Clarke County (Athens-Clarke)
Water damage & mold help in Athens, GA
Athens is home to the University of Georgia, and much of its housing near campus is student rentals, where leaks can go unreported until they're serious. Historic homes in Cobbham, Boulevard and Five Points, humid summers and severe storms drive most of the city's water and mold damage.
Areas served
Five Points · Normaltown · Cobbham · Boulevard · Eastside
ZIPs include 30601, 30605, 30606, 30607, 30608, 30602
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Athens homes and water damage
Older homes in historic neighborhoods have crawlspaces, plaster walls and aging plumbing. Many rentals change tenants every year, and both landlords and tenants need to know who covers what after a leak. Many rentals are older homes divided into apartments, where leaks can travel between units. Newer apartment complexes near campus also see frequent leaks from upstairs units.
Student rental leaks
Frequent turnover means slow leaks can go unnoticed, raising the risk of mold.
Humidity and crawlspace mold
Humid summers keep crawlspaces damp, causing mold and rot.
Severe storms
Thunderstorms and occasional tornadoes damage roofs and trees.
Freezes
Occasional hard freezes burst pipes in crawlspaces and exterior walls.
Older roofs and gutters
Older homes near downtown often have aging roofs and clogged gutters that overflow during heavy rain, sending water into walls and crawlspaces.
North Oconee River flooding
The North Oconee River and its tributaries run through Athens, and heavy rain can flood low-lying areas and nearby homes.
Common calls in Athens
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Athens at a glance
- County
- Clarke County (Athens-Clarke)
- Neighborhoods
- Five Points, Normaltown, Cobbham, Boulevard
- ZIP codes
- 30601, 30605, 30606, 30607, 30608, 30602
- Nearby
- Atlanta, GA, Savannah, GA, Augusta, GA
Athens questions
I rent in Athens and had a leak. What should I do?
Shut off the water if you can, report it to your landlord in writing right away, photograph your belongings, and contact your renter's insurer. The landlord arranges building repairs.
Do I need a permit for repairs in Athens?
Structural, plumbing and electrical repairs need permits from the Athens-Clarke County Building Permits and Inspections division.
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