Black Mold Removal in Rex, GA

Do I need to know what kind of mold it is?

Almost never. Many molds are black or dark green, and you cannot tell species apart by looking. EPA says that when mold is visible, sampling is usually unnecessary, and there are no federal limits for mold or spores to compare results against. Georgia DPH likewise says indoor mold has no enforceable state or federal standards. What decides the job is the size of the area, the material it is on and whether the water source has been fixed. Any mold can irritate the eyes, skin, nose, throat and lungs, so anyone with health concerns should talk to a health professional.

Which office handles permits and complaints in Rex?

Rex is an unincorporated community in eastern Clayton County, about 13 miles from Atlanta; its town charter was repealed in 1922. For Clayton County addresses, building permits come from Clayton County Community & Economic Development at the P.K. Dixon Building in Jonesboro, which has an online permit and inspection portal. Some Rex mailing addresses sit near the Henry County line, so confirm your county before applying. Renters with leaks a landlord has not fixed can contact Clayton County Code Enforcement, which says it does not handle mold directly but may act on the plumbing problems and leaks underneath it.

Can I clean it myself or should I call a company?

EPA says most homeowners can handle a moldy area under about 10 square feet, roughly 3 feet by 3 feet, if the water problem has been fixed. Wear gloves, goggles and at least an N-95. Call a company when the area is larger, when the growth is inside a wall cavity or ductwork, or when it keeps returning. Georgia has no 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.

A local note

Historic Rex Village grew up around Rex Mill, and older homes near the village center often sit over crawl spaces where summer humidity collects on joists and subfloor. Black spotting on the underside of a floor is common there, and Angi's Atlanta cost guide lists crawl space remediation at $587 to $2,348.