Black Mold Removal in Cartersville, GA

Signs it is time to call

• Black spots that come back on the same wall after cleaning
• Drywall that has softened or bulged near the floor
• Ceiling stains below a bathroom or the attic
• A heavy, earthy smell in a basement or crawl space
• Growth on the back of cabinets near the sink or dishwasher
• Dark streaks around HVAC registers

What drives mold in Cartersville

Cartersville, the Bartow County seat of about 23,200 people, is roughly 38 miles northwest of Atlanta on I-75, US 41 and US 411. The Etowah River runs through a broad valley south of downtown, Lake Allatoona and Allatoona Dam sit on the city's eastern edge, and Nancy Creek is nearby. In the September 2009 floods, NWS listed a gauge in the Etowah basin near Cartersville above flood stage. Homes on low ground near the river or creeks can see damp crawl spaces and lower levels after heavy rain, while lake-area homes deal with high humidity much of the year. Across town, the usual sources are plumbing leaks, roof leaks and long AC seasons that leave condensate lines and ductwork sweating in crawl spaces and attics.

What affects the cost

Angi's Atlanta cost guide reports an average remediation cost of about $2,775 and a common rate of $12 to $29 per square foot; Cartersville prices vary with the home, access and how far the mold has spread. Crawl space work is listed at $587 to $2,348 and HVAC work at $3,522 to $11,740. Containment, disposal and the rebuild add to the bill. Before replacing walls or framing, check with the City of Cartersville about building permits.

What happens when you call

The number on this page connects you with an independent local remediation company; this site does not perform mold work. Explain where the growth is, roughly how large it is and what water problem came first. The company will usually visit, take moisture readings and write a scope that covers containment, removal and drying. Georgia has no state mold license, so for rebuild work ask whether the company holds a Georgia residential or general contractor license and check it on GOALS Verify Now. For health questions, Bartow County Environmental Health is part of Northwest Georgia Public Health.