Mold Remediation in Cedar Hill, TN

Cedar Hill is a town of 301 people (2020 Census) on U.S. Route 41 in northwestern Robertson County, about 30 miles north of Nashville. For most of its history it served the farms around it, and tobacco was the main crop. Main Street and Ridge Road run through town.

Wet ground nearby

Across the CSX railroad tracks from town lies a swamp area beside the Cedar Hill Swamp Wildlife Management Area. Low, wet ground like that keeps the soil and air moist, and homes on lower lots can feel it most under the floor. Add the long, muggy Middle Tennessee summer and crawl spaces become the first place to look. Damp insulation, rust on ductwork straps, and dark stains on joists are common clues.

The Tennessee Department of Health notes that the state's humidity alone can lead to mold growth. It also warns that mold can begin growing within 48 hours after flooding and advises throwing away wet items that can't be cleaned and dried within that time. EPA suggests keeping indoor humidity below 60 percent and fixing the water problem before any cleaning, or the mold comes back.

Older homes, familiar trouble spots

In older houses generally, weak spots show up where an addition's roofline meets the original, around chimneys, and at porch and foundation joints. Bathrooms without exhaust fans and closets on outside walls collect mildew. If you smell mold but can't see it, it may be inside a wall cavity or under flooring.

Permits, renter complaints and health

Mold cleanup on its own isn't permitted work. If repairs grow to include structural framing, check with the town or county codes office about permits first. Renters with a leak or moisture problem the landlord hasn't fixed should ask the same offices how to file a complaint. For health questions, the Robertson County Health Department is at 800 South Brown Street in Springfield. EPA says mold can irritate the eyes, skin, nose, throat and lungs, and people with asthma or weakened immune systems should keep their distance; ask a health professional about symptoms.

Calling and licensing

Your call is connected with an independent company that serves Robertson County. Robertson is one of the counties where TDCI requires a Home Improvement license for residential projects from $3,000 to under $25,000. Projects of $25,000 or more need a Tennessee contractor's license, and mold remediation is the S-F classification. Verify any company on TDCI's Verify a License search, and consider an independent inspector to confirm the job is finished.