Mold Remediation in Holly Springs, GA

Between Woodstock and Canton

Holly Springs incorporated in 1906 as the Town of Holly Springs. Today it's a fully urbanized suburb along Interstate 575 (exits 11 and 14), between Woodstock and Canton in Cherokee County, with about 16,200 residents at the 2020 Census. In a straight line it's about 30 miles north of downtown Atlanta. The Holly Springs train depot is a local landmark, and the communities of Hickory Flat, Toonigh and Sixes border it to the east, southeast and west.

Where to look in your house

In a built-out suburb, the water usually comes from inside or right outside the house. Check these first:

1. The AC system: it runs most of the year, and a clogged condensate line or rusted drip pan in the attic can wet ceilings for weeks. EPA says to keep pans clean and drains flowing.
2. Plumbing: supply lines to toilets, sinks, ice makers and washers; shower pans and tub surrounds.
3. Roof and windows: flashing around vents, skylights and chimneys, and window seals on the side that takes the storms.
4. Crawl space or basement: humid summer air condenses on cool ducts, and red clay keeps rain against foundation walls.

Cherokee County was one of four counties designated for FEMA Individual Assistance after the September 2009 floods, so a home that took on water then may be worth a closer look if it was never fully dried.

Small patch or big job?

EPA says a patch under about 10 square feet can usually be cleaned by a homeowner once the leak is fixed. Anything larger, anything inside walls, or anything tied to significant water damage is better handled by a professional. Don't paint or caulk over mold. If you suspect the ducts, EPA says don't run the HVAC until it's checked.

Local agencies

Cherokee County Environmental Health, in the North Georgia Health District, takes mold complaints and offers information from its office in Canton, but it doesn't inspect private homes since there are no enforceable mold standards. For building permits on a rebuild, or a housing code complaint about a rental, ask the City of Holly Springs which office handles your address.

Renters: Georgia law (O.C.G.A. 44-7-13) requires landlords to keep the premises in repair. Notify the landlord in writing and keep a copy. Georgia does not allow rent withholding. This is general information, not legal advice.

Health and hiring

EPA says mold can irritate the eyes, skin, nose, throat and lungs, and that people with asthma or weakened immune systems should avoid moldy areas. See a health professional for symptoms.

Georgia has no state mold license or certification. For rebuild work, check the company's Georgia residential or general contractor license on GOALS Verify Now. Calling the number on this page connects you with an independent local company that serves Holly Springs.