Mold Removal & Remediation in Dallas, GA

Where the moisture comes from in Dallas

Dallas is the Paulding County seat, a city of about 14,000 people with a historic courthouse square, roughly 28 miles from Atlanta on the northwest side of the metro. Pumpkinvine Creek, a tributary of the Etowah River, runs past town, and the Silver Comet Trail crosses it on the Pumpkinvine Creek Trestle. Low lots near the creek and its branches hold moisture, but most mold in Dallas homes starts with ordinary causes: humid summer air pulled into crawl spaces, AC condensate lines that clog, gutters that overflow in thunderstorms, and plumbing leaks inside walls.

Clean it or call a company?

Signs to act on

• Stains that spread on ceilings after rain
• Soft spots in flooring near a tub, toilet or dishwasher
• Mold on the underside of the roof deck in the attic
• Rooms that feel clammy even with the AC running

For repairs inside city limits, the City of Dallas Community Development Department issues building permits from 320 E Foster Avenue. The city also enforces minimum building, housing and safety codes, so renters with leaks a landlord will not fix can contact Community Development. Georgia has no state mold license. For rebuild work, ask whether the company holds a Georgia residential or general contractor license and verify it on GOALS Verify Now.

Seasonal notes

Mold calls climb in summer, when humidity peaks and air conditioners run for months. EPA recommends keeping indoor humidity below 60 percent, ideally 30 to 50 percent, and keeping AC drip pans clean and drain lines clear. Late-winter rains can soak crawl spaces too, so check under the house after a wet stretch. If you find standing water or wet insulation, deal with the drainage first; a company can remove growth, but it will come back if the ground under the house stays wet.