Mold can easily grow in homes, and one of the most common places for it to do so is in the attic. Mold can typically thrive in attics because of the ideal conditions for its growth (hot, humid, and an abundant food source from the wood sheathing). In addition, the vast majority of homeowners never go up into their attics, which means that the mold problem is allowed to continue expanding unchecked – sometimes for years!
What are the risks of ignoring mold growth in the attic?
If the mold in the attic isn’t removed, the sale of the house will likely fall through because potential buyers will be too scared to buy it.
Do not assume that the buyer of your home will overlook a mold problem in the attic if you have ignored it for some time. If mold is found in a home, the buyer is likely to back out of the deal.
Being proactive and taking care of it before listing your home for sale is preferable. If mould is found during a home inspection, the prospective buyer may decide to back out of the deal. If the buyer doesn’t back out, they’ll want it remedied before closing (or get a big credit at closing / price reduction), and the bank will require it if they’re going to make a loan to the buyer.
Do not disregard the mold in the attic; instead, have it removed by the professionals at Caspi Service Group. If you need assistance determining the best strategy for removing mold from your home, call the experts at Caspi Service Team. We inspect for no charge. The following are the regions that we serve: Burlington, Oakville, Hamilton, and Niagara Falls and St. Catharines
