Post-Remediation Clearance Testing in Spring Hill, TN

When a cleanup deserves a closer look

• The company wants to remove the containment and rebuild the same afternoon.
• Drywall or subfloor near the work area still feels soft or damp.
• The attic or crawl space ductwork ran through the moldy zone but was left alone.
• Stains on framing were sealed over without cleaning.
• The leak that started it, such as a roof flashing or plumbing line, is not repaired.

Local picture

Spring Hill is a fast-growing city about 29 miles south of Nashville, home to the GM Spring Hill Manufacturing plant, and it spans Williamson and Maury counties. During the May 2010 flood about 13.2 inches of rain fell here over two days, and the Duck River overran parts of the city. Many homes in town are newer, but new construction still has plumbing leaks, AC drain lines and attic condensation that lead to mold jobs. EPA advises keeping AC drip pans clean and drain lines flowing, and keeping indoor humidity below 60 percent.

The City of Spring Hill Building Codes and Inspection Department issues permits for any rebuild and checks construction against National Flood Insurance Program and FEMA rules along with the city's development code. The city's Codes Enforcement Division takes reports on health and safety issues through its Citizen Portal. For health questions on the Williamson County side, the county health department is in Franklin; on the Maury County side, check which county office serves your address.

Cost

Angi reports national ranges of about $303 to $1,075 for a mold inspection and $250 to $500 for a mold test. Spring Hill prices vary. A clearance visit after one bathroom costs less than one after an attic or a multi-room job. The number of samples, attic or crawl space access and rush lab results all add to the total.

What happens when you call

You will be connected with an independent local inspector who covers Spring Hill. Have the remediation scope ready, describe what was removed and say when the rebuild is booked. Ask how they decide whether the area passes and whether they plan to take samples. If the area fails, the remediation company re-cleans and the inspector returns before anything is closed up.