Mold Removal & Remediation in Stone Mountain, GA

What happens when you call

The number on this page puts you in touch with an independent local mold remediation company. The first conversation covers where the mold is, how large it looks and whether water is still getting in. Then comes a site visit. A careful company will look for the source, whether a roof leak, a plumbing drip or ground moisture in a crawl space, take moisture readings and write up what it will remove, clean and dry. Ask how it will seal the work area, filter the air and dispose of debris.

What drives cost

• Total area: Angi's Atlanta cost guide reports most pros at about $12 to $29 per square foot
• Crawl space or attic work, which Angi's Atlanta guide prices at $587 to $2,348 and $1,174 to $4,696
• Older materials like plaster or original trim that need careful handling
• The amount of material removed and hauled away
• Any rebuild, which may involve historic review

Local conditions

The city of Stone Mountain, often called Stone Mountain Village to distinguish it from the park and the larger unincorporated area, covers about 1.7 square miles at the western base of the granite mountain, roughly 13 miles east of downtown Atlanta. Much of the village falls inside a historic district, with older homes along Main Street, Ridge Avenue, Manor Drive and in Shermantown. Rain sheds off the granite and the slopes around it, and houses below can see wet soil and damp crawl spaces after storms.

The City of Stone Mountain Building and Permits Department at City Hall, 875 Main Street, (770) 498-8984, issues building, electrical, HVAC and plumbing permits, and asks residents to contact City Hall before any construction, even if they think no permit is needed. Buildings in the historic district may also need historic permits for repair work. Code Enforcement is reached through City Hall as well. DeKalb Public Health says it handles mold only in permitted facilities like restaurants and hotels.

Before the company arrives

• Call City Hall to ask about permits and any historic review for your address
• Stop any active leak and dry standing water if you safely can
• Take photos of all affected areas
• Keep the room closed and the HVAC off if vents smell musty
• Clear access to the crawl space or attic hatch