Licensed Water Damage Contractors in Roswell, Georgia
Verify your water damage or mold contractor's license in Roswell, Georgia. Direct link to GA License Verification, what licenses to check, red flags, and how to confirm IICRC certification.
How to Verify a Georgia Mold Contractor License
Go to verify.sos.ga.gov to search contractor licenses
Search by company name or individual name under 'Contractor' license type
Confirm license status is 'Active' and not expired or revoked
For mold work specifically, ask the contractor for their IICRC S520 certification number
Verify IICRC certification at iicrc.org/find-an-iicrc-certified-firm
Confirm the contractor carries general liability insurance — request a Certificate of Insurance
Check Google and BBB reviews specifically mentioning mold or water damage work in Georgia
Georgia Mold License Types (Georgia Secretary of State — State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors)
General Contractor License (covers remediation scope)
Licensed by Georgia Secretary of State — State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors
IICRC S520 Mold Remediation Certification (industry standard)
Licensed by Georgia Secretary of State — State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors
Georgia has no standalone state mold remediation license. Contractors performing water damage restoration and mold remediation operate under the general contractor framework — a state license is required for projects over $2,500. For mold specifically, Georgia follows EPA and IICRC guidelines without a dedicated licensing program.
In Georgia, IICRC certification is the primary signal of competency for mold and water damage restoration. The Georgia Department of Community Health references EPA mold cleanup guidelines and IICRC S520 as the applicable standards. Without a state licensing requirement, IICRC certification is the strongest vetting tool available to homeowners.
Key Facts — Georgia Contractor Licensing
- Georgia has no standalone mold license — the general contractor framework applies, and IICRC certification is the primary quality signal
- Georgia's high humidity (particularly in coastal regions and Atlanta during summer) creates significant mold risk after any water damage event
- Hurricane Irma (2017) and Hurricane Idalia (2023) drove significant water damage claims in coastal Georgia — watch for storm-chasing unlicensed contractors
- Atlanta metro has a high concentration of IICRC-certified restoration firms — use the IICRC firm finder to locate certified pros
Red Flags — Unlicensed Contractor Warning Signs
- No written estimate or contract before work begins
- Cannot provide a license number when asked
- Asks you to sign an AOB (Assignment of Benefits) form immediately
- Demands full cash payment upfront
- No proof of general liability or workers' compensation insurance
- Arrived unsolicited immediately after a storm (storm chaser)
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License Verification — Roswell, Georgia FAQ
Do water damage contractors need a license in Roswell, Georgia?
Neither half of the job has a licence of its own in Georgia. The state issues no mold remediation licence, so no contractor can hold one, and drying is not separately licensed either. What Georgia Secretary of State — State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors licenses is contracting, and that requirement arrives with the structural repair and reconstruction that follow a water loss.
So check the contractor licence for the rebuild, and ask for IICRC certification for the work itself — WRT for drying, AMRT for mold. In a state with no mold licence, that certification is the only credential that describes competence.
How do I verify a mold contractor's license in Roswell, Georgia?
Go to verify.sos.ga.gov/verification/ and search by the contractor's company or individual name. Confirm the license type is General Contractor License (covers remediation scope) or IICRC S520 Mold Remediation Certification (industry standard) and status is Active with a future expiration date.
Also verify their IICRC certification at iicrc.org/find-an-iicrc-certified-firm. Because Georgia has no mold-specific license, your best verification tool is to require both a valid state contractor license AND a current IICRC certification. Ask for both license/certification numbers before signing a contract.
What is the penalty for hiring an unlicensed contractor in Roswell, Georgia?
Contracting without a Georgia general contractor license for work over $2,500 is a misdemeanor under OCGA §43-41-17, punishable by fines and license board action. Georgia's State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors handles enforcement.
Beyond the legal risk to the contractor, you face real consequences too: your homeowners insurance may deny the claim if unlicensed work is discovered, your state warranty protections may be void, and improper remediation can leave mold behind — costing more to fix correctly the second time.
What should licensed water damage restoration cost in Georgia?
Licensed restoration contractors in Georgia use Xactimate pricing — the same software insurance adjusters use. Typical statewide ranges: residential single-room events $1,500–$4,000; basement flooding $3,500–$10,000; sewage backup $5,000–$18,000.
Category 3 events (sewage or floodwater) cost more due to full decontamination requirements. Always get 2–3 written estimates — the lowest bid from an unlicensed contractor is never the right choice.
What is IICRC certification and is it required in Roswell, Georgia?
IICRC (Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification) is the national professional certification for restoration technicians — a technical credential, not a government licence, and the two are separate things to check. WRT (Water Restoration Technician) is the one that matters for water damage; S520/AMRT covers mold.
Ask the company for its certification number and check it yourself at iicrc.org/find-an-iicrc-certified-firm, because a certificate can lapse between a company earning it and turning up at your house. Whether Georgia also requires a state licence is covered above.
Who do I call right now for water damage?
Call (888) 840-6512. The line is answered 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and connects you with an IICRC-certified water damage restoration company that serves your area.
Describe what you can see — where the water is coming from, how long it has been there, and whether it smells — and the dispatcher routes you to a crew that handles that kind of loss. If the source is a pipe or an appliance, shut the main water valve first; the call itself takes under two minutes.