Mold Testing in Stonecrest, GA

About Stonecrest

Stonecrest, approved by voters in 2016, is the largest city entirely within DeKalb County. It sits in the county's far southeastern corner about 13 miles from downtown Atlanta, with a smaller section north of I-20, and is named for the Mall at Stonecrest. Neighborhoods like Fairington and the areas near Panola Way and Arabia Mountain include a wide range of homes, and all of them face the metro's humid summers and long air-conditioning seasons. Slab homes, crawl-space homes and apartments each tend to hide moisture in different places, which is why the steps below start with simple observation.

What to do now

1. Track the problem: where the smell is, when it is strongest, and whether rain or the AC makes it worse.
2. Check for active leaks under sinks, at the water heater, around toilets and at the air handler drain.
3. Leave suspect areas as they are; cleaning or painting first can skew results.
4. Keep the HVAC off if you suspect it is the source. EPA warns a contaminated system can spread mold.
5. Keep indoor humidity under 60 percent with a dehumidifier or the AC while you wait, as EPA recommends.
6. Renters should notify the landlord in writing and keep a copy.

What you see and what usually causes it

Cost factors

Angi's 2026 national data lists testing with air and surface sampling at $250 to $500 and a basic air test at $250 to $350. HomeGuide's 2026 national figures list $100 to $300 per air sample. Home size, sample count, HVAC sampling and lab speed set the price. If testing leads to tear-out, the City of Stonecrest Building Department issues interior finish, remodeling and other residential permits. Stonecrest Code Enforcement's listed duties focus on exterior property maintenance, though its page links to the International Property Maintenance Code and a Georgia Landlord-Tenant Handbook for renters.