Find the water first

Mould does not appear on its own. In Texas the usual sources are a burst pipe from the February 2021 freeze, a slab leak under an older foundation, a failed cast iron drain, a roof or envelope leak, or flooding. Remediating the mould without fixing the source simply delays it.

That is also why the repair scope is usually bigger than it looks. A visible patch on a wall may mean a plumbing repair, a section of slab, and the flooring and drywall around it. Owners price that out and reasonably conclude they do not want to manage it.

Texas regulates remediation

Texas licenses mould assessment consultants and remediation contractors, and the assessor and the remediator generally have to be independent of each other. A compliant project involves an assessment, a remediation protocol and work plan, the remediation itself, and a post-remediation assessment.

None of that is required before you sell to us. You do not need an assessment, a protocol, a licensed remediator, or a clearance certificate. If you already have any of it, send it — it makes an offer more reliable, not less.

Why it ends a financed sale

An appraiser noting visible mould or active moisture creates a condition that has to be cured before closing. An insurer asked to write a policy on a property with active moisture or a prior water claim frequently declines. No policy means no mortgage.

So the contract is signed, the inspection happens, and the financing dies — often after a month. That cycle is what brings most of these sellers to us rather than the mould itself.

What we buy

  • Visible surface mould on drywall, ceilings, trim, and flooring
  • Mould behind drywall installed over damp framing after a leak
  • Houses with no assessment, an assessment nobody acted on, or a half-finished remediation
  • Properties where the water source is still active
  • Houses with an HVAC system that spread the problem
  • Vacant houses closed up with no dehumidification through a Texas summer

Disclosure still applies

Texas requires a seller's disclosure notice for most residential resales, and it asks about previous flooding, water penetration, and known defects. Selling as-is does not remove the duty to disclose what you actually know about mould or the water behind it.

From our side, telling us early is what keeps an offer stable. A known problem is priced in. A problem we discover after the fact is what changes the number.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to remediate mould before selling in Texas?

No. No assessment, remediation, or clearance certificate is required before closing with us.

Do you test for mould?

We do not require testing. If you have had an assessment done, send it — documentation helps.

The water source is still leaking. Will you still buy?

Yes. We would rather know that than find it later.

Do I have to disclose mould?

Texas requires a seller's disclosure notice for most residential resales covering known defects, previous flooding, and water penetration. An as-is sale does not remove that duty.

Why did my buyer's lender refuse the house?

Visible mould or active moisture becomes an appraisal condition, and insurers often decline the property, which ends the financing.

Sources

This page is general information about selling property in Texas, not legal, tax, or financial advice. Laws change and every situation is different, so talk with a qualified Texas professional about yours.