Mold Inspection in Springfield, TN

Signs worth an inspection

• A musty smell that comes back each time the weather turns humid.
• Dark spots on drywall behind a bed or dresser against an outside wall.
• Water stains that grow after each storm.
• Warped flooring or loose tiles near a bathroom or kitchen.
• A crawl space with standing water after heavy rain.

Local conditions in Springfield

Springfield, the Robertson County seat about 24 miles from Nashville, has had several hard rain events in recent years. On September 1, 2017, flooding washed out the east side of the Lahr Road bridge and closed Memorial Boulevard at the fairgrounds, and several county residents reported water inside their homes. In February 2019, flash flooding led to two water rescues in town, one on New Chapel Road near Hoods Branch Road and one at Lahr Road and Highway 49. On May 8, 2024, 8 to 12 inches of rain fell in Robertson County and Armstrong Road turned into what one report called a miniature lake, with water up to mailbox height. Add the region's humid summers, which the state health department notes can lead to mold growth, and crawl spaces that collect moisture, and it is easy to see why inspections here often focus underneath the house.

What affects the cost

Angi lists a national range of $303 to $1,075 for a mold inspection, averaging about $689, and Middle Tennessee prices vary. Square footage, access to the crawl space and attic, the number of problem areas and any lab samples are the main drivers. Robertson County is one of the counties where removal jobs of $3,000 to $24,999 require the state Home Improvement license, so check any company on TDCI's Verify a License search before signing. Angi also recommends using a separate company for testing and removal.

What happens when you call

Your call goes to a referral service that connects you with an independent inspector; this site isn't a mold company. Explain what you've noticed and when it started, then set timing and price with the inspector. If remediation leads to rebuilding, the City of Springfield Building and Codes office on North Main Street handles permits and inspections inside city limits.