Mold Remediation in Sharpsburg, GA

A very small town

Sharpsburg is a historic town in eastern Coweta County, incorporated in 1871 and named after local judge Elias Sharp. At the 2020 Census it had 327 residents, small by any measure even though it sits inside metro Atlanta. It's about 32 miles southwest of downtown Atlanta in a straight line, where Georgia State Routes 16 and 54 meet, and East Coweta High School is nearby.

Before calling anyone about permits, check whether your address is inside the town limits or in unincorporated Coweta County.

Who handles permits

Coweta County's Building Permits & Inspections Division, part of Community Development on East Broad Street in Newnan, issues county building permits. Its page doesn't say whether it covers addresses inside the Town of Sharpsburg. Before you rebuild framing, subfloor or walls after mold removal, ask the town or the county division which office handles your address.

What causes mold here

Small-town houses in the Atlanta area share the same moisture risks as suburban ones. Long, humid summers soak vented crawl spaces. AC runs for months, and ducts under floors and in attics sweat. Red clay keeps rain against foundations. Barns, workshops and detached garages that aren't conditioned can grow mold on stored furniture and boxes.

EPA guidance to keep in mind:

• Dry wet materials within 24 to 48 hours.
• Keep indoor humidity below 60 percent, ideally 30 to 50.
• An area under about 10 square feet is usually a homeowner job once the leak is fixed.
• Don't paint or caulk over mold.

Renting in or near Sharpsburg

Georgia law (O.C.G.A. 44-7-13) requires landlords to keep rental premises in repair. Give written notice of a leak and keep a copy. Georgia does not allow rent withholding, and Georgia Legal Aid urges caution with repair-and-deduct. If repairs don't happen, ask the town or the county which office handles housing code complaints. This is general information, not legal advice.

Health

Coweta County's health department is part of Georgia DPH District 4, with a district office in LaGrange. EPA says mold can irritate the eyes, skin, nose, throat and lungs, and that people with asthma or weakened immune systems should avoid moldy areas. See a health professional for symptoms.

Hiring

Georgia has no license for mold remediation. If the work includes rebuilding, check the company's Georgia residential or general contractor license on GOALS Verify Now. When you call the number on this page, you'll be connected with an independent local company; tell them whether the problem is in the house, the crawl space or an outbuilding.