Although Mold inspections are not a requirement for buying a house, and most home owners do not bother to inspect and remove mold from their house prior to selling, testing for mold it is a wise decision and can save you thousands of dollars and a lot of headache, becuase mold may reduce property value and be damaging to structures and building materials over a long haul, resulting in property loss.
Prior to purchasing a house, you might already have a general home inspection to look for any obvious flaws. A common misconception, however, is that a mold inspection is not the same as a home inspection, which could end up costing you thousands or even tens of thousands of dollars in repairs and the cost of removing mold in the future. Mold testing is not the responsibility of a home inspector. The majority will, if they find them, mention signs of water damage or potential mold problems, but they won't go out of their way to look for them. This is an issue since water damage and mold development frequently begin behind walls, beneath floors, in dark spaces of basements and crawlspaces, and so on.
Therefor, a professional mold inspection can detect existing mold issues in the house and help you make a right choice about whether the home is suited for you and if it will be a good investment or require extensive repair.
In a right condition, mold can grow rapidly and cause a significant damage to the property and worst of all the health of residents. That said, mold inspection is not cheap. Depending on the size of the house, mold assessments can run anywhere from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars, when you find a local licensed company to do them. However, it is well worth the investment when you think of the protecting the value of your property as well as the safety of your family’s health.
Even though there are a lot of different mold types, most of them are common and usually not dangerous. However, there are certain types of mold that can cause serious damage to a home, such as black mold, and it is important to be aware of this. Additionally, the amount of mold in a home indicates whether or not it is at a level high enough to cause issues.
Removing the mold is mush easier before you move in. A professional mold inspector can assist you to find hidden water damaged areas as well as mold development. Finding mold before you sign the purchasing contract would give you a chance to negotiate to fix the issue or lowering the price.
Contact us at 604-725-4668 to assess and remove the mold before selling or purchasing a new house!