Attic Mold Removal in Franklin, TN

How the call works

You'll be connected with an independent local mold remediation company. They'll want to know where the growth is, whether stains have appeared on ceilings, how old the roof is, and whether the home has finished attic space or a bonus room. Expect a visit that includes moisture readings on the decking and rafters, a check of soffit, ridge and gable vents, a look at fan ducts, and photos. The written scope should separate mold cleanup from the moisture fix and explain how dust will be kept from falling into the living space.

Cost

Angi's national range for attic mold remediation is about $1,000 to $4,000. Middle Tennessee prices vary, and these factors matter most:

• How much decking and framing is affected.
• Attic layout; multiple sections and steep or tight eaves take longer.
• Volume of insulation that comes out.
• Fan duct rerouting, new vents or roof repairs.
• Older homes where original materials need extra care.

Jobs of $25,000 or more need a Tennessee contractor's license, and mold remediation is the S-F classification.

Franklin conditions

The Harpeth River and its tributaries are the city's biggest flood risk. In May 2010, about 16.1 inches of rain fell over two days, the Harpeth crested above its 1948 record, and hundreds of residents were displaced. Heavy, prolonged rain also strains roofs, and leaks can go unnoticed above deep insulation. In everyday conditions, condensation is the larger driver: warm house air leaking into a cold attic in winter. City of Franklin Building and Neighborhood Services issues building permits, which may apply when rafters or decking are replaced, and handles property maintenance complaints from renters. The Williamson County Health Department on West Main Street can help with health questions.

Before work starts

• Clear access to the attic and the rooms below it.
• Identify every exhaust fan.
• Turn off attic HVAC equipment if contamination is possible, as EPA advises.
• Ask whether clearance testing by a separate company is planned; Angi recommends keeping testing and remediation with different companies.
• Move stored boxes and holiday decorations out of the work area.

The Harpeth River at Franklin reaches flood stage at 30 feet at the gauge near Pinkerton Park, so watch the river forecast during long rains and check the attic afterward for new stains.