in 24 hours.
Air quality and surface sampling to determine whether mold is present in your home or business. Includes a TDLR-licensed assessor on-site, EMSL lab analysis, and a detailed report delivered in 24 business hours.
$550 flat rateSee what a $550 inspection includes →A detailed, step-by-step plan that licensed remediators follow to remove mold safely. Required by Texas law when remediation involves more than 25 contiguous square feet. We write the plan, the remediator follows it.
Starting at $750What a remediation protocol covers →Post-remediation verification testing to confirm that mold has been properly removed. Required after professional remediation work, and recommended any time you want third-party verification before a tenant moves back in.
How clearance testing works →Our Pricing
Schedule with no credit card required. Payment is collected after the inspection is completed and prior to delivery of the final report.
No credit card required to book. Payment is collected after the inspection is completed and prior to delivery of the final report.
Why Jacinto City Chooses Us
One flat rate for a standard inspection, published right here, covering up to two samples. Extra samples are $85 and only added with your approval. No quote games and no "free inspection" that turns into a remediation pitch.
Your inspection is performed under licensed Mold Assessment Consultant Ran Bozaglo (MAC1839), operating under Company License ACO1245 and working as an independent assessor across greater Houston since 2017. Verify both with the TDLR before you book. We encourage it.
Samples go to EMSL Analytical, AIHA-LAP accredited, not read on a tailgate by someone with cleanup to sell. Species, spore counts, and toxicity come from the lab, not from us.
We never bid on remediation. A clean result is just as good for us as a failing one, which is exactly why our reports are trusted by agents, insurers, and attorneys.
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Frequently Asked
Quick answers to the most common questions from east-Houston homeowners, renters, and landlords.
Yes. The combination of San Jacinto River and Ship Channel flooding, older industrial-corridor housing stock, high summer humidity, and a large rental property base all create elevated mold risk across Jacinto City, Galena Park, Channelview, Cloverleaf, and the surrounding east-Houston communities. We find mold across all property types in the area, owner-occupied homes, rental properties, and recently flipped investor purchases alike. The risk is not tied to who owns the property, it is tied to moisture exposure.
Yes. Tenants in Texas have the right to request independent mold testing for their rental property, and the report belongs to whoever paid for it. We are a third-party assessment firm with no financial stake in the outcome, which means our findings carry weight in lease disputes, repair demands, and legal proceedings. If you suspect mold in your rental and your landlord is unresponsive, an independent inspection gives you documented evidence to act on. For more on tenant rights, see our Texas Mold Landlord Laws guide.
Yes, especially after heavy rain events or storm surges. The San Jacinto River and Houston Ship Channel both have long flooding histories, and properties along these corridors take on water repeatedly. Even homes outside the official 100-year floodplain can see water intrusion during major storms, and trapped moisture in subflooring, wall cavities, and crawlspaces drives mold growth quickly. If water came close to your foundation, post-storm testing identifies hidden problems before they become health or structural issues.
A standard mold inspection is a $550 flat rate. That covers the on-site inspection, humidity and moisture readings, photo documentation, up to two air or surface samples, lab analysis, and the written report. Additional samples are $85 each and are only ever added with your approval. Mold remediation protocols start at $750. The flat rate is valid up to 2,500 square feet; for larger properties call 832-838-9387 for a quote. Payment is collected after the inspection, no credit card required to book.
Jacinto City inspections are dispatched from our Houston team. Most bookings are scheduled within 2 to 3 business days, and same-day appointments are often available. For urgent situations, including post-flood testing or tenant repair documentation, call us at (832) 838-9387 to discuss availability.
No. Under Texas law, mold assessment and mold remediation must be performed by separate companies. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation enforces this separation. We are a licensed mold assessment firm under company licence ACO1245, which means we identify mold, document it, and write the remediation protocol that licensed remediators follow. This separation is legally required and it is why our findings are honest, with no incentive to find mold that is not there. Learn more about choosing an independent mold inspector.
Same TDLR-licensed inspection, same $550 flat rate, same results in 24 business hours, dispatched from our Houston team to Jacinto City and the surrounding east-Houston communities.
For nearby Houston coverage, see also our Aldine and Atascocita service pages.
Independent mold inspection from a TDLR-licensed Houston team serving Jacinto City, Galena Park and Channelview, part of our main Houston service area. Transparent pricing, no surprises.
