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At times, this means surface mold growth can be easily masked. It’s difficult to believe that anyone would tuck away a known problem, but it is something that occurs. A home seller’s disclosure should involve any known mold issues, but verifying that a seller knows about mold in their home and that it was a health issue may be difficult and costly once the deal is done. Getting a Mold Specialists assessment on your future home before you purchase may be a great choice, especially if you have known health problems or allergies that make you more vulnerable to mold.No matter if a home is new or old, mold and mildew can possibly be a potential issue. Older homes have several years of use that typically includes water damage events like the bathtub leaking or cesspool pumps deteriorating. Recently built homes often have humidity control troubles during construction that can trigger mold growth on architectural framework or other building materials. A mold expert is equipped to find areas of concern and let you know just how much, if any, exposed mold damage occurs. All homes have some mold in them, determining what is normal or acceptable could be a difficult job, one that often calls for a little more expertise and knowledge than the common home assessor, real estate professional or relative has to offer.Signs Your House May Have A Mold ProblemEven though a mold inspection for your soon to be house is something you might determine to do prior to completing the deal, you can count out many problems and even a few homes yourself by remembering the following signs of mold.Avoid Musty OdorsIf a house smells moldy or “mildewy” there’s probably a mold origin around somewhere creating the smell. The more potent the moldy smell, the more likely that the mold issue is either serious or active.Check For Water DamageTry to find enlarged walls, water blots and discolorations, or bowed and buckling floors. Water damage hardly transpires without evidence. Previous water issues are not an indicator of a mold problem, but they can be a clue.Contact Moldbusters For Long Island Mold Removal & Water Damage Restoration ServicesWhile these pointers shouldn’t alter a standard home inspection or a mold professional from inspecting the home you are acquiring, they do come in handy on your trek to narrowing your prospects. As always, Moldbusters is here to help if you have any queries or want to schedule and inspection for your prospective new home."},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/moldbusters.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"2022","item":"https:\/\/moldbusters.com\/blog\/\/2022\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"09","item":"https:\/\/moldbusters.com\/blog\/\/2022\/\/09\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":4,"name":"28","item":"https:\/\/moldbusters.com\/blog\/\/2022\/\/09\/\/28\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":5,"name":"Getting Mold Inspection and Removal Before Buying A New Home","item":"https:\/\/moldbusters.com\/blog\/2022\/09\/28\/getting-mold-inspection-and-removal-before-buying-a-new-home\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]