Mold Inspection in Conyers, GA

Local conditions in Conyers

Conyers, the Rockdale County seat, lies about 23 miles east of downtown Atlanta along Interstate 20. It began as a railroad watering stop and grew around mills, including Milstead, which the city later absorbed. The Yellow River and Honey Creek both run through the area. In September 2009 the National Weather Service recorded the Yellow River at Conyers below Milstead cresting at 22.54 feet against an 11-foot flood stage, and Honey Creek at Conyers also topped its flood stage. Local coverage reported more than 100 homes evacuated, Georgia 138 closed, and power cut to Lake Capri, Riverside Mobile Home Park and River Chase Subdivision along Crowell Road.

Homes that took water then, or in later storms, can still hide damp framing, subfloor or insulation. Manufactured homes deserve a close look at the underside and the belly wrap, where wet insulation can stay out of sight. In site-built houses near the creeks, the inspector will usually start with the lowest floor and the crawl space, then work up through walls that sat in water, checking the bottom plates and the backs of cabinets.

Inspection compared with testing

Signs to mention when you call

• Any history of creek or river water reaching the house.
• Musty air in a lower level or closet.
• Buckled flooring or stained baseboards.
• Condensation on ductwork, windows or the air handler.

Timing

EPA says that if a flooded home could not be dried within 24 to 48 hours, you should assume mold growth. After any new storm water, call quickly. For older events, an inspection before a renovation or sale tells you whether the structure dried. Repairs need permits from the city's Planning and Inspection Services department, and Conyers Code Enforcement, which applies the International Property Maintenance Code, takes complaints from renters.