Basement Mold Removal in Dallas, GA

Local conditions in Dallas

Dallas is the Paulding County seat, about 28 miles northwest of Atlanta, with a historic courthouse square, the Silver Comet Trail and Pumpkinvine Creek, a tributary of the Etowah River. The rolling ground around town means many houses are built into slopes, which often puts part of a basement below grade on the uphill side. That buried wall soaks up storm runoff held in the red clay, and water finds its way in at block joints, cracks and the seam between wall and slab. Summer brings the second problem. Humid air drifts into the cool lower level and condenses on concrete, under rugs and behind stored boxes.

Plumbing is the third suspect. Water heaters, washers and supply lines often share the basement, and a slow drip behind a finished wall can feed mold for months before anyone sees a stain. A good assessment checks all three sources before anyone starts cutting drywall.

Clean, remove, or fix the source?

Every row ends in fixing moisture. EPA says the key to mold control is moisture control.

What to watch for

• Musty smell that drifts upstairs on humid days
• Dark staining at the base of walls or behind furniture
• Damp patches on the uphill wall after storms
• Rust on the water heater, washer or metal shelving
• Peeling paint or white mineral crust on concrete

Timing

Seepage problems show up during wet stretches; humidity and mildew peak in mid to late summer. Either is a good time to have the space assessed, because the moisture is easy to measure. Don't wait for a dry spell to make the problem look smaller; mold on drywall does not go away when the wall dries. If walls are rebuilt inside city limits, the City of Dallas Community Development Department issues building permits. Georgia has no state mold license, so ask whether the company holds a Georgia residential or general contractor license and check it on GOALS Verify Now.