Homebuyers should consider a mold inspection and test before making a purchase. Mold Inspection and Testing can help Tampa homebuyers determine if mold is present in the home. Our mold testing equipment is always on hand so that we can add this test to your inspection even if you didn’t request it when scheduling the appointment.
What is Mold?
The non-scientific name for fungi is mold. It refers to the unattractive and undesirable patches of brown, black, and fuzzy growths. Mold is associated with many unpleasant connotations.
Mold and its spores can be found everywhere. But active mold requires moisture. Indoor mold can grow on any surface, including hidden surfaces in your kitchen or bathroom.
Indoor mold is gross. It is unattractive and smelly. The potential problems that mold can cause are much more serious. You can dispose of anything with mold. Mold can also cause negative health effects.
Mold can grow inside homes, schools and businesses. For the sake of human health, structural integrity and quality of life, it should be removed.
Mold is not always visible or easy to detect. Mold Inspection in Tampa offers signs you may have a problem with mold.
Visible Mold
If you can see mold in your house, you must have it. Be aware that even if there is visible mold in your home, you may also have hidden mold.
Health Problems
Indoor mold can affect the health of people living in the house. Mold could be the cause of watery eyes, runny or stuffy noses, headaches, or respiratory problems in you or your family.
Strange Smells
Mold could be the cause of a musty smell in your home. Mold is more likely to be the cause of a musty smell the worse it gets.
Squishy Floors
Mold could be the cause of a spongy spot on your hardwood flooring. You should check the moisture in the subfloor if you have access to it through a crawl space or basement.
You should call to have the problem checked out if this is not possible. Mold will grow if there is moisture. The whole floor will need to replaced if the wood has rotted. Mold can be removed if it is small.
Lumpy Insulation
Look closely at your attic insulation. You might have mold if the insulation in your loft is uneven or lumpy. Mold could have been caused by a roof leak, or poor ventilation. Mold thrives in an attic that is not properly ventilated.
Leaky Planters
Mold can be caused by a planter with a leak that’s placed near or in your home. Water that leaks from a planter can find its way inside your home, causing mold to grow in insulation and drywall.
It is important to ensure that your planters are not leaking.
The Fan in the Bathroom is Broken
It’s not your fault, you just haven’t done it yet. The broken exhaust fan could indicate mold. Bathrooms without proper ventilation are prone to mold. To keep mold away, a fan is a must-have.
You still need to fix the fan, even if there is no mold in your bathroom.
Bubbly Paint
Mold could be present if you see the paint bubble in your bathroom. It is not enough to simply paint over the problem. Find the source of moisture, and then have the mold cleaned or removed.
Coughing
Mold spores can cause a persistent and chronic cough as they find their way into your lungs. It is now important to have someone check your home for mold.
Flooding
Mold can grow in your home if it has been flooded before. A home inspection is a great idea before moving in, as there may have been some flooding before you purchased the house.
