Basement Mold Removal in Conyers, GA

The Yellow River and Conyers lower levels

Conyers is the Rockdale County seat, about 23 miles from Atlanta along I-20, and the Yellow River runs past the old Milstead mill area. In September 2009, the NWS recorded the Yellow River at Conyers below Milstead cresting at 22.54 feet on September 22, against an 11-foot flood stage, and staying above flood stage from September 21 to 24. Honey Creek at Conyers also crested above flood stage. Local coverage reported more than 100 homes evacuated and Ga. Highway 138 closed as the river rose.

A home well away from the river still sees basement moisture, though. Heavy rain soaks the clay around the foundation, and water finds its way through block joints and slab cracks. In summer, humid air condenses on cool walls in a closed lower level.

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Signs to watch for

• A musty odor that drifts upstairs on humid days
• Tide lines or brown staining on lower walls
• Rusty nails in baseboards or a rusty water heater pan
• Furniture legs leaving dark marks on carpet
• Powdery white deposits on block foundation walls
• Doors to a basement room that stick in summer and loosen in winter

Homeowners who lived through 2009 sometimes find old flood staining when they finally open up a finished wall. If you bought a house near Milstead or Honey Creek, ask the seller or neighbors whether the lower level ever took water.

Seasonal notes

Basement seepage tends to show in the wet months, while condensation and mildew peak from June through September. If a big storm floods the space, EPA says to assume mold if materials could not be dried within 24 to 48 hours. Rebuilding drywall or framing inside city limits goes through the City of Conyers Department of Planning and Inspection Services, which handles permits and inspections through its online portal. Georgia has no state mold license, so ask whether the company holds a Georgia residential or general contractor license and verify it on GOALS Verify Now.