Selling a House With Mold in Georgia: What Should You Do Before Closing?
Finding mold while preparing to sell your home can create an immediate concern: Is this going to stop the sale? Not necessarily. Mold issues vary significantly. A small localized problem related to a corrected leak is very different from extensive contamination caused by ongoing water intrusion. The practical goal is to understand the problem, correct […]
Attic Mold Removal in Atlanta: When Do You Need Professional Remediation?
Attic mold can be easy to miss because most homeowners do not spend much time looking at the underside of their roof deck. It may first be discovered during a home inspection, roof repair, HVAC visit, insulation project, or real estate transaction. If you see suspicious staining on roof sheathing, rafters, trusses, or insulation, the […]
How Long Does Mold Remediation Take, and Can You Stay Home?
Once you know your home needs mold remediation, two practical questions usually come next: How long will this take? And: Can I stay in my house while the work is happening? There is no single timeline that fits every property. A localized remediation project can be considerably different from a project involving several rooms, an […]
What Should a Mold Remediation Estimate Include?
Two mold remediation estimates can have very different prices while describing two very different jobs. That is why the total at the bottom of the proposal should not be the only thing you compare. A useful mold remediation estimate should tell you what the contractor believes needs to be done, which areas are included, how […]
How Fast Can Mold Grow After Water Damage in Atlanta?
A burst pipe, overflowing appliance, roof leak, or flooded basement can leave you with two problems instead of one: water damage now and mold growth later. If part of your Atlanta-area home gets wet, the priority is not simply removing the standing water. You also need to dry building materials thoroughly and correct the source […]
Signs of Mold in Your House: What Every Atlanta Homeowner Needs to Know
I’m Jeremy Shelton, owner of MoldStar Remediation in Marietta, GA. I’ve been inspecting and remediating mold in Metro Atlanta homes since 2009, and one thing I can tell you with certainty is this: most homeowners who have mold in their house have no idea it’s there. That’s not a knock on anyone. Mold is sneaky. […]
Mold vs Mildew: How to Tell the Difference and Why It Matters
Author: Jeremy Shelton, IICRC Certified Microbial Remediation Technician, ACAC Certified Microbial Consultant Published: April 2026 If I had to name the single most common question homeowners ask me during inspections, it would be this: “Is this mold or mildew?” I hear it almost every day. A homeowner spots something growing on their bathroom ceiling, under […]
How Much Does Mold Remediation Cost? A Breakdown from an Atlanta Mold Specialist
By Jeremy Shelton, IICRC Certified | MoldStar Remediation, Marietta, GA One of the first questions I hear from homeowners is simple: “How much is this going to cost me?” After running MoldStar Remediation since 2009 and completing thousands of projects across Metro Atlanta, I can tell you that the answer depends on several factors. But […]
Professional Mold Inspection: What to Expect, What It Costs, and Why It Matters
I’m Jeremy Shelton, an IICRC Certified Microbial Remediation Technician and ACAC Certified Microbial Consultant. I run MoldStar Remediation in Marietta, GA, and over the years I have helped hundreds of Metro Atlanta homeowners deal with mold problems that started with one simple step: a professional mold inspection. A mold inspection is the single most important […]
Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Mold Removal and Remediation?
One of the most common questions I hear from homeowners in Metro Atlanta is: “Does homeowners insurance cover mold?” After more than 17 years of running MoldStar Remediation, I can tell you the answer is never as simple as yes or no. It depends on what caused the mold, how your policy is written, and […]