Question:
“We kind of like a house we saw. It’s a cute 4-bedroom with a huge yard. But the agent said it previously had mold that was removed. Do you think it’s safe to buy the house?”
Answer:
Good question. First of all, not all mold is hazardous. So it depends on what kind of mold it had.
Second, if the mold was fully removed AND the cause of the mold was corrected, you should be fine. So you should ask for the paperwork regarding the removal.
While it’s best to have mold removed professionally, it can still be done by a non-professional. If you have any doubts or want to be extra safe, you can hire a mold pro to inspect and/or test to see if there’s still mold.
FYI, I had mold in my home and had it removed by a pro. It hasn’t come back and I’m not concerned about it.
