Mold Remediation in Springfield, TN

Robertson County's seat, and its storm record

Springfield is the county seat of Robertson County, about 24 miles north of Nashville and not far from the Kentucky line. Its downtown grew around the Robertson County Courthouse, and the area was long known for dark-fired tobacco.

Heavy rain has caused trouble here more than once. On September 1, 2017, the east side of the Lahr Road bridge washed out, Memorial Boulevard at the fairgrounds went under water, and several county residents reported water inside their homes. In February 2019, flash flooding led to two water rescues in Springfield, one on New Chapel Road near Hoods Branch Road and one at Lahr Road and Highway 49. On May 8, 2024, 8 to 12 inches of rain fell in the county and Armstrong Road turned into what one report called a miniature lake, with water up to the mailboxes.

Why a wet house turns moldy

The Tennessee Department of Health says mold can start growing within 48 hours of flooding and advises throwing out wet items that can't be cleaned or dried in that window. It also points to the state's humidity as a driver of mold. In practice, that means a soaked crawl space, wet carpet pad or drywall that wicked up water can keep growing mold long after the yard has dried. Many Middle Tennessee homes also run ductwork through a crawl space, where damp air can reach the system. EPA advises against running a heating or cooling system you suspect is contaminated, since it can spread spores through the house.

Permits and complaints inside the city

The City of Springfield's Building & Codes office handles permits, inspections and plan review inside city limits. Cleanup is not permitted work, but rebuilding walls or making structural repairs afterward may be, so ask before you start. The same department takes property maintenance complaints under the International Property Maintenance Code, including stagnant water, unsanitary conditions and unfit buildings. A renter whose landlord has not fixed a leak can file through the city's online Request Tracker.

Health questions

The Robertson County Health Department on South Brown Street is the local public health office. EPA notes that mold can irritate the eyes, skin, nose, throat and lungs, and that people with asthma or weakened immune systems should stay away from moldy areas. See a health professional with personal health concerns.

What to expect and what to check

The call connects you with an independent local company. Robertson County is on TDCI's list of counties where residential jobs from $3,000 to under $25,000 require the state Home Improvement license; at $25,000 and up, the company needs the Tennessee contractor's license with the mold remediation (S-F) classification. Confirm either one on TDCI's Verify a License search, and consider an independent inspector for the assessment, as Angi recommends.