It is estimated that around 70 percent of homes in the United States have some type of mold growing in them. In most cases, this is a very small amount of mold that may be non-toxic. However, some of these homes have black mold growing in them, also known as toxic mold. Black mold can be dangerous to one's health and cause health issues. One of the best ways to determine if you have mold growing in your home and what type of mold is growing in your home is to have a mold inspection and mold testing completed Here are some of the reasons why you should consider having a mold inspection completed.  

There Are Signs that Mold Is Growing in Your Home

If you have signs that mold is growing in your home, you should schedule a mold inspection. There are numerous signs that mold is growing in a home, including a musty or mildew-like scent that you cannot get rid of and unexplained health issues that do not seem to resolve. Many people living in homes with black mold experience allergy-like symptoms, such as a sore throat, itchy eyes, running nose, and cough. Some people experience more severe symptoms, including a rash, trouble breathing, and difficulty sleeping. 

A Water Emergency or Problem Occurred in Your Home

If a water emergency or issue happened in your home, such as a pipe bursting, a water appliance flooding, or a roof leaking, it is recommended that you have a mold inspection within a couple of weeks to a month of the water emergency happening. A water remediation company will do its best to prevent mold from forming, but testing for mold is the only way to ensure that the space is completely mold-free after a water issue has happened in your space. 

You Are Purchasing a Home

While you are not legally required to have a mold inspection completed before buying a home, more and more agents are recommending that you have it completed prior to completing the purchase of a home. Mold can be costly to remediate and black mold can cause health issues. A mold inspection helps you determine if there is mold in a home you are thinking about purchasing. 

It is very common for mold to be growing in a home, but since mold prefers to grow in dark, damp, and hidden spaces, you may not even realize that mold is growing in a home. Having a mold inspection completed is one of the best ways to determine if mold is growing in your home or to ensure you are purchasing a home that is free of dangerous or toxic mold. Reach out to a mold inspection and testing service to schedule an appointment.