Spring storm seepage and slow plumbing leaks soak Middle Tennessee homes. 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 Nashville, TN
A window leak, an overflowing AC drain, or a soggy crawl space lets mold grow. Our crew handles mold remediation in Nashville, TN, finds the moisture behind it, and dries the space out. Call any time, day or night.
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Mold in Nashville homes
Nashville has built fast, and new homes are sealed tighter than older ones. Tall, narrow infill homes trap moisture from showers, cooking, and upstairs AC units. Small leaks around windows can stay hidden in the walls.
Older neighborhoods have the opposite problem. Bungalows often sit on crawl spaces that soak up Middle Tennessee humidity all summer.
Flooding has left its mark too. In May 2010, record rain sent the Cumberland River and local creeks into homes across Davidson County, and mold remediation followed for months afterward. Heavy spring storms still push water into basements and low lots.
Homeowners, property managers, and business owners call us about mold all year round. We work across East Nashville, Germantown, The Gulch, 12 South, Sylvan Park, Green Hills, Donelson, Bellevue, Antioch, and Madison.
Call Now (615) 535-5734Mold remediation at a glance
What’s included
Finding hidden leaks in new and older homes, containment, removing moldy materials, HEPA cleaning, drying, and rebuilding.
Typical timeline
A bathroom or window wall can take a day or two. Crawl spaces, basements, or several walls in a new build can take a week or more.
How cost is set
How much area is involved, whether walls in a new build must be opened, and whether the job size triggers Tennessee contractor licensing.
First visit
Call (615) 535-5734A 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 (615) 535-5734What 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 Nashville homes
Around Nashville, mold usually traces back to hidden leaks in tight new homes, crawl spaces under older ones, or water after heavy rain.
Crawl Spaces Under Older Homes
Older bungalows soak up humidity from the crawl space all summer.
Upper-Floor and Attic AC Units
Condensate lines in tall infill homes can clog and drip through several floors.
Bathrooms in Tight New Builds
Steam with weak ventilation lingers in well-sealed homes and grows mold on ceilings.
Windows and Wall Penetrations
Small leaks around windows and vents in new construction stay hidden inside walls.
Basements After Spring Storms
Heavy rain pushes water into lower levels on hillside lots.
Plumbing Leaks
Fittings inside Nashville walls and under sinks can drip for weeks unnoticed.
How we remove mold
How we remove mold
In Nashville, mold returns unless the hidden leak or humidity is fixed. We find it first, whether it’s a window, an AC drain, a crawl space, or a pipe.
We seal the work area. Plastic barriers and HEPA air scrubbers keep spores from traveling up stairwells and through the HVAC.
We open walls where needed. In new builds, that may mean removing drywall around a leaking window. In older homes, it means removing moldy crawl space insulation and cleaning the framing.
We dry and rebuild. Readings must match a dry room before repairs, and we can point out ventilation fixes that keep it from coming back.
What the signs usually mean
A sour smell on the top floor of a new home
What it usually meansA clogged AC drain or a hidden window leak
What to doHave the AC drain and walls checked.
Mold under a window sill
What it usually meansWater leaking around the window into the wall
What to doHave the window flashing and wall checked.
Baseboards smelling musty in a 1920s East Nashville bungalow
What it usually meansDamp crawl space air rising into the floor framing
What to doHave the crawl space, vapor barrier, and joists inspected.
Spots on a bathroom ceiling in a new build
What it usually meansSteam trapped in a tight home
What to doRun fans longer; recurring growth needs a closer look.
Water in the basement after storms
What it usually meansSeepage on a hillside lot
What to doHave the walls checked and drainage looked at.
A smell with nothing visible
What it usually meansHidden growth in walls, the crawl space, or ducts
What to doCall for an inspection with moisture readings.
What can be saved
What can be cleaned and what gets replaced
From new infill to century-old bungalows, what we clean depends on the material, how long it stayed wet, and how far growth reached. The inspection confirms each item.
Tile, glass, metal, and stone
Usually cleanedHard surfaces clean thoroughly.
New framing and sheathing
Usually cleanedStuds and OSB with surface growth can often be cleaned and treated.
Older oak floors
Depends on how deep it goesHardwood in a century-old Nashville home with a light film of mold can be cleaned. Where crawl space humidity has warped the boards, we replace them.
Drywall around windows
Depends on how deep it goesPanels with growth from a window leak are removed and the wall dried.
Plaster in older homes
Depends on how deep it goesOriginal plaster in Inglewood and Sylvan Park homes often cleans if it’s sound; soft spots are patched.
Basement carpet
Depends on how deep it goesCarpet in a Green Hills or Belle Meade basement that grew mold on its backing after storms is replaced.
Furniture
Depends on how deep it goesHardwood furniture usually cleans; sofas and mattresses with growth deep inside may not.
Photos and documents
Depends on how deep it goesFamily photos, records, and old sheet music can sometimes be cleaned by a document specialist.
Wall and crawl space insulation
Usually removedInsulation with growth is replaced.
Carpet pad
Usually removedPad with growth is replaced.
Window trim with rot
Usually removedRotted trim around a leaking window is replaced.
Do You Need a Mold Test?
Usually not. If the mold is visible and the cause is clear, like a window leak or a damp crawl space, testing seldom changes the plan. It helps more when you smell mold but can’t see it, or when a buyer, builder, or doctor needs documentation.
If testing makes sense, we can explain the options and coordinate an independent tester. In new homes, that documentation can be useful if you need to involve the builder.
Stop the water behind the mold
Other restoration services we offer in Nashville
Every job starts with a free inspection and estimate. Here’s how the 24 Hour Flood Pros team helps with each type of damage.
A kitchen fire leaves soot and odor through a tight new build or an older Nashville bungalow. 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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Tornadoes and hail damage roofs across Middle Tennessee. We dry the structure, remove damaged materials, and repair the ceilings and walls inside.
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Mold in a new mid-rise apartment, a music venue, or an office needs a plan that keeps people moving. 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 (615) 535-5734Call 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 (615) 535-5734 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.
Mold in a brand-New home?
Call (615) 535-5734Hidden leaks around windows and AC drains are common in tight construction. Call us for a free inspection.
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, you can file a complaint with the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance.
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 Nashville
We serve Nashville and communities across Middle Tennessee.
Nashville neighborhoods
- East Nashville
- Germantown
- The Gulch
- 12 South
- Sylvan Park
- Green Hills
- Donelson
- Bellevue
- Antioch
- Madison
Nearby cities
- Franklin
- Brentwood
- Murfreesboro
- Hendersonville
- Mount Juliet
- Smyrna
- La Vergne
- Gallatin
- Goodlettsville
- Lebanon
- Nolensville
- Spring Hill
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Nashville 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 Nashville?
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 Tennessee require a license for mold remediation?
Tennessee regulates mold remediation through its contractor licensing system as a specialty classification. Mold remediation projects of $25,000 or more generally require a license from the state’s Board for Licensing Contractors. For smaller jobs, ask about local licensing and IICRC training.
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