Mold Removal & Remediation in Norcross, GA

What keeps Norcross houses damp

Norcross, named for former Atlanta mayor Jonathan Norcross, is a Gwinnett city of about 17,000 people bounded on the south by Interstate 85, roughly 17 miles from Atlanta. Beaver Ruin Creek and Crooked Creek run through the area, and the Crooked Creek gauge at Norcross rose above flood stage on September 21, 2009, during the region's historic floods. Even without a flood, low ground near a creek holds moisture, and a house that sits over a vented crawl space pulls that damp air underneath every summer.

Inside, the usual suspects are plumbing leaks, bathroom fans that vent into the attic instead of outdoors, and AC condensate lines that back up during the long cooling season.

Handle it or hire it?

Signs to take seriously

• Warped laminate or hardwood near an outside door
• Black or green spotting on the back of base cabinets
• Rusty nails or damp insulation visible from the crawl space hatch
• A room that smells stale even with windows open

When the work turns into rebuilding, Norcross Community Development staff review plans, issue building permits and perform inspections from the office at 65 Lawrenceville Street. Before you sign, ask whether the company holds a Georgia residential or general contractor license and check it on GOALS Verify Now; Georgia has no separate state mold license. Many owners also hire an independent inspector to check the work, which Angi recommends.

Seasonal pattern

Expect the most calls from June through September, when humidity peaks and air conditioners run constantly. Fall storms are the second wave. Keeping indoor humidity below 60 percent, ideally 30 to 50, is EPA's main prevention advice, along with clean drip pans and clear drain lines.