Black Mold Removal in Woodstock, GA

Local conditions in Woodstock

Woodstock is a fast-growing Cherokee County city of about 35,000 people, roughly 25 miles from Atlanta, with a downtown built around the 1912 Woodstock Depot and a trail network that includes the Noonday Creek Trail. The Little River, Noonday Creek and Kellogg Creek all run through the area. In the September 2009 floods, NWS listed 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 later designated for FEMA Individual Assistance. Homes near those creeks can carry damp crawl spaces and lower levels, while newer neighborhoods off Highway 92 see more dark mold from plumbing leaks, failed shower pans and AC drain lines. The city's Community Development department even includes a Stormwater & Environmental Management division.

Cleaning versus removal

Signs to look for

• A dark band along basement walls after storms
• Peeling paint or swollen baseboards near a bathroom
• Black spots on the ceiling around a bath fan
• A musty smell that comes back each summer

Timing and seasonal notes

Heavy rain and summer humidity are when Woodstock homes show new growth. Act within a day or two of a leak; EPA says wet materials should be dried in 24 to 48 hours. When rebuilding, the City of Woodstock Building & Safety Division at the City Hall Annex on Highway 92 issues building permits. Renters with unrepaired leaks can contact the city's Code Enforcement division after giving the landlord written notice. Cherokee County Environmental Health takes mold complaints but does not inspect residences. Georgia has no mold license; check a rebuild contractor's Georgia residential or general contractor license on GOALS Verify Now.