Found mold in your home? Time for action!

Mold in the house is a clear sign that action is needed. A building inspection always checks for the presence of mold in the house. The crawl space is also carefully inspected for this. If the crawl space is damp and dirty, there is a high risk of mold. Mold indicates the presence of moisture, and that is a problem that always needs to be addressed.

Extra attention to the crawl space during the building inspection

When you're looking to buy a house, you rarely inspect the crawl space during a viewing. Yet, it's crucial to know the condition of the crawl space. There might be mold, often seen along the foundation of a house. In other cases, you might even see a substantial layer of water in the crawl space. Moisture always causes problems in the house, and damp crawl spaces provide the perfect breeding ground for mold, such as cellar fungus. That's why crawl spaces always receive extra attention during a building inspection, which you can always have performed by Homekeur.

What you should definitely not do about cellar fungi

Have you discovered cellar fungus in your home? It's always important to take immediate action. This is a moisture problem, and moisture always causes serious problems in the home over time. What you absolutely must avoid is buying endless products to combat cellar fungus. Many people try to combat cellar fungus, for example, by using chemicals, but they stop there. Even if this eliminates the cellar fungus, it will reappear relatively quickly. It's always important to call a company that will solve the problem—the moisture problem that's causing the cellar fungus.

Different types of fungi in the house

In practice, two types of fungi can be present in a house. The first is dry rot , and the second is cellar rot, which is also very common. Both species are notorious. Unfortunately, they are common in Dutch homes, including on concrete, woodwork, and masonry. If you are considering buying a house, it is always advisable to have a building inspection carried out. Homekeur will perform this inspection for you meticulously, after which we will prepare a building inspection report for you. This report contains all the information about our findings, including any fungi present in the house.

Fungi can cause a lot of damage

Severe mold in a home always causes significant damage over time. That's precisely why it's important to address mold in the home quickly when it's discovered. This can prevent the damage from developing further and ultimately causing major problems. For example, floor joists can completely rot due to the presence of mold and mildew. If the home is sold with mold and/or severe mold, the seller is often liable for any consequential damages.

Buying a house with fungi in the crawl space?

You always want certainty about the condition of a home. This also means that the crawl space should be clean and dry. Homekeur is happy to conduct a building inspection for you to fully inspect your home. If we discover any problems, such as the presence of mold, we will immediately offer you expert advice. You don't want to buy a house with mold. If we detect mold, you can decide not to buy the house, or you can make good arrangements with the seller. Would you like more information or advice? Feel free to contact us.

Would you like to make an appointment for a building inspection?

The cost of a building inspection (up to 250 m²) is only €489 including VAT. We'll conduct a comprehensive building inspection and you'll receive a building report. Do you have any questions? We're happy to help and can schedule an appointment with an expert inspector right away if you wish!

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