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If you are living &hellip;<p class=\"read-more\"> <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/moldbusters.com\/blog\/2022\/04\/25\/5-important-mold-checks-before-buying-a-home\/\"> <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">5 Important Mold Checks Before Buying A Home<\/span> Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/p>","datePublished":"2022-04-25","dateModified":"2022-04-25","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/moldbusters.com\/blog\/author\/jake\/#Person","name":"Jake Sheets","url":"https:\/\/moldbusters.com\/blog\/author\/jake\/","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/134007555d0ad5718974640f1727a2da?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/134007555d0ad5718974640f1727a2da?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"IAC Moldbusters","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/moldbusters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/340x60-moldbusterslogo-1.jpg","url":"https:\/\/moldbusters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/340x60-moldbusterslogo-1.jpg","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/moldbusters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/288c9632-1cb6-4ba9-8493-1388166a58e2-1024x768.jpg","url":"https:\/\/moldbusters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/288c9632-1cb6-4ba9-8493-1388166a58e2-1024x768.jpg","height":"","width":""},"url":"https:\/\/moldbusters.com\/blog\/2022\/04\/25\/5-important-mold-checks-before-buying-a-home\/","about":[{"@type":"Thing","@id":"https:\/\/moldbusters.com\/blog\/category\/uncategorized\/","name":"Uncategorized","sameAs":["https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Your_Moms_House","http:\/\/www.wikidata.org\/entity\/Q5884621"]}],"wordCount":699,"articleBody":"A thorough mold inspection before buying a home can save you a lot of time, money, and hassles. While many homes have small amounts of mold infestation, an ominous variety or a large expanse of mold is a health hazard and can cause huge amounts of money in repair and renovation.If you are living in Long Island or surrounding areas, you can hire our team of proficient experts to perform the following mold inspections:1. Kitchen and bathroom sinksKitchen and bathroom sinks are the most attractive places for mold growth. Check these areas for any kind of water leakage and mold infestation.2. Ceiling and roof sheathingsIt is difficult to identify mold on the ceiling. However, with the help of experienced mold cleaning experts, you can check for some signs to ascertain the presence of mold. A musty odor, condensation on the ceiling, water stains, and repainted areas are indications of mold growth. Also, check the attic trusses and the roof sheathings for water infiltration.3. Basement and crawl spacesMold has an affinity to dirty, damp, and dark spaces. Basements form the perfect spaces for mold growth. Do not forget to check the corners, ceiling tiles, and ceiling joists. Look out for, water staining lines on unfinished walls, such as concrete foundation walls, as these could promote mold growth. Do check the crawl spaces as they could be infested with mold due to dampness. So check for signs of high humidity, as they are indicators of mold presence.4. Closets and wardrobesInspect the corner and floor of your wardrobes and closets as dark, and moist places lure mold to grow and harbor in these areas.5. Vents and air conditioning systemAn air conditioning vet contaminated by the mold could infect the entire home environment. The poor air quality could lead to potential health hazards. This area must be carefully inspected for dust, pollen,or anything that might attract mold.Takeaway:  Call Moldbusters For Mold Removal and Remediation Service For Your New Home!A mold inspection can help you assess the air quality, the type of mold, extent of damage, hidden moisture content, and the expenses that will be incurred when you shift into your new home.Still in doubt? 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