Purchasing a home takes a lot of research and resources to ensure you’re making the right decision for you and your family. Part of the “privileges” of home ownership are that some repairs will be needed over time and ongoing maintenance is a must. However, in order to minimize the element of surprise at the time of purchase, a home inspector and mold inspection to evaluate the home is needed.

It’s unlikely that mold in and of itself will cause serious structural damage to a home although the conditions present for mold to develop can lead to other obvious structural issues like wood rot. Sometimes, this means surface mold growth can be easily covered up. It’s hard to believe that anyone would hide a known problem, but it is something that happens. A seller’s disclosure should include any known mold problems, but proving that a seller knows about mold in their home and that it was a health problem can be challenging and very expensive once the deal is done.  Getting a Mold Specialists opinion on your potential home before you make a purchase may be a good choice, especially if you have known health problems or allergies that make you more susceptible to mold.