Attic Mold Removal in Morrow, GA

Morrow in brief

Morrow is a Clayton County city of about 6,600 people, around 12 miles from Atlanta, incorporated in 1943 and home to Clayton State University, the Georgia Archives and Southlake Mall. Its houses deal with the same attic pressures found across the south metro: long cooling seasons, sudden thunderstorms and mature trees over many roofs.

What to do now

1. Check the AC first. In summer, the most common attic water source is condensate. Look at the pan, drain line and float switch.
2. Inspect the roof after a storm. Note any missing shingles, damaged vents or debris in the valleys.
3. Measure the patch. If growth covers more than about 10 square feet, EPA suggests professional help.
4. Close the attic hatch. Limit air movement between the attic and living space until the area is cleaned.
5. Collect paperwork. Roof and HVAC service records help the inspector date the problem.

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Cost factors

Angi's Atlanta cost guide reports attic mold remediation at $1,174 to $4,696 and roof leak repair from about $400. Expect cost to rise with the area affected, the amount of insulation replaced, attic access and any sheathing replacement. For repairs that need a building permit, contact the City of Morrow Planning and Economic Development office at the Morrow Municipal Complex. Renters should put repair requests to the landlord in writing and keep copies; Georgia law requires landlords to keep rentals in repair (O.C.G.A. 44-7-13), and the city can tell you which office takes complaints about leaks a landlord hasn't fixed. This is general information, not legal advice.

One more point on hiring. Georgia has no state mold license or certification, so a mold company's credentials are voluntary. If decking or rafters will be replaced, ask whether the company holds a Georgia residential or general contractor license and look it up on the Secretary of State's GOALS Verify Now site before you sign.