Black Mold Removal in Lebanon, TN

Why does black mold keep coming back after Spencer Creek floods?

Because each flood re-wets materials that were never fully removed or dried. Homes along Spencer Creek near Lebanon have flooded repeatedly, and residents have built berms to protect their houses; neighbors point to debris piling up under a bridge on Northern Road near Highway 109. In February 2019, roads including Bluebird Road east of Lebanon were under water. Wilson County officials have said the county has seen flood events since 2010 that it hadn't experienced before, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers began a watershed study starting with Spencer Creek. If flood water reached drywall and insulation and they stayed wet beyond 24 to 48 hours, EPA says to assume mold. Wiping the black spots off the face of the wall leaves the growth inside it.

What does a proper removal look like in a flood-prone house?

The company should cut wet drywall well above the high-water line, remove soaked insulation and carpet pad, HEPA-vacuum and clean the studs and sill plates, and dry the framing to normal moisture readings before anything goes back. If ducts or the air handler sat in water, they need attention too; EPA warns against running a contaminated system. For repeat flooding, ask about flood-resistant materials for the rebuild.

Who handles permits and complaints in Lebanon?

Lebanon, the Wilson County seat about 25 miles from Nashville, has its own City of Lebanon Building Inspection Department, which takes building permit applications inside city limits and inspects framing, plumbing and mechanical work. Mold cleanup isn't usually permitted, but the rebuild may be. Renters whose landlord won't fix a leak can file with City of Lebanon Codes Enforcement through its online Codes Complaint form. The Wilson County Health Department on East Baddour Parkway can help with health questions.

A short local note

Wilson County isn't on TDCI's Home Improvement license list. For jobs of $25,000 or more, Tennessee requires a contractor's license, and mold remediation is the S-F classification. A full flood tear-out with a rebuild can cross that line, so check the company on TDCI's Verify a License search before signing.