Mold Removal & Remediation in Palmetto, GA

What happens when you call

The call connects you with an independent local mold remediation company. Expect a few questions: where the mold is, roughly how large an area, whether you know of a leak, and whether anyone in the home has asthma or other breathing concerns. From there a visit is scheduled. On site, the company should look for the water source, check moisture levels in walls and floors, and explain what will be removed and what can be cleaned. Ask for the scope and price in writing before work starts.

What affects the price

• Area: Angi's Atlanta cost guide cites about $12 to $29 per square foot.
• Location: crawl space jobs there run $587 to $2,348, while attics run $1,174 to $4,696.
• Materials: drywall, insulation and carpet that cannot be saved add disposal and replacement.
• Access: tight spaces take more labor.
• Rebuild: some quotes include it, many do not.

Palmetto conditions

Palmetto is a small city on the southwest edge of Fulton County, about 22 miles from downtown Atlanta, and part of it reaches into Coweta County. It is mostly built up, with a rural fringe around the edges. Homes here share metro Atlanta's long, humid warm season, red clay that holds water after storms, and air conditioning that runs much of the year. Rural-fringe properties with older houses, outbuildings or long crawl spaces may need more inspection time. Because Palmetto crosses a county line, check with the city before any rebuild about which permits apply to your address. The Fulton County Board of Health says its complaint office does not respond to mold.

Before the company arrives

• Shut off the water if a leak is still active
• Move belongings away from the affected area without disturbing the mold
• Note when you first saw it and any past leaks
• Keep pets and children out of the room
• Find your homeowners policy so you can check what it says about water and mold
• Write down questions about containment, disposal and drying so nothing gets missed during the visit

Last, keep receipts and photos from start to finish. If you sell the house later, a buyer's inspector may ask what was done, and a clear record of the leak repair, the removal and the final moisture readings answers that question quickly.