Basement Mold Removal in Cross Plains, TN

Cross Plains at a glance

Cross Plains is a rural Robertson County city of about 1,800 people near I-65 on State Route 25, between Springfield and Gallatin and about 27 miles from Nashville. It is one of the earliest settled places in the region, dating to Kilgore Station in 1778. The Middle Fork of the Red River runs about three-quarters of a mile west of town. As across rural Middle Tennessee, crawl spaces are more common than basements, but where a house does have a lower level, spring storms that soak the ground can turn it damp.

What to do this week

1. Pick up anything sitting on the floor and move it somewhere dry.
2. Set a dehumidifier to keep humidity between 30 and 50 percent, the range EPA prefers.
3. Walk the outside during a rain to see where water collects against the house.
4. Check the water heater, well pressure tank and supply lines for drips.
5. Throw out wet items that cannot be cleaned and dried within 48 hours, as the Tennessee Department of Health advises.
6. Photograph walls and floors so you can compare later.

Common signs and causes

Cost considerations

Nationally, Angi reports about $500 to $3,000 for basement mold remediation and $2,250 to $7,100 for foundation sealing; Middle Tennessee costs vary with the job. Bigger bills come from finished basements, large affected areas and drainage work. Robertson County residential jobs of $3,000 or more require the state Home Improvement license, and $25,000 or more requires a Tennessee contractor's license; check either on TDCI's Verify a License search. For rebuilding permits, contact the City of Cross Plains building department on Highway 25 East and confirm the details with City Hall. Health questions can go to the Robertson County Health Department in Springfield. Ask the company you are connected with to put the mold removal and the moisture fix on separate lines so you can compare quotes fairly.