Basement Mold Removal in La Vergne, TN

What happens when you call

The number on this page connects you with an independent company that serves Rutherford County. Expect a short set of questions: where the mold is, how big the area is, whether there has been a leak or flooding, and whether you own or rent. A visit is then scheduled.

On site, the company should take moisture readings, check behind baseboards and under flooring where needed, and look at the plumbing, water heater, HVAC drain lines and outside drainage. Ask for photos and a written scope that spells out what will be removed, how the area will be contained and how the moisture will be handled.

What affects cost

• Size of the affected area and number of rooms.
• Finished drywall, laminate or carpet that has to come out.
• Containment and filtered air.
• Contents that need cleaning or disposal.
• Repairs to the leak or drainage, which may involve a plumber or another trade.

Angi's national range for basement mold remediation is about $500 to $3,000, and Middle Tennessee prices vary. Rutherford County is on the state list where residential jobs of $3,000 or more need the Home Improvement license; projects of $25,000 or more need a Tennessee contractor's license, and mold remediation is the S-F classification.

La Vergne conditions

La Vergne is a suburb along I-24 about 15 miles from Nashville, with a median home built in 2002 and about a quarter of homes rented. Lake Forest Estates, with more than 3,100 homes, is described as the largest subdivision in Tennessee. Percy Priest Lake borders the city to the northeast, fed by Hurricane Creek and the Stones River. Basements are not the norm in newer Middle Tennessee subdivisions, so in La Vergne the lower-level problems tend to be split-level rooms, finished lower floors on sloped lots or below-grade spaces where a leak went unnoticed. Newer homes are built tight, which helps efficiency but can trap humidity if ventilation is weak.

The City of La Vergne Codes Department on East Nir Shreibman Boulevard issues building permits through its Community Development portal and takes complaints through Citizen Request Tracker, so renters with an unrepaired leak can report it there. The Rutherford County Health Department answers health questions.

Before the company arrives

• Shut off the water to a leaking fixture if you can.
• Move belongings out of the damp area.
• Photograph the damage.
• Write down when the problem started.
• List your questions about scope, timing and price.