Black Mold Removal in East Point, GA

Is black mold in my East Point house worse than other mold?

Not because it is black. Dozens of common molds look dark, and EPA says color does not tell you how risky a mold is. Any mold can irritate the eyes, skin, nose, throat and lungs, and people with asthma or weakened immune systems should stay away from moldy areas. If someone in the house has symptoms, talk to a health professional. What changes the plan is the size of the growth, the material under it and the water that feeds it.

East Point is about 7 miles southwest of downtown Atlanta, and many of its homes date back decades, from neighborhoods like Colonial Hills to streets near the historic civic block on Main Street. Age is not a defect by itself, but older supply lines, settled flashing and crawl spaces give moisture plenty of slow routes into a house.

Can I just clean it myself?

For a patch under about 10 square feet on a hard surface, often yes, once the leak is fixed. Scrub with detergent and water, dry the area, and wear gloves, goggles and an N-95 mask. Skip the paint: EPA says not to paint or caulk over mold. Bring in a remediation company when the stain is larger, sits on drywall that stayed wet, or keeps spreading behind trim or cabinets. A company should seal the area with plastic, keep dust from reaching the rest of the house, remove soaked material, and leave the framing open until it reads dry.

Who do I deal with at the city after the mold is out?

If drywall, subfloor or framing has to be rebuilt, the City of East Point's Planning and Community Development Permits Division issues permits for renovations along with the certificate of completion, and Building Inspections is its sister division. Ask the company whether its rebuild work needs a permit before walls go back up. Renters dealing with an ongoing leak can report it to code enforcement, which in East Point sits within the police department's Support Services. Put repair requests to the landlord in writing first and keep a copy.

A note on cost

Angi's Atlanta cost guide reports most remediation jobs between $1,249 and $4,363, averaging about $2,775, with many companies charging $12 to $29 per square foot. A small bathroom job falls near the low end; growth that has run inside a wall cavity costs more once drywall replacement is added. Georgia has no mold license, so for rebuild work ask whether the company holds a Georgia residential or general contractor license and check it on GOALS Verify Now.