Crawl Space Mold Removal in Madison, TN

How the call and visit work

Calling the number on this page connects you with an independent local company that works in northeast Nashville. Have a few details ready: when you first noticed the smell, whether water collects under the house after storms, and whether the ductwork runs through the crawl space. The company will set up a visit.

During the inspection, expect the inspector to crawl the space with a moisture meter, photograph the framing, check the ground cover and foundation vents, and look for leaking supply or drain lines. The written scope should explain what's causing the moisture as well as what will be cleaned or replaced. If you prefer an independent opinion, Angi recommends using a separate company for testing and for remediation.

What affects cost

• Square footage and how much framing has growth on it.
• Low clearance, which slows the work.
• Old insulation that has to be bagged and hauled away.
• Drainage or gutter work outside.
• Whether you go with a new barrier or full encapsulation with a dehumidifier.
• Repairs to soft subfloor or joists, which may need a Metro Codes permit.

Angi reports national ranges of about $500 to $2,000 for crawl space mold remediation and $1,500 to $15,000 for encapsulation. Prices in Middle Tennessee vary. In Davidson County, residential jobs from $3,000 to under $25,000 require the state Home Improvement license; at $25,000 and up the company needs a Tennessee contractor's license with the S-F mold remediation classification.

Madison conditions

About 51.7 percent of homes in ZIP 37115 were built before 1980, and many have the original thin plastic ground cover, if any. The Cumberland River forms Madison's northern edge, and Mansker Creek and Dry Creek run through the ZIP, so lower lots can hold water after big rains. Metro Water Services' flood maps show mapped flood hazard areas. Madison also has 432 mobile homes, where the ducts and insulation sit in the underbelly behind skirting. Roughly 57 percent of households rent; if a landlord leaves a leak or standing water unfixed, Metro Codes Property Standards takes complaints through hubNashville.

Checklist before the company arrives

• Clear access to the crawl space door or skirting panel.
• Note any past leaks, plumbing repairs or flooding.
• Find old inspection or termite reports.
• Renters: let the landlord know and keep a copy of the notice.
• Write down your questions on price, scope and the moisture fix.