Mold Remediation in Woodstock, GA

Three waterways

The Little River, Noonday Creek and Kellogg Creek all run through Woodstock, and two of them went far past flood stage in September 2009. The National Weather Service lists the Little River at Woodstock cresting at 20.80 feet against an 11-foot flood stage, and Noonday Creek at 19.66 feet against a 10-foot flood stage, both on September 21. Cherokee County was then one of four counties designated for FEMA Individual Assistance.

The city's Community Development Department includes a Stormwater & Environmental Management division, which is useful to know if drainage near your home is part of the problem.

EPA's rule after flooding: if wet materials couldn't be dried within 24 to 48 hours, assume mold. Keep children out of the cleanup, and wear at least an N-95 respirator.

About Woodstock

Woodstock was incorporated as a town by the Georgia General Assembly in 1897 and has grown quickly, reaching about 35,100 residents at the 2020 Census. It's a Cherokee County suburb about 25 miles north of downtown Atlanta in a straight line. The 1912 Woodstock Depot anchors downtown, and the Noonday Creek, Serenade and Trestle Rock trails are part of a growing greenway network. Highway 92 and Kemp Drive are well-traveled routes.

Everyday causes

Away from the creeks, mold in Woodstock homes follows the usual metro pattern: AC systems running much of the year with condensate lines that clog, roof and window leaks, slow plumbing drips and crawl spaces that stay humid through summer. EPA recommends indoor humidity below 60 percent.

City offices

The City of Woodstock Building & Safety Division, in Community Development, issues building permits from the City Hall Annex on Highway 92. Rebuilding framing, subfloor or walls after mold removal may need one. Code Enforcement is also a Community Development division and is the place for a renter to report a landlord who won't fix a leak.

Georgia law (O.C.G.A. 44-7-13) requires landlords to keep rentals in repair. Give notice in writing and keep a copy. Georgia does not allow rent withholding. This is general information, not legal advice.

Health

Cherokee County Environmental Health, part of the North Georgia Health District, takes mold complaints and gives information but doesn't inspect residences, since there are no enforceable mold standards. EPA says mold can irritate the eyes, skin, nose, throat and lungs; people with asthma or weakened immune systems should stay away from moldy areas. See a health professional for symptoms.

Hiring

Georgia has no license for mold work. For rebuild work, verify a Georgia residential or general contractor license on GOALS Verify Now. Calling the number on this page connects you with an independent local company that serves Woodstock.