Mold Removal & Remediation in Lilburn, GA

Lilburn at a glance

Lilburn is a Gwinnett County city of about 14,500 people, roughly 17 miles from Atlanta, stretched along US 29 (Lawrenceville Highway) with Old Town Lilburn and Main Street at its center. The houses here deal with the same weather as the rest of the metro: long, sticky summers, mild wet winters and thunderstorms that drop a lot of rain fast. Slow-draining clay keeps soil wet against foundations, and many homes have ductwork running through a crawl space or attic where humid air can condense.

What to do now

1. Stop the water. A dripping supply line, a clogged AC condensate line or a roof leak has to be repaired first, or the mold returns.
2. Dry what got wet within 24 to 48 hours if you can, which is EPA's window before growth sets in.
3. Leave the HVAC off if you think the ducts or air handler are involved. EPA warns that running a contaminated system can spread spores.
4. Do not paint or caulk over growth. EPA says that hides it without fixing it.
5. Measure roughly. Under about 10 square feet on a hard surface, you can likely scrub it yourself with gloves, goggles and an N-95 mask. Bigger than that, call a company.

Signs and what they usually mean

Color does not tell you how risky a mold is, so treat any growth the same way: remove it and fix the moisture.

Cost factors

Angi's Atlanta cost guide reports most jobs at $1,249 to $4,363, with crawl space work running $587 to $2,348 and drywall replacement $1,174 to $3,405. The square footage, how much material is torn out and whether rebuild is part of the contract matter most. Building and trade permits in Lilburn go through the city's Business Services Department at 340 Main Street. 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. Renters can report property maintenance problems to Lilburn Code Enforcement, whose officers are part of the Lilburn Police Department.