Mold Removal & Remediation in Jonesboro, GA

Jonesboro at a glance

Jonesboro is the Clayton County seat, a small city of about 4,200 people roughly 16 miles from Atlanta, incorporated in 1859 on the old Macon and Western rail line. Its downtown historic district and homes such as Stately Oaks give the city an older housing stock than many suburbs nearby. Older houses often sit over vented crawl spaces, have original plumbing in places, and have been through several roof replacements, each of which can leave a weak spot for water. Many also have ductwork running under the floor, where cool metal meets humid summer air and drips onto joists. If a home has been closed up for a while, as estate and rental properties sometimes are, humidity alone can be enough to start growth on walls and stored belongings.

First moves

1. Track down the moisture: plumbing, roof, gutters, foundation drainage or condensation from the AC.
2. Repair it. EPA is blunt that mold will come back if the water problem is not fixed.
3. Dry wet materials within 24 to 48 hours if possible.
4. Do not caulk or paint over mold; EPA says that does not solve anything.
5. Call a company for any area larger than about 10 square feet or any growth inside walls.

Older-home warning signs

Cost and permits

Angi's Atlanta cost guide lists crawl space remediation at $587 to $2,348 and a typical project at $1,249 to $4,363. Crawl space encapsulation, if recommended, starts around $5,000 in the same guide. Price rises with square footage, access and the amount of rebuild.

Building permits in the city are handled through Jonesboro City Hall at 1859 City Center Way; ask there before replacing framing or subfloor. Georgia has no mold license, but Georgia law defines a residential contractor by work over $2,500, so ask whether the company holds a Georgia residential or general contractor license and verify it on GOALS Verify Now. The Clayton County Board of Health's environmental health office is also in Jonesboro.