Commercial Mold Remediation in Gallatin, TN

Local conditions in Gallatin

Gallatin sits on Station Camp Creek, with Town Creek near downtown, Rankin Branch on the county flood maps and Old Hickory Lake about 3 miles south. Creek flooding has hit the city more than once. In May 2017 Station Camp Creek spilled onto Lower Station Creek Road, a helicopter rescue was needed and homes on Cumming Lane flooded. In May 2024 Town Creek, normally dry, overflowed near downtown after hours of rain; the Barton Drive neighborhood was hit hardest, with water under and into homes and ruined crawl-space HVAC and ductwork. One resident said the water ran higher than in 2010.

Citywide, the median home was built around 2002, but the buildings around the historic square tend to be much older. Older storefronts and churches often have crawl spaces, aging roofs and mechanical equipment tucked into tight spaces, which is where moisture hides.

Handle it in-house or bring in a remediation company?

Signs worth acting on

• A tide line on drywall at the base of walls near an entry
• Musty air from supply registers in a space served by crawl-space ductwork
• Ceiling stains below rooftop units or roof drains
• Tenant complaints about smell or damp in the same unit more than once

Timing notes

The Sumner County Flood Insurance Study says major floods in the county usually come in late winter and early spring, and the 2017 and 2024 floods both came in May. After any water event, the EPA window to dry out is 24 to 48 hours. EPA's commercial guide also suggests scheduling work after hours where possible. Rebuilding inside city limits goes through City of Gallatin Building Codes on West Main Street. Tenants who cannot get a landlord to fix a leak can contact Gallatin Code Enforcement, which runs through the police department and takes complaints about poor housing conditions.