Black Mold Removal in Douglasville, GA

What happens when you call

The number on this page links you to an independent local mold remediation company. This site is a free connection service; it does not inspect or remove mold. When you talk to the company, describe the room, how large the growth looks and the water event behind it, whether that was a storm, a plumbing leak or an AC drain. Expect a site visit next, with moisture readings that show how far the water traveled, and then a written scope. A good scope names the moisture source, the containment method, the materials to be removed and how dryness will be confirmed before rebuilding. Ask for it in writing before work begins.

Cost factors

Angi's Atlanta cost guide reports an average remediation cost near $2,775 and a typical range of $1,249 to $4,363. Size is the first driver, figured at roughly $12 to $29 per square foot. The others are access, the amount of drywall, insulation and flooring that has to go, the number of rooms under containment, disposal and the rebuild. Angi lists drywall repair in Atlanta at $1,174 to $3,405, separate from the remediation itself.

Local conditions in Douglasville

Douglasville is the Douglas County seat and its largest city, with about 34,700 people roughly 21 miles west of Atlanta. Sweetwater Creek and its state park lie nearby, and small lakes and ponds dot parks such as Hunter Park and Deer Lick Park. The September 2009 floods hit this county especially hard: an estimated 20 to 23 inches of rain fell on Douglas County on September 20 and 21, and NWS reports the event's maximum 24-hour total, 21.03 inches, was recorded at the Douglas County Water and Sewer Authority. Bridges washed out and many damaged homes had no flood coverage. Most mold calls today come from less dramatic water, but houses that flooded then can still hide old damage in walls and under floors. Inside city limits, the City of Douglasville Building Division issues building permits for rebuild work, and the city's Code Compliance staff handle property complaints. Cobb & Douglas Public Health is the local public health agency.

Before the company arrives

• Stop any active leak at the valve or main
• Turn off the HVAC if growth is near vents or ducts
• Keep people with asthma or weakened immune systems away
• Take photos for your records and your insurer
• Move furniture and stored boxes out of the work area