Buyers have many things to evaluate when buying a home. Things like the condition of the electrical, plumbing, HVAC, roof, foundation, and other building components are the top things buyers are concerned with. Mold is a silent, often unseen issue with homes that many buyers are unaware of.
There are a lot of different types of mold that can happen in a house and lead not only to structural problems, but many health concerns as well. Mold is hard to locate in many houses as it develops solely in dark and damp areas that are commonly concealed somewhere in the structural areas of the home like attics, crawl spaces and basements.
When mold becomes visible on the homes interior, it’s time to call in the professionals. It is highly likely that if the mold is visible, the structural components of the home are likely covered in mold. A professional certified in mold can treat and make the needed repairs to remove the mold from the home.
The areas we discussed that are most likely to be affected by mold are not the only potentially affected areas. Other affected areas include the interior in the event that the home flooded or even from a failed appliance like a busted water heater or flooded washing machine, leaky pipes, or flooded basements.
One method for checking for mold is with a moisture meter or with an infrared camera. These tools help to locate moisture in your home. Moisture levels of 20% or higher are considered extremely high and prime locations for mold to grow.
Closing Comments
You should have your home checked over by an experienced mold inspector at least annually if there is any worry of mold beginning to grow, or if there has been mold in the past. Mold can be an expensive problem to deal with so be proactive about looking for it, it can save you money in the long run.
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