Water Damage Playbook

Water Damage Playbook

Open each URL for license lookups, first-24-hour actions, and category-versus-scope drivers. EPA lists less than about 10 square feet for many DIY mold jobs.

Last updated: August 25, 2026

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EPA DIY mold-size thresholdepa.gov/mold/mold-cleanup-your-homeless than about 10 square feet
IAH annual rain total 51.84 inches (1991-2020 normals)weather.gov/hgx/climate_iah_normals_summary51.84
Texas mold licensee CGL floorlaw.cornell.edu/regulations/texas/16-Tex-Admin-Code-SS-78-40$1 million per occurrence
Texas mold exemption / cease thresholdlaw.cornell.edu/regulations/texas/16-Tex-Admin-Code-SS-78-3025 contiguous square feet