Mold remediation in Woodstock means stopping the moisture, sealing off the affected area, removing growth and any porous materials it has spoiled, and drying the structure before rebuilding. EPA says a homeowner can usually clean a patch under about 10 square feet. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local mold remediation company in Woodstock.
Creeks, greenways and moisture
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 trails such as Noonday Creek Trail and Serenade Trail. The Little River, Noonday Creek and Kellogg Creek run through the area. On September 21, 2009, the National Weather Service recorded 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 stage. Cherokee County was later designated for FEMA Individual Assistance.
Most mold here comes from everyday water, though: AC condensate overflows, leaking supply lines, roof flashing failures and humid summer air in crawl spaces and attics. Newer subdivisions with finished basements and attic air handlers see these problems as often as older homes near the depot, because a tight house holds onto moisture unless fans and the AC remove it.
Your job or a company's?
| Situation | Who should handle it |
|---|---|
| Small spots on a hard surface, under about 10 square feet | You, per EPA, after the moisture is fixed |
| Mold on drywall, carpet pad or insulation | A company; porous material usually comes out |
| Anything wet longer than 48 hours after high water | A company; EPA says to assume mold |
| Musty smell through the vents | Turn off the HVAC and have it inspected |
Signs to take seriously
- A finished basement that smells damp after rain
- Bubbling paint near a sliding door or window
- Stains on a ceiling below an upstairs bathroom
- Black spotting on the back of drywall seen through an outlet or access panel
The City of Woodstock Building & Safety Division, at the City Hall Annex on Highway 92, issues building permits, so rebuild work after remediation goes through that office. The city's Community Development Department also has a Code Enforcement division and a Stormwater & Environmental Management division. Georgia has no state mold license; ask whether the company holds a Georgia residential or general contractor license and check it on GOALS Verify Now.
When mold tends to appear
Summer humidity and long AC seasons make July through September the busiest stretch. EPA advises keeping indoor humidity under 60 percent and drying wet materials within 24 to 48 hours.
Mold Removal & Remediation questions in Woodstock
What if my house flooded and stayed wet for days?
My landlord won't fix a leak. What can I do?
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Sources
- EPA: Mold Cleanup in Your Home
- EPA: Homeowner's and Renter's Guide to Mold Cleanup After Disasters (pdf)
- EPA: Mold Information Slideshow (testing and sampling)
- Angi: Mold Remediation Cost in Atlanta, GA
- O.C.G.A. 44-7-13: Landlord's duties as to repairs (Justia)
- Georgia SOS GOALS: Verify Now
- National Weather Service Atlanta: The Epic Floods of September 2009
- FEMA: Preliminary Damage Assessment, FEMA-1858-DR Georgia (pdf, archived)
- City of Woodstock: Building & Safety
- City of Woodstock: Community Development
- Woodstock, Georgia (Wikipedia)
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