Mold inspection and testing is fast becoming a primary concern for home buyers. As we become ever more health conscious, we expect a home inspector to help us determine if we need to be concerned about mold in the home, how to deal with existing mold, and how to prevent mold in the future.

A home inspector should be trained and certified in mold inspection and testing, and carry the equipment necessary to conduct testing if requested to do so by the buyer. Otherwise, a separate individual properly trained in these areas should be consulted.

Remember not to panic about mold. Rather, learn about mold, and how to treat mold, and most important, how to prevent mold from becoming a problem in the home you are buying.

At Priority One, inspecting for mold and the conditions that lead to mold growth are part of every home inspection.

Lead Paint

Home buyers are becoming increasingly aware of the dangers of lead in the home. Typically, the home built before 1978 are likely to have lead-based paint. Other sources of lead are main water pipes from the city water system, the pipe that brings water into the home, and lead in solder joints of water pipes or in the joints of the drain pipes. A home inspector should be trained in the dangers of lead, certified in the procedures to follow when working on a home with lead-based paint, and able to explain all of this to you. Priority One is certified in this field, and can test your building materials and water for lead.