When buying a home, don’t be shy about asking your house inspector if they are mold certified!
Like many other states, Maryland’s disclosure laws do not specify that a seller tells a buyer about the potential dangers in the residential property. Sellers only have to tell a buyer about thing that could be an immediate threat to someone and only if they have knowledge of the problem. But this does not include past mold problems that have been remediated or if the seller suspects of a mold problem but is not sure. But there is a way of finding out all of your potential home’s mold problems: hiring a mold inspector! How do you hire a right inspector for your home? Here are some things to look for!
Knowledge is Power
When it comes to getting referrals, references, and credentials, it should be easy to find someone. You will want someone who can perform the task and has done so in the past. Hiring a new inspector without any references could lead to an inaccurate inspection if they aren’t sure what to look for. Mold certificates are easily bought online but that does not certify this person knows what they are doing. Find an inspector with experience. Ask friends, family, or even your real estate agent for help.
Slower is Better
Everyone wants things to be easy and fast. But mold inspections are one part of life that should be slow. A thorough inspection for mold should be done by looking for signs of mold and moisture, a history of the home’s problems, health of the occupants, and a moisture and temperature reading inside the home. The entire home should be inspected and depending on the size of the house, it should take nearly two hours to complete.
Mold Testing
If your inspector suspects mold or finds mold in your potential home, think about paying to have the home tested before cancelling your contract. Mold testing is an inexpensive way of having a mold remediation service like Environmental Consulting and Construction looking into the issue. We will come to your potential house and test the spot where mold has been found. We will also test the air for mold spores that could be dangerous. Our mold and air test will be able to tell you how serious the problem is in the house and what kind of mold is in the house. Once we have given you a diagnosis, you can either negotiate the cost of the mold remediation into the price of the house or decide to find another home.
Performing a mold inspection and testing will help you become an informed consumer when it comes to your potential new home. For more information on our mold testing services, contact Environmental Consulting and Contracting Group today!
Contact Environmental Consulting and Contracting Group
If you or a family member suspects the presence of black mold or any other type of mold in your home, contact the professionals at Environmental Consulting and Contracting Group. With more than 30 years in the mold remediation industry, we have the experience and tools to help you. Contact us at 410-258-3579 or 1-877-591-MOLD (6653).
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