Allegan, Michigan, United States
269-202-8788 Serving Allegan, Grand Rapids
"MICHIGANS MOLD GUY"
GOT MOLD? YOU NEED A MOLD INSPECTION
Mold Inspections entail checking a home or building for moisture conditions conducive to mold growth and pointing out any visible surface spots of "microbial growth"/potential mold.
*In order to be referred to as "mold," anything discovered must be tested and found to be mold by an accredited lab. Marquis Home Inspections do swab tests/ and Air Testing.Therefore, any suspect substance will simply be referred to as "microbial growth" in your inspection report.
Is a Mold Inspection part of a Standard Home Inspection? No.
We get asked this question a lot.
Please note, we will be looking for visible signs of microbial growth/moisture issues during a routine home inspection as described above, so there is no need to purchase both services for the same home at the same time; however, please note that mold is excluded as a part of your home inspection agreement, as we are not liable for mold that is not easily visible to the naked eye, mold in the air, or mold under the surface at the time of the inspection, such as behind walls, cabinets, carpeting, insulation, or other building materials. Once again, testing by an accredited lab is necessary to identify and confirm the presence of "mold," taking care of the root of the moisture problem creating mold conducive conditions should be a top priority, this is where a thorough inspection is needed.
LAB ANALYSIS
Swab Sampling Available
If you would like a sample taken from a specific location that is suspected to contain mold, we also offer swab testing at an additional charge. We would collect the sample at your request, send it to an accredited lab for analysis, and provide you with a completed lab report outlining whether mold is currently present and what kind(s) if so.
Swab sampling are $75 each if extra samples are needed/ desired, if collected during the same trip as an inspection service?
3 air tests included, testing for mold in the air.
*Mold inspections are non-invasive; therefore, we do not check behind walls or anything that would require invasive dismantling or is not readily accessible.
$350 Includes 1 swab test if needed.
*PRICE IS UP TO 2,500 SQUARE FOOT HOME .
Contact us for an estimate if the home is larger than 2,500 square feet Mold inspections are by no means a requirement when buying a house, but getting one can potentially save you thousands of dollars and a lot of stress.
Here’s why homebuyers should consider getting a mold inspection before signing on the dotted line.
In states like Michigan, homeowners are not required to fix or remove mold problems before they sell their house.
While sellers may be required to disclose any known issues of mold, the key word here is “known.” When a properties is listed, sellers rarely go out of their way to look for mold to disclose. And if they don’t know about it, they don’t have to do anything about it.
So, it's often on the buyer to check for mold before buying. As they say “buyer beware”.
Why You Should Get a Mold Inspection Before Buying a House
A pre-purchase mold inspection involves having a licensed mold professional do a comprehensive investigation for any possible areas of mold, as well as any conditions that can lead to mold growth in the future.
As a diligent home buyer, you may already be getting a general home inspection to check for any obvious defects. However, a home inspection is not a mold inspection — a common misconception that might cost you thousands, or even tens of thousands, of dollars in repair and mold removal costs later on.
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