DeKalb County
Water damage & mold help in Decatur, GA
Decatur sits just east of Atlanta in DeKalb County. In September 2009, historic rains flooded creeks across metro Atlanta, and tall oaks bring trees down on roofs in storms and ice. Red clay soils, humid summers and many older homes with basements and crawlspaces drive most water damage.
Areas served
Oakhurst · Winnona Park · Downtown Decatur · Druid Hills area · Belvedere Park
ZIPs include 30030, 30031, 30032, 30033, 30034, 30035
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Decatur homes and water damage
Oakhurst and Winnona Park have 1910s–1940s bungalows on crawlspaces and basements with aging plumbing. Belvedere Park has mostly 1950s–1960s ranch homes. Many Oakhurst and Winnona Park bungalows have been renovated, but crawlspaces, original plaster walls and hardwood floors remain. Large oaks shade most older neighborhoods, and trees that fall during storms can puncture roofs and let rain inside. Basements in older homes were never meant to be fully waterproof.
Falling trees
Storms and ice bring large oaks down on roofs, letting rain inside.
Flash flooding
The 2009 floods showed how quickly creeks like Peavine Creek rise.
Basement seepage
Red clay soils hold water against foundation walls after heavy rain.
Crawlspace mold
Humid summers keep crawlspaces damp, causing mold and rot.
Older plumbing
Older bungalows have galvanized supply lines and cast-iron drains.
Sewer backups
Heavy storms overload older sewers and back water into basement floor drains in older neighborhoods.
Common calls in Decatur
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Decatur at a glance
- County
- DeKalb County
- Neighborhoods
- Oakhurst, Winnona Park, Downtown Decatur, Druid Hills area
- ZIP codes
- 30030, 30031, 30032, 30033, 30034, 30035
- Nearby
- Atlanta, GA, Savannah, GA, Augusta, GA, Athens, GA, Columbus, GA, Marietta, GA
Decatur questions
Do I need a permit for repairs in Decatur?
Cleanup and drying don't. Structural, plumbing and electrical repairs need permits from the City of Decatur Planning and Building department or DeKalb County.
How do I prevent crawlspace mold in Decatur?
Use a vapor barrier, keep gutters and grading directing water away, and consider sealing the crawlspace.
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