Mold Inspection in Mount Juliet, TN

Signs it's time to call

• A musty smell in the garage, laundry room or a downstairs bedroom.
• Water marks on drywall near the floor after heavy rain.
• Sweating ducts or a wet air handler pan in the crawl space or attic.
• Fog or droplets between window panes and mildew on the sills.
• Furniture or stored items that smell after a few weeks in a closet.

Local conditions in Mount Juliet

Mount Juliet is the largest city in Wilson County, a fast-growing suburb about 17 miles east of downtown Nashville that sits between Old Hickory Lake to the north and Percy Priest Lake to the south. Flash flooding has hit the city more than once. In August 2013, heavy rain closed many roads, including Old Lebanon Dirt Road, West Division Street, Curd Road, Nonaville Road and York Road, and a Wilson County emergency team rescued two residents trapped in a West Division Street home. In July 2026, overflowing streams and creeks flooded several parts of the city; about eight people were rescued, including a family taken out by raft from a West Division Street home. When water gets into a house like that, drying it quickly is what prevents mold, and an inspection afterward shows whether the drying actually worked.

Repairs after cleanup need a permit from the City of Mt. Juliet Building & Codes Department, which requires one to alter or repair a building or its mechanical, electrical, plumbing or gas systems.

What affects cost

Angi reports $303 to $1,075 nationally for a mold inspection, with an average near $689; prices around Wilson County vary. House size, the number of problem areas, crawl space and attic access, and any lab sampling all play a part. Angi lists mold tests nationally at $250 to $500.

What happens when you call

The number on this page connects you with an independent local company. Describe the problem, when it started and whether flooding was involved. After the visit you should have photos, readings and a recommended scope. Renters with unrepaired leaks can report them to the City of Mt. Juliet Code Enforcement Department through SeeClickFix or the code enforcement hotline, and the Wilson County Health Department in Lebanon can help with health questions.