Mold Remediation at Buffalo Springs Lake, TX
Lake homes, the oldest median housing of any community on this site, and a documented history of high water. Tell us what you're seeing and we'll help you get free quotes from TDLR-licensed mold assessors and remediators.
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The Handbook of Texas records that buffalo hunters skirmished with Comanches at Buffalo Springs in 1874. In the late 1920s, J. A. Wilson's Buffalo Lakes Association built a small dam there, and in December 1957, Lubbock County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 bought 1,612 acres. Today the lake covers about 200 surface acres and holds 3,950 acre-feet, about 9 miles southeast of Lubbock. Residents lease their land from the county.
The Census Bureau's 2020–2024 survey puts the Buffalo Springs Lake CDP at about 571 people, with a wide margin of error (±223). Two housing numbers stand out: 99.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, and the median home was built in 1961, the oldest of the South Plains places we cover.
High water is part of the record here
September 2008: During Lubbock's record 24-hour rain (7.80 inches), National Weather Service Storm Data reported a high-water rescue of a mother and child at Buffalo Springs Lake. Across the area, swollen playa lakes flooded 137 homes and businesses.
May 2021: KCBD reported that heavy rainfall and the Brazos River were feeding high water at Buffalo Springs.
Flood water soaks drywall, insulation, flooring and furniture quickly, and EPA advises drying water-damaged areas within 24–48 hours to prevent mold. Anything that stays wet longer is a candidate for growth. Our flood and water damage mold page walks through what to save, what usually goes, and when to bring in a licensed assessor.
Older homes, older plumbing
A home built around 1961 has had more than six decades for supply lines, drains, fixtures and roofs to wear. Slow leaks inside walls or under sinks can feed mold for months because nobody notices them. If you see warped baseboards, a stain that keeps growing or a musty closet, read about mold from water leaks and slab leaks.
Before you request quotes
- Stop the water first. EPA's guide notes that if you clean up mold without fixing the water problem, it will most likely come back.
- Check your land lease and homeowners policy so you know who to notify and what is covered.
- Expect two separate firms on larger jobs. Under Texas Occupations Code §1958.155, the assessor and the remediator on the same project must be separate, and no one may own an interest in both.
- Ask each company for its TDLR license number and check it on TDLR's license search.
- Keep your Certificate of Mold Damage Remediation (TDI form MDR-1), which the owner receives within 10 days after the job.
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Buffalo Springs Lake FAQ
Is Buffalo Springs Lake part of the city of Lubbock?
No. Buffalo Springs Lake is an unincorporated community, a Census-designated place, in Lubbock County about 9 miles southeast of Lubbock. The Handbook of Texas notes that residents lease land from the county. We connect homeowners there with TDLR-licensed mold assessors and remediators for free, no-obligation quotes, the same as in Lubbock itself.
How fast do I need to act after high water gets into my lake house?
EPA's mold guide says it's important to dry water-damaged areas and items within 24–48 hours to prevent mold growth. Remove standing water, run fans and dehumidifiers if it's safe, and photograph the damage for insurance. If materials stayed wet longer, or you smell mustiness, a licensed assessor can check what's still holding moisture.
If I sell my home, what happens to past mold certificates?
Texas Occupations Code §1958.154 says a seller shall give the buyer a copy of each Certificate of Mold Damage Remediation issued for the property in the five years before the sale. Other disclosure rules may also apply, so ask a real estate attorney about your situation. This is general information, not legal advice.
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