Commercial Mold Remediation in Hendersonville, TN

Our building is near Drakes Creek or the lake. Does that change the job?

It can. Hendersonville sits on the shore of Old Hickory Lake, and the Sumner County Flood Insurance Study includes detailed analyses of Drakes Creek and its tributaries for the city. The same study says headwater streams in the county rise quickly in intense local rain, with major floods usually in late winter and early spring. A building in or near a studied flood area should have its lower level checked after heavy storms, and a remediation company should ask about past water events before writing a scope. Lakeside air is also humid much of the year, so dehumidification and HVAC drainage deserve attention during and after the work.

How do we handle mold in one unit of a multi-family building?

About three-quarters of Hendersonville's housing is single-family, but the city has a meaningful share of apartments and a rental rate a little under 30 percent. In a stacked or attached building, the leak behind the mold may start in a different unit, a shared wall or the roof. Treat the job as a building problem:

• Trace the water to its source, even if it is in a neighboring unit.
• Seal off the work area so dust does not travel through shared hallways or returns.
• Tell residents nearby what is happening and when, as EPA's commercial guide recommends.
• Check adjoining walls and ceilings before closing up.

Which city offices do we deal with?

Permits and inspections for rebuilding inside city limits go through the City of Hendersonville Building & Codes Department. Tenants with an unrepaired leak can file a complaint with the same department through its online form; it does not accept anonymous complaints except in emergencies. Remediation itself is not usually permitted work, but replacing walls or mechanical equipment afterward generally is. For projects of $25,000 or more, the company must hold a Tennessee contractor's license, and the classification for mold work is S-F. Check it on TDCI's Verify a License search.

One local note

The median home in Hendersonville was built around 1989, so many buildings now have original roofs, plumbing and HVAC equipment that are decades old. Aging drain pans, condensate lines and flashing are common sources of slow leaks that feed mold out of sight. The Sumner County Health Department has a clinic location in Hendersonville for health questions.