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Beware of Toxic Mold in Your Home Search

02/22/10 11:18 AM
By Roby Pagong

If you are planning to buy a house, it is important that you consider several factors. It should not only be in a good location. There is more to finding the right home than just enough rooms, nice bathrooms as well as beautiful landscapes. You should also check for molds. There are various types of molds. Some are toxic and some are not. It is the toxic mold that you should watch out for as they can cause a lot of health problems. More and more people are becoming aware of the risks.

Lawyers have represented a lot of homeowners with these problems against insurance companies and contractors.

Molds are present in all homes. However, you have to find out if the mold you have in your house is toxic or not. People react differently to it as well. Some would be more affected than the others. This is due to their weak immune system. You have to be more careful especially if you are still purchasing a home. You have to know the details of the mold contamination history of the property. The following will help you find out if the property is contaminated.

  • Ask an expert to inspect the property. An expert is essential because it is not easy to detect molds. In some cases, you will see signs of mold development. They are visible and some have unpleasant odors. However, it is more often that molds are not easy to detect. Molds often develop in between walls and under the floor. Without proper inspection, this will be very difficult to detect. There are also other areas that the expert will check, this include pipe lines and other possible areas where molds can be found.

  • The seller should also provide you with a full disclosure of any mold contamination or history thereof. In some states, this is required but there are also places that do not require this. If your seller did not offer this to you, request one from him. You have to bear in mind though, that the disclosure is only about what the seller knows. This is why it is still necessary to have it inspected by a mold expert. Sellers may not know that the property have molds.

  • You should also be aware of where to check the molds. Molds thrive on damp areas. Check the windows and the roofs. Water stay there when it rains. Check the pipes for leaks as well. The bathroom and the kitchen may also have mold formation.

  • You can also ask your appraiser. It is important that the appraiser tells you if he sees signs of mold contamination. This is essential because the presence of molds can affect the value of the property.

  • You should also ask your real estate agent regarding this. He should tell you any information that he knows about the mold in the property. This is to protect you and your interests.Not all molds are dangerous. However, you still need the experts to tell you if it is harmful or not. Mold is a serious matter and you have to be certain that the property you purchase will not be a threat to your health.



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