Mold & Mildew Cleanup in Palmetto, GA

What happens when you call

The call is free to you and connects you with an independent local mold remediation company that works in the Palmetto area. Have a few details ready: which rooms are affected, roughly how large the patches are, whether you have cleaned them before and how quickly they came back, and any recent leaks or storm damage. Many companies will want to see the space before giving a price, because mildew that returns often traces back to plumbing, a roof leak or damp air from a crawl space.

What affects cost

• Size and spread. Angi's Atlanta cost guide reports most work at about $12 to $29 per square foot.
• Materials. Tile and glass clean up; drywall, carpet and ceiling tiles may need removal. Angi's Atlanta guide lists drywall repair at about $1,174 to $3,405.
• Location. A bathroom is simpler than a crawl space or attic. The same guide reports bathroom work at roughly $587 to $1,174.
• The water source. A leak has to be fixed first or the growth returns.

Local conditions in Palmetto

Palmetto is a small city on the southwest edge of Fulton County, about 22 miles from Atlanta, incorporated in 1854 and extending into Coweta County. It is mostly urban with a rural fringe. Older homes in town and houses on the outskirts often sit over crawl spaces, where humid air and slow-draining red clay keep the underside of the house damp, and that moisture shows up as musty closets and mildew on lower walls. Because the city crosses county lines, the county health department and some offices depend on which side your address is on; the Fulton County Board of Health serves the Fulton portion. For building permits on rebuild work, ask the City of Palmetto which office handles your address.

Before the company arrives

• Take photos of each area and note when you first saw it.
• Do not paint or caulk over the growth.
• Move stored items away from the affected wall.
• Turn off the AC if you suspect mold in the ducts; the EPA warns it can spread spores.
• Have the name of your landlord or insurer handy if either is involved.