Short answer: Waynesboro and Staunton have some of the oldest housing in the region: the median home dates from 1969 in Waynesboro and 1962 in Staunton, and 62% and 78% of homes were built before 1980. USDA data flags a shallow water table on 9% of Waynesboro's and 4% of Staunton's mapped land. Older basements and crawl spaces are the usual places mold starts.
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Local data
| Waynesboro city | Staunton city | |
|---|---|---|
| Median year built | 1969 | 1962 |
| Homes built before 1980 | 62% | 78% |
| Shallow water table | 9% | 4% |
| FEMA flood losses since 2016 | 11 | 18 (14 in 2020) |
Mold services in Waynesboro and Staunton
- Mold inspection and testing
- Certified mold remediation
- Indoor air quality testing
- Finding a musty smell
- Crawl space mold
What to watch for
Homes this age often have stone or block basements, vented crawl spaces and original drainage. Musty basements after rain, mold on crawl space joists and stains under older windows are common findings. Fix gutters, downspouts and grading first, then test if the smell or staining continues.
Free quotes
Request mold testing, removal or both, and a local specialist serving Waynesboro, Staunton and Augusta County will contact you, usually within one business day. Removal requests go only to certified remediation companies.
How it works
- Tell us what is going onMusty smell, visible growth, a past leak or a home purchase. Choose testing, removal or both.
- A local mold specialist contacts youUsually within one business day, to schedule testing or a removal estimate.
- Get results and a written quoteRemoval is quoted by a certified remediation company. You decide whether to go ahead.
Schedule mold testing in Charlottesville
Testing, removal or both. A local specialist will contact you, usually within one business day. Free quote, no obligation.
Sources
- USDA soil survey summary, Waynesboro city (foundationsoils.com): https://foundationsoils.com/va/waynesboro-city/
- USDA soil survey summary, Staunton city (foundationsoils.com): https://foundationsoils.com/va/staunton-city/
- EPA, A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture and Your Home: https://www.epa.gov/mold/brief-guide-mold-moisture-and-your-home