Mold causes extensive damage to homes when left unchecked. Having your home inspected for mold at the first sign of something being wrong is key to preserving your property and managing mold growth before it has the chance to spread. Mold inspection services locate both visible and not easily identified growth throughout the home so you can prioritize remediation services when necessary. However, the nature of mold growth lends itself to certain myths about inspections. Below are three myths about mold inspection services debunked.
- Newer homes don’t need mold inspections. When many people think of mold growth in a home, they think about long-neglected spaces that have gone years without any sort of cleaning or maintenance. While these situations do happen, new homes can encounter mold growth as well. Water leaks and poor construction methods can allow for mold to grow even in very new houses, so no matter how old your home is, you may need a mold inspection service if you suspect you have a budding mold problem.
- Homeowners can perform their own inspections. You may be able to find obvious mold growth on your own, but homeowners by themselves can’t perform thorough mold inspections that identify all sources of mold in their homes. Proper inspections require specialized tools and knowledge of mold growth patterns for accurate reporting and identification.
- You don’t need a mold inspection if you keep your house clean. While wiping up spills quickly and maintaining a generally tidy home can help prevent mold to a certain extent, spores can still grow. Mold grows where there’s high moisture regardless of how well-kept the area is. You could very well have a mold problem even if you clean your home on a daily basis.
If you believe your home could have a mold issue, call us here at Streamline Inspections and ask about our mold inspection service.