Most mold starts with water. We extract the standing water, set up dehumidifiers and air movers, and take moisture readings every day until the floors and framing test dry.
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Mold Remediation in Atlanta, GA
A musty smell or spots on the ceiling usually mean water is getting in somewhere. Our crew handles mold remediation in Atlanta, GA, finds the moisture behind it, and dries the space out. Call any time, day or night.
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Mold in Atlanta homes
Mold needs moisture, and Atlanta supplies plenty. Long, humid summers keep crawlspaces, basements, and attics damp for months, and any leak on top of that gives mold an easy start. Drywall and wood that stay wet for more than a day or two can start growing it.
That’s why bleach and a fresh coat of paint rarely fix it. If the moisture is still there, the mold grows back, often right through the new paint. Lasting mold remediation starts with finding where the water is coming from.
Georgia clay drains slowly, so on sloped lots, rainwater runs toward foundations and crawlspaces. Many older intown homes sit over crawlspaces with aging plumbing running through them.
Homeowners, property managers, and business owners across Fulton, DeKalb, Clayton, Cobb, Douglas, Fayette, Rockdale, Henry, Gwinnett, and Paulding counties call us about mold all year round.
Call Now (470) 659-8287Mold remediation at a glance
What’s included
Finding the moisture source, containment, mold removal, HEPA air filtration, drying, and the repairs.
Typical timeline
A few days for a small area, like a bathroom wall or a closet. Longer for crawlspaces, attics, or rooms that need rebuilding.
How cost is set
How big the moldy area is, what has to be removed, how hard it is to reach, and what it takes to stop the moisture.
First visit
Call (470) 659-8287A free inspection and estimate before any work starts.
Found mold?
What to do when you find mold
Finding mold is stressful, but you have time to do this right. Acting in the first day or two keeps it from spreading.
Not sure how big the problem is? Call and talk it through with our crew.
Call (470) 659-8287What to do
Look for the water
Check above and around the mold for a drip, a damp spot, or a stain. Stopping the water stops the mold from growing.
Bring the humidity down
Run the air conditioning or a dehumidifier. The EPA recommends keeping indoor humidity below 60%, ideally between 30% and 50%.
Take photos
Photograph the mold and any water damage before anything is cleaned. Your insurance company may ask for them.
Clean small spots the right way
For a patch under about 10 square feet, the EPA says you can usually clean it yourself with detergent and water. Wear gloves, eye protection, and a mask.
Keep sensitive people away
Anyone with asthma, allergies, or a weak immune system should stay out of the area until the mold is gone.
What not to do
Don’t scrub or sand it dry
Dry mold sends spores into the air and through the house. Keep the surface damp while you clean it, or leave it for a pro.
Don’t bleach it and paint over it
Bleach can whiten the surface, but on drywall and wood it doesn’t reach the mold growing inside. Paint over mold peels, and the mold keeps growing underneath.
Don’t point fans at it
Fans blowing across mold carry the spores into other rooms.
Don’t run the heat or air if the mold is in the ducts
The system will blow spores through the whole house. Leave it off until it’s been checked.
Don’t buy a test kit first
If you can see mold, the EPA says testing usually isn’t needed. Spend the money on finding the leak.
Where mold hides
Where we find mold in Atlanta homes
Mold grows where water collects and air doesn’t move. In Atlanta, these are the places we check first.
Crawlspaces
Humid air, slow-draining clay, and plumbing leaks keep many crawlspaces damp. Mold grows on the joists and the underside of the floor, and the musty smell rises into the house. Soft or bouncy floors are a warning sign.
Attics
Roof leaks, bathroom fans that vent into the attic instead of outside, and poor airflow leave the roof deck and insulation damp. Mold shows up as dark staining on the underside of the roof.
Bathrooms and Kitchens
Leaks under sinks, behind showers, and around dishwashers can run for months inside a wall or cabinet before anyone notices. Peeling paint, a soft wall, or a smell under the sink is often the first clue.
AC Drain Pans and Ducts
Air conditioners run most of the year here, and every one makes water. A clogged drain line or a rusty pan can overflow into ceilings and closets, and mold inside the system spreads through the vents.
Basements
On sloped lots, rain pushes through foundation walls and floor cracks. Carpet, drywall, and boxes stored against the walls soak it up and stay damp.
After Leaks, Storms, and Floods
Water left in walls and under floors after a burst pipe, a roof leak, or a storm can start growing mold within a day or two. Drying it fast is the best way to prevent mold. More about water damage restoration
How we remove mold
How we remove mold
Killing the mold you can see doesn’t solve anything if the area stays damp. Every job starts with moisture meters and a search for the source: a leak, a clogged AC drain, a roof problem, or humid air.
We close off the area first. Plastic sheeting and HEPA air scrubbers keep spores from drifting into clean rooms while we work. The heat and air stay off in the work area.
We remove what can’t be cleaned. Moldy drywall, insulation, and carpet pad come out and are bagged before they leave the room. Framing and other solid materials are cleaned and treated.
Then we dry it and check it. We dry the space until it reads close to a dry room elsewhere in the house. If a leak needs a plumber, a roofer, or an HVAC tech, we tell you before the walls are closed up.
What the signs usually mean
A musty smell, but no mold in sight
What it usually meansHidden moisture in a wall, under a floor, or in the crawlspace
What to doHave it inspected. This is when testing can help.
Black spots on grout or caulk
What it usually meansSurface mildew from shower moisture
What to doClean it yourself and run the bathroom fan longer.
Fuzzy or spotty growth on drywall
What it usually meansMold growing into the material
What to doCall us. Moldy drywall usually needs to be cut out.
A stain spreading from a ceiling corner
What it usually meansA roof, plumbing, or AC leak above
What to doFind the leak first, then deal with the stain.
Soft floors or a damp crawlspace
What it usually meansLong-term moisture under the house
What to doHave the crawlspace checked before the wood rots.
Water on windows or AC vents
What it usually meansHigh indoor humidity
What to doBring the humidity below 60% with the AC or a dehumidifier.
What can be saved
What can be cleaned and what gets replaced
Whether something can be saved depends on what it’s made of. Mold grows into soft, porous materials, but it mostly stays on the surface of hard ones. Here’s a general guide. Your inspection gives you the real answer for your home.
Glass, tile, metal, and hard plastic
Usually cleanedMold sits on the surface, so these clean up well.
Concrete and block walls
Usually cleanedUsually cleaned and dried. Fixing the moisture is what keeps the mold from coming back.
Wood framing and subfloor
Depends on how deep it goesSurface mold on solid wood can usually be cleaned and treated. Wood that’s soft or rotted is replaced.
Solid wood furniture
Depends on how deep it goesSealed pieces usually clean up. Unfinished wood, or growth inside the joints, may not.
Clothing and washable fabrics
Depends on how deep it goesLight mold often washes out. Items that stayed wet for a long time may keep a smell or stains.
Paper, books, and cardboard
Depends on how deep it goesMoldy cardboard and paper usually go. For important documents and photos, ask a specialist before you throw them away.
Upholstered furniture
Usually removedMold that gets into the padding is very hard to remove, so these pieces usually go.
Drywall
Usually removedMold grows into the paper facing, so moldy drywall is cut out and replaced. Drywall that only got wet can often be dried in place.
Insulation and ceiling tiles
Usually removedThey hold moisture and mold deep inside and can’t be cleaned.
Carpet and carpet pad
Usually removedThe pad almost always goes. Carpet with mold growing in it is usually replaced.
Mattresses and pillows
Usually removedThey can’t be cleaned deep enough to remove mold.
Do You Need a Mold Test?
Usually not, if you can see the mold. The EPA says that in most cases, testing isn’t needed when mold is visible. What matters is removing it and fixing the moisture.
Testing can help when you smell mold but can’t find it, or to confirm a cleanup worked. There are no federal limits for mold levels, so results need someone experienced to read them. We’ll tell you whether a test is worth it for your situation.
Stop the water behind the mold
Other restoration services we offer in Atlanta
Every job starts with a free inspection and estimate. Here’s how the 24 Hour Flood Pros team helps with each type of damage.
Grease fires, dryer fires, and old wiring start a lot of what we see. Soot is acidic and keeps staining surfaces, so cleanup starts early. We remove soot, treat odor at the source, clean what can be saved, and rebuild what can’t.
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Storms and hail can crack your roof and let rain soak into the attic and ceilings. We dry the structure, remove damaged materials, and repair the ceilings and walls inside.
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When your business is closed, you’re losing money every day. We extract, dry, and clean on a plan built around reopening, and we document each step for your carrier.
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When you’re ready to rebuild, the same crew puts it back together, from drywall to cabinets to the final coat of paint, so there’s no second contractor to hire.
More about ReconstructionDealing with one of these?
Call (470) 659-8287Call and talk to our crew about what happened. The call is free, and so is the inspection.
Our process
What happens after you call
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You call, we send a crew
Call (470) 659-8287 any time, day or night, including weekends and holidays. Tell us what you’re seeing or smelling, and where. We’ll send a crew right away.
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We inspect and find the source
The 24 Hour Flood Pros team looks for the moisture feeding the mold. We use moisture meters to find water hiding inside walls, under floors, and in the crawlspace. We take photos for your insurance. The inspection is free.
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We close off the area
We seal the work area with plastic and set up HEPA air scrubbers, so spores don’t spread to clean rooms. The heat and air stay off in that area while we work.
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We stop the moisture
We dry out the water and show you what’s causing it. If a plumber, a roofer, or an HVAC tech needs to fix a leak, we tell you before we go further.
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We remove moldy materials
Drywall, insulation, and carpet pad with mold growing in them are cut out, bagged, and carried out. That way we only remove what really needs it.
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We clean and dry what stays
Framing, subfloor, and other solid surfaces are HEPA-vacuumed, cleaned, and treated. Then we dry them until they read close to a dry room elsewhere in the house.
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We make the repairs
When you’re ready, the 24 Hour Flood Pros team fixes the damage. We replace drywall, install cabinets, and finish with fresh paint. Our goal is to make your home look the way it did before.
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Final check with you
Before we take the plastic down, we check the area for any mold or dust left behind. Then we walk through it with you and send the final records to your insurance company to close out the claim.
Smell mold but can’t see it?
Call (470) 659-8287A musty smell that won’t go away usually means hidden moisture in a wall, under a floor, or in the crawlspace. Call us and we’ll track it down. The inspection is free.
Insurance and claims
Mold remediation and your insurance claim
Sometimes. Many homeowners policies cover mold when it comes from a sudden, covered water event, like a burst pipe or a water heater that gives out. Mold from a slow leak or ongoing humidity is often excluded, and some policies cap mold coverage at a set amount.
Your policy decides what’s covered, not us. We work with all major insurance carriers, including State Farm, Allstate, Liberty Mutual, Farmers, American Family, Travelers, and Nationwide, and we keep the paperwork clear enough that your claim doesn’t stall.
Report it soon after you find it. Waiting can make it harder to show the mold came from a sudden event.
If a claim stalls and you can’t sort it out with your insurer, Georgia’s Office of Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire has a consumer services division that handles homeowners claim complaints: (404) 656-2070 or (800) 656-2298.
What your adjuster will ask for
- When you first noticed the mold or the smell
- What caused the moisture, and when it started
- Photos of the mold and any water damage
- Receipts for any work already done on the leak
What we send them
- Date-stamped photos of each affected area
- Moisture readings showing where the water is
- A line-by-line estimate for removal and rebuild
- One point of contact for your adjuster
Where we work
Areas we serve around Atlanta
Our Atlanta crew covers the city and the areas around it.
Counties
- Fulton County
- DeKalb County
- Clayton County
- Cobb County
- Douglas County
- Fayette County
- Rockdale County
- Henry County
- Gwinnett County
- Paulding County
Intown neighborhoods
- Buckhead
- Midtown
- Virginia-Highland
- Inman Park
- Kirkwood
- Grant Park
- West End
Nearby cities
- Decatur
- Sandy Springs
- South Fulton
- Brookhaven
- Dunwoody
- Marietta
- Smyrna
- Roswell
- Alpharetta
- Johns Creek
- Milton
- Peachtree Corners
- Tucker
- Stonecrest
- East Point
- College Park
- Stone Mountain
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Common questions
Atlanta mold remediation FAQs
How fast can 24 Hour Flood Pros get to me?
A crew can be there within 45 minutes. We work 24/7, including nights, weekends, and holidays, so you can call the moment you find mold or a leak.
Is black mold dangerous?
Any mold growing indoors should be removed, whatever its color. The CDC’s advice is that you don’t need to know the type of mold to deal with it. Mold can trigger allergies and asthma, so people with breathing problems or weak immune systems should stay away from it.
Can I clean mold myself?
For a small area, yes. The EPA says a patch under about 10 square feet, roughly 3 feet by 3 feet, can usually be cleaned with detergent and water while you wear gloves, eye protection, and a mask. Call a professional for anything larger, mold in the heating and air system, mold after sewage or flood water, or mold that keeps coming back.
Do I need a mold test before remediation?
Usually not if you can see the mold. Testing is most useful when you smell mold but can’t find it, or to confirm the cleanup worked.
Will the mold come back after remediation?
Not if the moisture is fixed. Mold comes back when the leak, the drainage problem, or the humidity is still there. That’s why every job starts with finding the source, and why we dry everything before the walls are closed.
Do I need to leave my home during mold remediation?
Usually not. We seal off the work area and filter the air, so most people stay home. For large jobs, or if someone in the house has breathing problems, we’ll tell you in advance if staying somewhere else makes sense.
How much does mold remediation cost in Atlanta?
It depends on how big the area is, what has to be removed, how hard it is to reach, and what it takes to stop the moisture. A bathroom wall costs far less than a whole crawlspace or attic. The inspection and estimate are free, so you know the cost before any work starts.
How long does mold remediation take?
A small area can take a few days. Crawlspaces, attics, and rooms that need rebuilding take longer. Your estimate includes a schedule.
Does Georgia require a license for mold remediation?
Georgia doesn’t issue a specific state license for mold remediation, so it’s worth checking a company’s training and certifications before you hire it. 24 Hour Flood Pros is an IICRC Certified Firm, #70120685.
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