Stachybotrys chartarum requires specific protocols. TDLR MRC-licensed remediation. Negative pressure HEPA containment. Full PPE. EPA-registered antimicrobials. Independent third-party clearance testing.
Most common Houston cause
Cavity colonization over weeks/months
Decking and insulation Stachybotrys
Humid Houston crawl spaces
Hidden Stachybotrys colonization
Slab leaks colonize subfloor
Mycotoxin concerns
TDLR-required verification
Licensed Mold Assessment Consultant writes the remediation protocol. Required before remediation begins.
REQUIREDLicensed Mold Remediation Contractor executes work per protocol. Different company from MAC for jobs over 25 sq ft.
REQUIREDNegative pressure plastic barriers, HEPA-filtered air scrubbers, full PPE. Sealed dust mats at perimeter.
STANDARDIndependent clearance MAC (different from assessment MAC) verifies remediation success. Required by TDLR.
REQUIREDDispatcher schedules MAC-licensed assessment first (required if affected area unknown or over 25 sq ft).
TDLR-licensed Mold Assessment Consultant evaluates extent, writes remediation protocol.
Negative pressure plastic barriers, HEPA-filtered air scrubbers, decontamination chambers.
Tyvek suits, P100 respirators, gloves, decontamination protocols. IICRC S520 standard followed.
Drywall, insulation, carpet, porous materials with established Stachybotrys colonization removed and double-bagged.
DIFFERENT MAC inspector (TDLR-required separation) performs clearance.
Houston's humidity, repeat-flooding history, and gulf-coast climate create perpetual Stachybotrys colonization risk.
Most Texas HO-3 policies have mold sublimits — $5,000-$10,000 typical, $25,000 with endorsement. Stachybotrys remediation scope often approaches or exceeds these limits for major colonization.
Coverage requires the mold cause to be tied to a covered water event within reasonable time window. Mold from gradual humidity or undiscovered slow leaks of 12+ months often faces denial.
We know each major Texas carrier's playbook for this loss type
Most projects bill direct to insurance. Out-of-pocket cost is typically your deductible only.
Free MAC consultation (separate inspector if remediation follows).
Affected area under 100 sq ft. Containment, demolition, disposal, antimicrobial, clearance included.
Multi-room or multi-cavity Stachybotrys. Higher mold sublimits typically needed.
"After Harvey we had Stachybotrys in three rooms. The first contractor offered to 'clean it.' Restorative Cleaning Solutions explained Texas TDLR rules, ran proper containment, and the clearance test passed first time."
"Slow leak under our kitchen sink for a year. By the time we noticed, mold had colonized the cabinet box and wall cavity. TDLR remediation, full containment, air quality testing came back perfect after."
"Third flood event. Each one brings Stachybotrys colonization within days. They know our home, they know our HOA, they know our insurance carrier. The continuity matters."
No. Several molds appear black: Stachybotrys chartarum, Aspergillus niger, Cladosporium. Lab identification is required for specific species ID.
Depends on cause and policy. If mold resulted from a covered water loss within the natural colonization window, often yes — subject to your policy's mold sublimit.
Typically 5-14 days depending on affected area. Larger jobs run 2-3 weeks. Containment must remain in place until clearance testing passes.
Depends on affected area and your sensitivities. Single-room remediation with proper containment: often livable.
We don't make medical claims. We follow established Texas TDLR and IICRC S520 standards for remediation. Your physician is the right person to discuss specific health concerns.
Texas TDLR rules require post-remediation clearance to be performed by a DIFFERENT MAC than wrote the original remediation protocol. This prevents conflicts of interest.
Stachybotrys remediation, HEPA containment, EPA antimicrobials, third-party clearance testing — the right way, the legal way.