When looking for your ideal home, you don’t exactly include mold remediation in your plan. But should you never buy a home that needs these services? Can remediation work to benefit your price negotiation, and where should you inspect to determine the damage? Learn all you need to know about considering a home with mold and the best ways to go about your purchase.

A Moldy Home

Mold can lead to and exacerbate allergy and respiratory problems. That’s why it’s essential to have mold remediation done before moving in. But where in the home would you look for mold growth? It accumulates in areas that have a high concentration of moisture and humidity. Think bathrooms, laundry rooms, basements, and attics.

If there are any unfixed leaks in the home, mold is probably lurking nearby. It can grow on walls and ceilings that absorb the moisture and humidity but also on any material fabrics, like shower curtains and bath rugs. A thorough home inspection can give you the exact details of the mold accumulation in the home and what needs to be done to resolve the issue.

Is it Safe to Buy?

Mold remediation is absolutely possible. If a leak or a broken pipe was found to be the culprit of mold growth, it’ll simply need a replacement. If the mold growth is simply due to negligence on the part of the owners who did not have mold removal done beforehand, you will need to consider contracting professionals who can provide mold remediation services. Once it is removed completely, you won’t have to worry about it creeping up again unless you neglect proper maintenance for mold control.

How to Negotiate on Price

Based on your home inspection, determine the cost of any necessary plumbing maintenance and mold remediation to negotiate on the purchase price. If it’s otherwise a dream home, you might consider purchasing and getting the maintenance done as long as the current owners deduct the cost of the services. However, if the owners won’t budge on price, you should probably consider looking at other homes since you’ll end up paying extra to fix the mold issues.

Purchasing a home is only the first step in your journey. It is likely that you will need renovation and maintenance work done before moving in. If you’re looking for mold inspection/remediation, tile and grout cleaning, or disaster restoration, Triple A Maintenance can provide certified professionals. Though based in Camaron, WI, they’re able to offer their services to Barron, Chippewa, Rust, Sawyer, St. Croix, and Washburn Counties. Call (715) 458-4699 to request an estimate and schedule an appointment or visit their website to get more information.