Mold Remediation in Eagleville, TN

Eagleville at a glance

Eagleville is a city of 813 people in the southwestern corner of Rutherford County, roughly 30 miles from Nashville. It was incorporated in 1977, and the 2020 Census counted every resident as rural. City Hall and Eagleville High School anchor the town.

Why does my basement always smell musty?

Below-grade rooms stay cool, and humid summer air condenses on their walls and floors. The Tennessee Department of Health says basements that regularly sit above 50 percent relative humidity need moisture reduction, using a dehumidifier, better drainage or both. EPA's broader target for the whole house is below 60 percent, ideally 30 to 50.

What about homes without a basement?

Many Middle Tennessee homes sit over a vented crawl space instead. Those spaces collect humid air, ground moisture and sometimes plumbing leaks, and ductwork running through them can sweat all summer. Look for damp insulation, dark staining on joists and a smell that gets stronger when the AC kicks on.

How fast do I need to act after water gets in?

The state health department warns that mold can start growing within 48 hours of flooding, and EPA says to dry wet materials within 24 to 48 hours. If carpet, padding or drywall stayed wet longer, it will probably need to be removed rather than cleaned.

Permits in Eagleville

Eagleville sets its own permit fees and directs permit questions to City Hall. Rutherford County Building Codes supplies certified inspectors and plans review for the city as well as for unincorporated Rutherford County. Mold removal by itself isn't permitted work, but structural repairs afterward may be. Renters with an unfixed leak or moisture problem should check with the town or county codes office about who takes housing complaints.

Health and licensing

The Rutherford County Health Department's main office is at 100 West Burton Street in Murfreesboro, with a branch in Smyrna. EPA says mold can irritate the eyes, skin, nose, throat and lungs, and that people with asthma or weakened immune systems should stay away from moldy areas. Ask a health professional about symptoms.

Rutherford is one of the counties where Tennessee requires a Home Improvement license for residential jobs from $3,000 to under $25,000. Projects of $25,000 or more require a contractor's license, with the mold remediation (S-F) classification. Your call connects you with an independent local company; verify it on TDCI's Verify a License search.