Mold Inspection in Arrington, TN

What happens when you call

The number on this page puts you through to an independent company that inspects homes in southeastern Williamson County. Expect a few quick questions: what you're seeing or smelling, which part of the house, and whether a leak or storm came first. A visit gets scheduled, and on the day the inspector checks outside drainage before working through the rooms, the crawl space or basement, and the attic with a moisture meter and often a thermal camera. Afterward you should get a report listing damp areas, probable water sources and a recommended scope.

Cost factors

Angi's national range for a mold inspection is $303 to $1,075, with an average of about $689; Middle Tennessee prices vary. A large home with a finished basement, a bonus room over the garage and more than one HVAC system takes longer than a compact ranch. Lab sampling adds to the bill too; Angi lists mold tests nationally at $250 to $500. Ask whether the price includes a written report with photos.

Local conditions

Arrington is a small historic community near Franklin that grew from a settlement once called Petersburg and took its present name from a nearby creek. A gated subdivision of more than 420 homes now sits beside historic Kings' Chapel. Williamson County's emergency management office names the Harpeth River and its creeks as the main local flood sources and warns that flash floods can arrive with little warning. It also notes that blocked culverts, ditches and drains cause flooding, and that most creeks in the county are the property owner's responsibility, so a clogged culvert near the driveway can send water toward the foundation. The May 2010 flood showed the county can see 20 inches or more of rain within two days. A standard homeowners policy doesn't cover flooding, and the county suggests checking FEMA's Flood Map Service Center for your lot. Repair permits after cleanup in unincorporated Arrington go through the Williamson County Building Codes Division in Franklin.

Checklist before the inspector comes

• Clear the path to the attic, crawl space or basement and the mechanical room.
• Note dates of leaks, storms or water near the foundation.
• Check that gutters and the nearest culvert are flowing so the inspector sees normal drainage.
• Keep the affected area untouched.