Mold Remediation in Antioch, TN

Mill Creek's record

During the May 2010 flood, Mill Creek at the Antioch gauge set a record crest of 26.10 feet, and the National Weather Service documented flooding in the Mill Creek area of Antioch. In March 2021, flash flooding stranded vehicles on I-24 near Harding Place, people were rescued from trees on Harding Place, and water got into a Walmart on Nolensville Pike while the Mill Creek gauges at Antioch and Woodbine rose sharply.

Metro Water Services points residents to FEMA flood maps and Metro's Parcel Viewer to see whether a property sits in a Special Flood Hazard Area, and its Development Services Division can provide zone and elevation details on request. Metro also warns that land outside the mapped zone isn't guaranteed to stay dry. If water reached your floors and they weren't dried within 24 to 48 hours, EPA says to assume mold is growing behind the surfaces.

Older houses, varied housing

Antioch was a rural village before it grew into a commuter area and, around the former Hickory Hollow mall, one of Nashville's biggest employment centers. It's part of Metro Nashville-Davidson County, about 9 miles southeast of downtown. In the Antioch (Priest Lake) area, close to two-thirds of homes were built before 1980. About 59% of units are detached houses, roughly 23% are townhouses or other attached units and about 11% are mobile homes.

Each type traps moisture differently. Older detached houses often sit over crawl spaces where ductwork runs through damp air. Attached units share walls, so a neighbor's leak can become your stain. Mobile homes have tight cavities under the floor and in the walls where a plumbing leak can go unnoticed.

Metro offices that apply

• Building permits: Metro Codes. Removing mold isn't a permitted job, but replacing supporting walls or altering load-bearing framing during the repair is.
• Rentals: renters with a leak or moisture problem the landlord won't fix can report it to Metro Codes Property Standards through hubNashville or the Codes Hotline.
• Health: Metro Public Health publishes a handout called "Mold, Moisture, and Your Home." EPA notes mold can irritate the eyes, skin, nose, throat and lungs, and people with asthma or weakened immune systems should keep away from moldy areas. See a health professional with health concerns.

When you call

You'll be connected with an independent local mold remediation company. Davidson County is on TDCI's list of counties where residential work from $3,000 to under $25,000 requires a state Home Improvement license; jobs at $25,000 and above require a Tennessee contractor's license, with S-F as the mold remediation classification. Check any company on TDCI's Verify a License search, and think about hiring a separate inspector to confirm the work is done.