Black Mold Removal in La Vergne, TN

What happens when you call

The number on this page connects you with an independent company serving Rutherford County. Expect questions about where the mold is, whether a leak or AC problem is involved, and whether the home is owned or rented. A site visit follows, with moisture readings in nearby walls and floors and a look at the air handler and condensate line if the growth is near the HVAC closet.

The written scope should name the moisture source, the containment plan, which materials come out and how the area will be dried and checked before rebuilding.

Cost factors

• Square footage and the number of rooms involved.
• Drywall, insulation or carpet that must be removed.
• Containment and air filtration.
• Whether the HVAC system needs cleaning too.
• Patch, paint and flooring work afterward.

Angi reports national typical ranges of $1,223 to $3,758 for mold remediation and $3,000 to $10,000 when an HVAC system is involved; Middle Tennessee prices vary. Rutherford County is on the list of counties where home jobs from $3,000 to under $25,000 require a state Home Improvement license.

Local conditions in La Vergne

La Vergne is a diverse suburb of about 38,700 people along I-24, roughly 15 miles southeast of Nashville. Housing is newer than in much of the region, with a median build year of 2002 for houses and condos, and Lake Forest Estates, described as Tennessee's largest subdivision, has more than 3,100 homes. About 26 percent of homes are rented. Percy Priest Lake borders the city to the northeast, fed by Hurricane Creek and the Stones River. In newer houses, dark mold usually comes from a plumbing leak inside a wall, a clogged AC drain line, or bathroom humidity in tightly built rooms. The La Vergne Codes Department issues building permits and takes complaints through its Citizen Request Tracker.

Checklist before the visit

• Shut off water to a leaking fixture.
• Turn off the HVAC if the growth is near vents.
• Take photos and note when you first saw the spots.
• Keep people with asthma or weakened immune systems out of the room.
• Find any warranty paperwork if the house is still new.

Health questions can go to the Rutherford County Health Department.