In Smyrna, black mold removal starts with the water that fed it, whether that's a plumbing leak, a damp crawl space or a wall that got wet in a storm. Small patches on hard surfaces can be cleaned by a homeowner; larger areas, or growth on drywall and insulation, call for containment and removal. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local mold remediation company in Smyrna.
Smyrna homes and moisture
Smyrna is a Rutherford County town about 19 miles from Nashville, with part of Percy Priest Lake inside town limits and the Stones River and Stewarts Creek nearby. Still, most dark mold in Smyrna homes comes from ordinary sources: a slow leak under a vanity, a shower that never dries, or humid summer air meeting a cool wall. In ZIP 37167 about 19 percent of houses were built in 1979 or earlier, and roughly 38 percent of occupied homes are rented.
What to do now
- Measure the patch. EPA's dividing line is about 10 square feet, roughly 3 feet by 3 feet. Under that, on tile or sealed wood, a homeowner can usually clean it.
- Find the water. Check supply lines, the toilet base, the tub surround and the window frame nearest the growth.
- Leave it unsealed. Don't paint or caulk over it. EPA says covering mold doesn't fix it.
- Protect sensitive people. Anyone with asthma or a weakened immune system should stay away from the area.
- Check the vents. If growth is around registers or you suspect the ducts, EPA advises not running the system until it is checked.
- Renters: write it down. Notify the landlord in writing. If nothing happens, the Property Maintenance division of Smyrna Building Safety takes reports through the My Smyrna App or by phone.
What you see and what usually causes it
| What you see | Likely cause |
|---|---|
| Black speckles on the bathroom ceiling | Shower steam with no working exhaust fan |
| Dark stain spreading low on a wall | Plumbing leak inside the wall or water from outside |
| Black growth on the window sill and frame | Condensation on cold glass in winter |
| Dark spots on closet walls along an outside wall | Cool wall, poor airflow, high indoor humidity |
| Musty floors with dark staining at the baseboard | Damp crawl space below |
Cost factors
Angi reports national ranges of $1,223 to $3,758 for typical remediation and $500 to $1,000 for a bathroom; prices in Middle Tennessee vary. The size of the area, whether drywall or subfloor comes out, containment and air filtration, and repairs after the work drive the total. Smyrna is in Rutherford County, so residential jobs from $3,000 to under $25,000 need the state Home Improvement license, and larger jobs need a Tennessee contractor's license with the S-F mold remediation classification. If walls or framing are rebuilt, ask Town of Smyrna Building Safety about permits.
Black Mold Removal questions in Smyrna
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Sources
- Wikipedia: Smyrna, Tennessee
- City-Data: ZIP 37167
- Town of Smyrna Building Safety
- Town of Smyrna: Property Maintenance
- EPA: Mold Cleanup in Your Home
- EPA: A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture and Your Home
- Angi: How Much Does Mold Remediation Cost? (2026 data)
- TDCI: Bidding and Contractor License Requirements (pdf)
- Tennessee Contractor Classification Outline (TDCI)
- TDCI: Bidding FAQs
- Tennessee Department of Health: Local health departments
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