Mold Inspection in Fairview, TN

Fairview at a glance

Fairview sits in western Williamson County, about 23 miles from Nashville. When the May 2010 storms hit, about 16.9 inches of rain fell here over two days, the highest total among the Williamson County towns in the local paper's count. The county's emergency management office lists the Harpeth River and its creeks as the main flood sources and warns that flash floods can arrive quickly. Add humid summers and homes built over crawl spaces, and slow moisture problems are common even in years without a flood.

What to do now

1. Shut off or repair the water source if you can find it, even temporarily.
2. Run fans and a dehumidifier. EPA says to dry water-damaged materials within 24 to 48 hours to prevent growth.
3. Bag and set aside wet rugs, cardboard and fabric that can't be dried quickly.
4. Don't paint, caulk or spray over visible growth; EPA notes painting over mold doesn't solve it.
5. Take photos and note dates for your records and any insurance conversation.
6. If you rent, notify the landlord in writing. Unrepaired problems can be raised with the City of Fairview Planning & Codes Department, which enforces the city's health and safety ordinances, through its Report Concern form.

Signs and their usual causes

Cost factors

Angi reports a national range of $303 to $1,075 for a mold inspection, averaging about $689; prices in Middle Tennessee vary. The quote depends on house size, how many areas need checking, crawl space and attic access, and whether you add lab sampling, which Angi lists nationally at $250 to $500 per test. If repairs follow, permits come from the City of Fairview Planning & Codes Department on Bowie Lake Road, and the Williamson County Health Department has a Fairview office on Fairview Boulevard for health questions.