HVAC & Air Duct Mold Removal in Madison, TN

What happens when you call

You'll be connected with an independent company that works in northeast Nashville. They'll ask whether you own or rent, where the equipment is, whether the home sits over a crawl space or is a mobile home, and what you've noticed. The inspection usually follows this order:

1. Equipment first: filter area, blower, coil, drain pan and condensate line.
2. Duct runs next, in the crawl space, attic or the belly of a mobile home, with moisture readings on nearby framing.
3. A written scope listing parts to clean, parts to replace and how the vents and work area will be sealed.
4. A moisture plan, because EPA is clear that mold in the system will likely come back if the water problem isn't corrected.

Cost factors

Angi reports national ranges of about $600 to $2,000 for mold cleaning in air ducts and $3,000 to $10,000 for HVAC system mold work. Middle Tennessee prices vary. In Madison the big variables are the system's age (an old coil may be replaced rather than cleaned), how much insulated or flex duct has to come out, crawl space clearance and whether duct sealing or new insulation is part of the job. In Davidson County, a residential project of $3,000 or more requires the state Home Improvement license.

Local conditions in Madison

Madison, about 7 miles from downtown, is an older suburban part of Metro Nashville with two centers, Downtown Madison and Rivergate, linked by Gallatin Pike. About 52 percent of homes in ZIP 37115 were built before 1980, renters make up roughly 57 percent of households, and the ZIP includes 432 mobile homes. The Cumberland River forms Madison's northern edge, and Mansker Creek and Dry Creek cross the area, so low lots can hold water under the house after storms. Renters whose landlord won't fix a leak can file with Metro Codes Property Standards through hubNashville, and Metro Codes handles any permits for duct or framing replacement.

Checklist before the visit

• Leave the system off and keep the filter in place until the inspector sees it.
• Clear access to the air handler closet and the crawl space or skirting panel.
• Don't spray bleach or fog the vents.
• Gather dates of past leaks, floods or AC repairs.
• If you rent, bring copies of what you've sent the landlord.