Attic Mold Removal in Palmetto, GA

What happens when you call

The number on this page connects you with an independent mold remediation company that works in the Palmetto area. On the first call, they will want to know what you have seen in the attic, how long it has been there, whether the roof has leaked, and where the furnace or air handler sits. They will schedule a visit to look at the attic in person.

A good inspection includes a moisture meter reading on the decking, a look at roof penetrations and valleys, a check of the AC condensate pan and drain line, and a look at where bath and kitchen fans exhaust. You should get a written scope that says what will be cleaned, what will be removed and what will be replaced, and what has to be fixed to stop the water.

Cost factors

Angi's Atlanta cost guide puts attic mold remediation at $1,174 to $4,696 in the Atlanta area, with typical rates around $12 to $29 per square foot. The final number for a Palmetto home depends on:

• How much decking and how many rafters show growth
• Whether insulation has to be removed and replaced
• Access to the work area
• Whether any sheathing or framing has to be replaced, which is construction work

Roof and HVAC repairs are usually separate. Angi's Atlanta guide lists roof leak repair at about $400 and up.

Local conditions in Palmetto

Palmetto is a small city of about 5,000 people on the southwest edge of Fulton County, roughly 22 miles from downtown Atlanta, and part of it extends into Coweta County. Incorporated in 1854, it is mostly urban with a rural fringe. Attics here face the same pressures as the rest of the metro: long hot, humid summers, strong thunderstorms with wind-driven rain, and AC equipment that sweats in the attic for months at a time. Homes on wooded lots also tend to collect debris in gutters and valleys that keeps roofs wet.

Because Palmetto spans two counties, ask the city which office handles building permits for your address before any decking or framing replacement.

Before the company arrives

• Clear a path to the attic access and move stored items away from the hatch
• Note any recent roof or HVAC work, with dates if you have them
• Take photos of ceiling stains and the growth
• Find any homeowners insurance paperwork if the cause was sudden
• Write down questions about the scope, schedule and any rebuild