Buying a New Home? Be on the Lookout for Mold!

When purchasing a new home, just because it's newly constructed doesn't mean that there is no possibility of the presence of mold. Yes, you may not see mold damage, but mold can still be present.

It is important that before purchasing a house, you look out for mold. Mold remediation often requires significant investment expense, so it's better to be safe than sorry.

Here is a list of places that you should look at carefully for mold the next time you visit the home you're purchasing:

• Bathroom.
  • The first place to look at is the bathtub and showers
  • Look around and underneath the sink and toilets
  • Look at the walls and the floor – particularly the corners
  • Tile grout
  • Check bathroom ventilation
  • Countertop corners
• Kitchen
  • Around, inside, and under the sink
  • Drain pipes
  • Refrigerator (underneath and behind
  • Pantry and wall behind it
  • Microwave (underneath and behind)
  • Stove (on, underneath and behind)
  • Trash cans
  • Under window sills
• Bedrooms
  • On mattresses (if furnished)
  • Under beds (if furnished)
  • Under window sills
  • HVAC vents
  • Indoor plants
• Chimney
• Attic
  • Ventilation systems
  • Roof
  • Insulation
  • Near water heater
• Basement/Crawl Spaces
  • Around pipes and ducts
  • Near sump pump
  • Windows and vents
  • Behind storage areas

If you aren't sure what you are looking for, you can always give us a call and we'll be happy to guide you through the process. Alternatively, if you'd like a professional to take a look and tell you if there is any risk of mold, don't hesitate to ask us for help!

We're always just a phone call away and ready to help you with all your home restoration needs, including mold identification and removal!