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Residential Mold InspectionMold and mildew are present everywhere, especially in our homes. If the caulking or sealing in your shower has ever turned pink or black, you've seen mold. If you've ever pulled clothes from the washer that have sat too long, or gym clothes from a forgotten gym bag, you've smelled mildew. More people are more aware of mold and mildew in their homes and this has created more litigation, more information and more controversy on the topic. While no one wants either fungus in their home, everyone has it. The extent and type of fungi is more important, actually, than how much of it you see. A residential mold inspector will personally explore all your smallest spaces, least used spaces and most used places in your home. They'll look for damp or wet conditions, low circulation and humidity in your basement, crawlspace, attic and laundry room. They'll also check all the under-counter spaces and corners of your bathrooms and under and around any other sinks in your house. Mold grows in places such as the back side of dry wall, wallpaper, or paneling, the top side of ceiling tiles, and the underside of carpets and pads. They'll check around all your pipes, the surface of walls behind furniture (where condensation forms), inside ductwork, and in roof materials above ceiling tiles. |