Mold Inspection in White House, TN

Has White House really had flooding?

Yes, more than once. On September 1, 2017, flooding closed Highway 31W and Highway 76 (Portland Road) in White House. On May 8, 2024, flash flooding sent water into part of White House High School, including some of the theater, and most of Tyree Springs Road was underwater for a time. Homes that took on water in events like these, even a little at a door or through a crawl space vent, can hold moisture in wall cavities and under floors long after the carpet dries. The Tennessee Department of Health notes mold can begin growing within 48 hours of flooding.

Does it matter which county my house is in?

For some things, yes. White House straddles the Robertson and Sumner county line about 22 miles north of downtown Nashville. Building permits are handled by the City of White House Planning and Codes department for addresses inside city limits, through its EnerGov self-service portal. The state Home Improvement license for residential jobs of $3,000 to $24,999 applies in Robertson County, which TDCI lists, but Sumner is not on that list. Jobs of $25,000 or more need a Tennessee contractor's license with the S-F mold remediation classification wherever you live. You can confirm any company on TDCI's Verify a License search.

What will a White House inspection cover?

A good inspector spends most of the visit finding water. Expect a walk around the outside to check gutters, grading and vents, then a room-by-room look, a trip into the attic and the crawl space, and moisture readings on suspicious walls and floors. Many newer homes in growing suburbs have ductwork in the attic, where summer heat and cold ducts can produce condensation. Angi reports a national range of $303 to $1,075 for inspections, averaging about $689; Middle Tennessee prices vary. You should get a written scope that lists each area, its likely cause and what to clean or remove.

A local note

The city enforces the 2021 ICC Property Maintenance Code, and its Planning and Codes page has a Report a Concern link for problems like unrepaired leaks. For health questions, the Robertson County Health Department in Springfield and the state's Healthy Homes page are good starting points.