If your Lithia Springs basement has mold, deal with the water first, then have moldy porous materials removed and the concrete and framing cleaned and dried. Because Lithia Springs is unincorporated, Douglas County handles permits for any rebuild. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local mold remediation company in Lithia Springs.
Lithia Springs and Sweetwater Creek
Lithia Springs is an unincorporated community in northeastern Douglas County, about 16 miles from Atlanta, near Sweetwater Creek, the Chattahoochee River and George Sparks Reservoir. During the September 2009 floods, Sweetwater Creek crested just over 30 feet against a 17-foot flood stage, and a two-story home on Hasty Drive was submerged under more than 11 feet of water. Houses near the creek carry that history. Elsewhere, basement moisture usually comes from storm runoff soaking the clay, plus summer humidity.
What to do now
- Get water out. Pump or vacuum any standing water and shut off a leaking supply line.
- Dry quickly. EPA says wet materials should be dried within 24 to 48 hours; after a flood, assume mold if they could not be.
- Discard soaked porous items. Carpet, pad, cardboard and upholstered furniture that stayed wet are hard to save.
- Know your limit. EPA says homeowners can usually handle under about 10 square feet; more than that is a professional job.
- Wear protection. Gloves, goggles and at least an N-95 respirator for any cleanup.
- Keep vulnerable people away. Anyone with asthma or a weakened immune system, and children, should stay out.
Signs and likely causes
| What you see | Likely cause |
|---|---|
| A water line partway up the wall | Past flooding or a major storm event |
| Mold at the base of drywall all around the room | Slab moisture or seepage at the wall base |
| Damp corner after each heavy rain | Downspout or grading problem on that side |
| Mildew on stored items, no leak found | High humidity in a closed lower level |
| Musty odor, walls look fine | Hidden growth in the wall cavity or under carpet |
Cost factors
Angi's Atlanta cost guide reports basement mold remediation at $587 to $3,522, and HomeGuide's 2026 national range for a full basement is $6,000 to $15,000. Flood-soaked basements land higher because more material comes out. Douglas County Building Permits & Inspections handles permits for unincorporated Lithia Springs, so ask there about rebuilding. Georgia has no state mold license; check any contractor's Georgia residential or general contractor license on GOALS Verify Now.
Basement Mold Removal questions in Lithia Springs
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Sources
- EPA: Mold Cleanup in Your Home
- EPA: Homeowner's and Renter's Guide to Mold Cleanup After Disasters (pdf)
- Angi: Mold Remediation Cost in Atlanta, GA
- HomeGuide: Mold Removal Cost (2026)
- Georgia Bulletin: Flood of biblical proportion submerges home (2009)
- Douglas County: Building Permits & Inspections
- Douglas County: Code Enforcement
- O.C.G.A. 44-7-13: Landlord's duties as to repairs (Justia)
- Georgia SOS GOALS: Verify Now
- Lithia Springs, Georgia (Wikipedia)
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