Mildew in Stonecrest homes is usually a surface growth that you can clean off tile, glass and sealed surfaces once you bring the humidity down. If it is larger than about 10 square feet, on drywall or back within weeks of cleaning, there is probably a moisture source to find. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local mold remediation company in Stonecrest.
About Stonecrest
Stonecrest, approved by voters in 2016, is the largest city entirely within DeKalb County, about 13 miles from downtown Atlanta and named for the Mall at Stonecrest. Most of the city lies south of Interstate 20 in the far southeast corner of the county, near the Davidson-Arabia Nature Preserve, with a smaller section north of the highway. Homes here are mostly suburban houses and subdivisions, and in summer they share the same problem: humid air that air conditioning does not fully dry, especially in bathrooms, laundry rooms and closets.
Steps to take now
- Track humidity for a few days with a hygrometer. The EPA recommends keeping it below 60 percent, ideally 30 to 50.
- Make sure the bath fan vents outdoors and runs long enough after showers to clear the mirror.
- Check the AC condensate line and drain pan; a clog can wet nearby drywall and carpet.
- Look at the laundry area: a dryer vent that leaks into the room adds a lot of moisture.
- Wear gloves and eye protection, then scrub hard surfaces with detergent and water and dry them.
- Throw out porous items that stay musty, and do not paint over any remaining stains.
Signs and what usually causes them
| What you see | Likely cause |
|---|---|
| Gray film on caulk within a month of cleaning | Bathroom stays humid after showers |
| Spots on the wall behind the dryer | Dryer vent leaking warm, wet air |
| Damp carpet near the hall air handler | Blocked condensate drain |
| Mildew on a garage-side bedroom wall | Poor insulation and condensation |
| Musty smell after heavy rain | Water reaching the foundation or crawl space |
Cost factors
Angi's Atlanta cost guide reports bathroom mold work at about $587 to $1,174 and most larger jobs at $12 to $29 per square foot. Removing drywall or carpet adds to that; the guide lists drywall repair at about $1,174 to $3,405. Rebuild permits come from the Stonecrest Building Department at 3120 Stonecrest Boulevard, Suite 190 (770-224-0200), which issues interior finish, remodeling and other building permits. Stonecrest Code Enforcement's listed duties focus on exterior property maintenance, but its page links to the Georgia Landlord-Tenant Handbook for renters.
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Sources
- Wikipedia: Stonecrest, Georgia
- City of Stonecrest Building Department (Building and Permitting Division)
- City of Stonecrest Code Enforcement Department (property maintenance
- Georgia DCA: Georgia Landlord-Tenant Handbook
- Angi: Mold Remediation Cost in Atlanta, GA
- EPA: Mold Cleanup in Your Home
- EPA: A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture and Your Home
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