Attic Mold Removal in Lilburn, GA

Lilburn attics in brief

Lilburn is a Gwinnett County city of about 14,500 people along US 29, roughly 17 miles from Atlanta, with Old Town Lilburn at its center. Like much of the metro, its homes face long, humid summers, frequent thunderstorms and plenty of mature trees overhead, and many keep their heating and cooling equipment in the attic. Those three things explain most of the attic mold people find here.

What to do now

1. Look for active water. Check after the next rain with a flashlight. A wet streak on a rafter or a damp spot in the insulation points to the source.
2. Check the air handler. If there's equipment in the attic, see whether the overflow pan holds water or the drain line is clogged. A float switch that keeps shutting the AC off is another hint.
3. Follow the bath fan ducts. A flex duct that ends loose in the insulation sends shower steam straight to the underside of the roof.
4. Keep the HVAC off if the ducts look moldy. EPA says not to run a system you suspect is contaminated.
5. Don't disturb large areas. Pulling moldy insulation yourself spreads debris through the ceiling and down into the rooms. Leave anything bigger than about 10 square feet to a professional.
6. Photograph everything. Pictures help the roofer, HVAC technician, remediation company and any insurance claim.

Reading the signs

What moves the price

Angi's Atlanta cost guide reports $1,174 to $4,696 for attic mold remediation and about $12 to $29 per square foot for most mold work. Price climbs with the square footage affected, steep roof pitches and low clearance that slow the crew, how much insulation has to be bagged and replaced, and any decking that must come off. Roof or HVAC repairs are usually separate bills. If structural repair is part of the job, the City of Lilburn handles building and trade permits through City Hall on Main Street; ask whether the work needs one.