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Purchasing a new home is a big investment whether you’re looking to renovate and sell it, or to create a forever home. The buying process comes with a lot of factors to consider as well. Although the first and most important thing you think of when house shopping is the price, there are so many other important variables that come along with it.
Before signing the final papers, you’ll want to be sure that the home has a full inspection done and that mold testing is conducted. Purchasing a home without having an inspection done could leave you with more problems than you’re willing to solve. Some issues with a home, unfortunately, can’t be seen with the naked eye.
This is why it’s important to have an inspection and mold testing done beforehand. Because mold has some serious health effects and isn’t always visible, you’ll want to know if a home has a mold problem before moving in.
Not sure if this is the right course of action for you? Continue reading below to learn if testing for mold before purchasing and moving into a home is right for you!
Mold in one home isn’t the same as in another. The seriousness of the mold in a home correlates to the risks involved with living in that home. A home that has a minor mold problem could cause you to have health problems ranging from allergy symptoms to breathing problems.
A home with a serious mold problem could lead to even greater health risks, the greatest being death. The seriousness of the problem depends on the type of mold that’s growing in the home and the amount of mold.
Either way, it’s better to live in a mold-free home where you won’t have to worry about any kind of health risk.
Another reason to have mold testing done before purchasing and moving into a home is that waiting to test for mold after moving in will cost you much more. If you move into a home and then later learn that there’s a mold problem, you’ll have to pay for this out of your own pocket.
If you have the testing done before moving in, then you can negotiate with the current owner of the home. Ask the current owner to handle all mold problems before you close on the deal. You can also consider asking the current owner to offset the cost of mold treatment by lowering the price of the home.
You can then use the money you saved on the price of the home to hire professionals to come in and remove the mold for you.
Aside from testing for mold in the home, mold testing will also test for moisture in the home. Even if there’s no current mold in the home, there’s still a chance for mold to grow after moving in if there are high-moisture areas in the home. The areas could be caused by a recent flood or leak in the home.
Areas in the basement or any carpeting will soak up this water and provide the perfect environment for mold to grow in. If there are sources of moisture in the home, you can then ensure that they’re taken care of before moving in.
Although you might feel confident in purchasing and moving into a home without having mold testing done because the relator didn’t disclose it, you’ll still want to have testing done. Depending on where you live, mold doesn’t always need to be disclosed to the buyers. And in some cases, there might be mold growth that’s unknown to both the relator and the current homeowners.
With that being said, no one will be able to disclose this information to you if they themselves are unaware of the problem. Having the testing done lets everyone know of any current or possible future problems.
All these reasons listed above make testing for mold important, but your health is what makes mold testing essential. Whether you’re moving in alone or are moving in with family, you’ll have peace of mind in knowing that you’re moving into a safe home.
Even the slightest amounts of mold can cause sneezing, wheezing, and coughing. For infants and the elderly, the symptoms can be heightened. They’re also more prone to having reactions to the mold than others. No one wants to feel sick or uncomfortable in their own home.
This is why conducting mold testing before moving in is so important. If you can treat the mold before moving yourself or your family into the home, then you can prevent all of the health risks associated with mold in the home.
Are you currently interested in buying a new home but aren’t sure if you should have mold testing done before moving in? You’re not alone in this debate. Many homeowners question if getting testing done before moving in is worth the cost.
We hope that after reading through this guide, you have a better understanding of why testing for mold before purchasing and moving into a home is so important. At the very least, you’ll want to keep yours and your family’s health as good as possible.
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