Mold Remediation in Pleasant View, TN

What happens when you call

The number on this page connects you with an independent local mold remediation company. Expect questions about where you see or smell mold, how large the area is, whether there has been a leak, and whether the house sits over a crawl space, a basement or a slab. A visit usually starts with finding the moisture source, because EPA is clear that mold comes back if the water problem isn't fixed. The company then explains what needs to be cleaned, what needs to be removed and how the area will be contained and dried.

What costs depend on

• How big the affected area is; Angi says most pros charge $10 to $25 per square foot nationally
• Where it is: crawl spaces, attics and wall cavities take more work to reach
• How much drywall, insulation or flooring has to come out
• Whether ductwork is involved
• Whether you want independent testing before or after

Those are national figures; Middle Tennessee prices vary.

The town and its houses

Pleasant View is a rural town on the northern edge of Cheatham County, about 22 miles northwest of Nashville, on level highlands just south of I-24. It was first incorporated in 1921, lapsed, and was re-incorporated in 1996, and its Pleasant View Village development mixes shops, offices and homes.

Higher, flatter ground doesn't make a home immune. Middle Tennessee's hot, humid summers push damp air into crawl spaces, where it condenses on cool ductwork and floor framing. Attics with poor ventilation, bath fans that don't vent outdoors, and AC drain lines that clog are all common sources. EPA recommends keeping indoor humidity below 60 percent, ideally 30 to 50, and never painting or caulking over mold.

Permits and property maintenance

Pleasant View's municipal code assigns building code and property maintenance enforcement to a designated town official rather than to Cheatham County. If rebuilding walls or structure follows mold removal, start with town hall. Renters whose landlord hasn't fixed a leak can also take the problem to the town, since that same official enforces the property maintenance code.

Health and licensing

The Cheatham County Health Department in Ashland City is the local public health office. EPA notes mold can irritate the eyes, skin, nose, throat and lungs; people with asthma or weakened immune systems should avoid moldy areas. See a health professional with health concerns. Jobs of $25,000 or more require the Tennessee contractor's license with the mold remediation (S-F) classification; use TDCI's Verify a License search to check.