Mold Removal & Remediation in Gallatin, TN

Local conditions in Gallatin

Gallatin, the Sumner County seat, sits on Station Camp Creek, with Town Creek running near downtown and Rankin Branch on the county's flood maps. In May 2024, Town Creek, which is normally dry, overflowed after hours of rain. The Barton Drive neighborhood took the worst of it: water under and into homes, and crawl space HVAC units and ductwork ruined. One resident said the water ran higher than in 2010. In May 2017, Station Camp Creek overflowed onto Lower Station Creek Road and homes on Cumming Lane flooded.

The median house in Gallatin was built around 2002, but newer homes still sit on crawl spaces with ducts underneath, and that is exactly where flood water does its quiet damage.

Clean it or remove it?

EPA notes porous materials such as carpet and ceiling tile may need to be thrown out, and paint or caulk should never go over mold.

Signs to look for

• A musty smell from floor registers when the system runs.
• Condensation dripping from ductwork under the house.
• Stains low on walls after a creek rise.
• Warped flooring or soft spots near outside walls.

Timing and seasons

EPA says to dry wet materials within 24 to 48 hours. After a creek flood, start right away. The county's Flood Insurance Study says major floods here usually come in late winter and early spring, while summer humidity drives crawl space growth from June through September. If you're replacing framing or walls, the rebuild permit comes from City of Gallatin Building Codes on West Main Street. Renters with unfixed leaks can reach Gallatin Code Enforcement, run through the police department, which handles tenant complaints about poor housing conditions. Sumner County isn't on TDCI's list of counties needing the Home Improvement license for smaller jobs, but $25,000-plus projects need a contractor's license with the S-F classification for mold work.