Crawl Space Mold Removal in Waleska, GA

Conditions in and around Waleska

Waleska is a city of about 900 people built around Reinhardt University, roughly 40 miles from Atlanta and about 7 miles northwest of Canton. The Lake Arrowhead reservoir community sits about 2 miles west of town, and the Funk Heritage Center is on the Reinhardt campus. Homes near the lake or on wooded, hilly ground can stay shaded and slow to dry, and runoff from slopes tends to collect against the uphill side of a foundation.

Beyond that, the region's weather does the work. Summers are long and humid, so air drawn through foundation vents condenses on ducts and wood cooled by the air conditioning. Red clay holds rain long after a storm. Cherokee County was one of four Georgia counties designated for FEMA Individual Assistance after the September 2009 floods.

Cleanup only, or cleanup plus encapsulation?

Angi's Atlanta cost guide reports crawl space mold remediation at $587 to $2,348 and encapsulation from about $5,000.

Signs to watch for

• A stale, earthy smell inside, especially in summer
• Floors that feel soft or cold underfoot
• Growth on joists or subfloor visible from the access door
• Wet or sagging insulation
• Puddles on the uphill side after heavy rain

Timing

Condensation peaks in July and August, and wet springs show drainage problems. A quick look through the access door at both times of year catches most trouble early, while the insulation is still in place and the wood is still firm. If you smell something musty in fall, do not wait for the next summer to have it checked. For structural repairs, the Cherokee County Development Service Center issues building permits for the City of Waleska as well as unincorporated Cherokee County. Cherokee County Environmental Health takes mold complaints and offers information but does not inspect homes.