If your winter home is in a
high humidity area such as the southern United
States you have probably seen how quickly mold
issues can come about. One day you might not see
any signs of extra moisture, and the next you might
have a musty odor in your home or mildew growing on
a wall.
It is important to have a home
mold inspection if your winter home is in this type
of climate. If you do not already have a company to
perform a mold inspection you would be wise to find
one and have your winter home inspected before you
arrive for the season.
There are several things to
consider when choosing any professional business
and their employees that come into your home to
inspect for health or safety issues. Always make
sure that the company and employees are licensed
and insured. The company should guarantee
background checks of all employees and management
so that you can trust the people coming into your
home.
Once you
find a mold inspection company that seems to meet
the criteria you would like, have their phone
number on file so that you can call them for an
inspection before you arrive at your winter home.
This will insure that when you arrive you will be
able to move into a mold free home.
It you can’t be present for
the inspection, ask a friend in the area if he/she
might be available to supervise the inspection so
that no one will take advantage of you being out of
the area. Your friend can also give you insight
into the people that come and whether they seem
respectable and provide a good service.
Don’t ignore this issue. It
could be the difference between enjoying your
vacation or having to find someplace else to stay
while your home is thoroughly stripped and cleaned
of mold.
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