A home inspection is required before you can proceed with your newly purchased home. Home inspections may disclose a lot about your house, including whether or not it has mold. Don’t be discouraged if mold is discovered during your home inspection. If mold is detected, you should follow these procedures.
Don’t ignore the issue
The first, and perhaps the most important, step is to acknowledge that there is a problem. While you may consider waiting a little longer before dealing with a problem, you should never do so. Waiting or ignoring it, whether you are buying or selling, may allow the mould to spread and cause more damage. Mold exposure over an extended period can cause respiratory problems, immunological disorders, and even life-threatening illnesses. It’s advisable to get rid of the mold as soon as possible because of the risks associated with it.
Ask these questions before proceeding
Hopefully, you were able to accompany your home inspector as he or she walked through the property to have a better understanding of the problems. However, if you were unable to attend, you should request that the inspector discuss their findings and images with you when they have been completed. If mold is discovered, the following are some of the things you will want to ask both the buyer and the seller:
- Where had the mold gone?
- Is there any evidence of water damage?
- What color does the mold appear to be?
- Will this result in more damage to the house?
Make sure to ask these questions, as well as any others that come to mind. Simply by asking questions, you may assess the extent of the damage and what actions should be taken to remediate it as soon as possible. Even though mold can be cleaned by the homeowner, professional mold removal is the only way to ensure that it is completely removed.
Collect your quote
Following the discovery of mold, you should request additional time from the seller or buyer so that you may arrange for a mold restoration business to come out and do a comprehensive investigation. As previously said, a mold removal business will be necessary for your property. Mold removal is a time-consuming process. Long-term mold exposure can be hazardous, and attempting to clean it up on your own can get you and your family sick. It also has an increased likelihood of re-growing if it is not treated with the proper equipment.
Apart from the mold removal, you would want to hire an expert to do a mold test and examination of the area. Mold is an invasive fungus that spreads quickly, and if mold was discovered during your home inspection, it is likely hiding in other areas of the house. Typically, a professional mold test performed by a professional can detect the following types of mold:
- Alternia
- Aspergillus
- Cladosporium
- Penicillium
- Stachybotrys (Black Mold)
- Trichoderma, and other microorganisms
We all know that some molds are more dangerous than others, and this is no exception. For example, black mold poses a bigger threat to your health than green mold. Knowing what kind of mold you are dealing with will allow you to begin the process of eliminating it.
Negotiate a price with the seller
The home seller may agree to rectify the situation themselves, depending on the severity of the mold and your comfort level with the scenario. The sale price of the home may even be negotiated to cover the cost of any repairs you will have to make yourself shortly. Please keep in mind that if you have the seller handle it, they may choose their service and may base their decision on price rather than reputation.
We recommend that you take direct charge of the matter. Although you undoubtedly already have a lot on your plate, this house will eventually become your home, and you will want to treat it with the utmost care. Make sure to ask the seller whether they’d be ready to divulge any defects that may have resulted in mold growth in the home, such as water damage or a leaky roof.
Call Us and Get it Fixed!
Mold can be caused by several things, including pipe bursts, floods, or extreme weather. Mold also likes to hide behind carpets, walls, and ceilings. Before moving into your new home, you’ll want a professional team to come through and remove any unwanted mold.
Here at “Bakken mold Squad” our team of experts knows where mold likes to hide. We’ll inspect and test your entire home for mold and remove it like it was never there. Contact us today, and we’ll come to your aid.