Thursday, July 24, 2003

Mold is in the Air Mold cases are increasing. More and more, home inspectors find mold in attics during the inspection. In the last month, I have had two mold cases: In the first case, the Buyer backed out of the contract. A few days later the Buyer reconsidered and signed a new contract, for $5,000 less than the last one, but accepting the property "as is." In the second case, a mold remediator was called in, the seller cleaned up the mold for about $2500 and the Buyer closed.  If the inspector finds mold, a mold remediation company is called in to examine it, clean it up and stop the leakage that caused it in the first place. Generally, home inspectors will not do mold remediation; they just indentify a mold problem. If you are thinking of selling a home it may be wise to inspect your attic for mold before it goes on the market. Click here for a good summary of how to prevent mold and what to do if you find it.     7:54:45 AM