Help... discovered attic mold on our dream home during inspection
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"Wet wood" causing attic mold? Ever heard of this?
Comments (22)Renovator, was a comment removed? Because other than where you started, down, I don't see anybody ridiculing (or maybe you were talking about me? where I specifically said, IMO, and specifically addressed the question of whether or not they should have walked away?) Now, it has been side-tracked. But I don't think it had been until that point. Your answers on this forum are very helpful, but sometimes very objective. This person specifically asked both an objective and subjective question. They will get subjective answers. This person also has not stated, at all, where in the world they are located. And, whether mold might be a normal thing in their environment (to which I'd say, mold is everywhere, even deserts will have some sort of fungus growing there. It is the nature of nature). To say that those with asthma, etc could have problems even if it is non-toxic, while true, is misleading. Those folks will have problems no matter how their house is constructed in certain environments/ localities in the world. The OP said there was nothing found wrong with the ventilation and the suspected source was prior to the build and final construction. HOW MUCH MOLD (do you have a picture)? Finally, the usual way to remediate mold is actually to not use bleach (only). Mold remediation companies know what to use and would be better to hire than trying to DIY it and assume that you know that "bleach kills everything". I do second the suggestion to get a second opinion from another mold remediation company. (Just remember they will be interested in selling their services to you). However, I suspect at this point, in order to do that, you will need to re-enter contract with these sellers (to get access to their attic) and they may not trust you. Finally, you may want to get the RE opinions on this matter in the buying and selling forum since at least one of your questions pertains to future resale value....See MoreUpdate: Home inspection done!
Comments (3)Adam, good luck with your inspection! The resolution to our mold issue starts today with ridge vents being installed. The crew arrived 15 minutes ago and are now clearing the snow off our roof. I feel so sorry for them as it's in the teens outside!...See MoreDamage during Home Inspection
Comments (17)IMO the home owner should be home and watching what the HI is doing. If I could turn back time I would have stayed in the house while ours was there, I went outside to weed and stuff so that the garden looked good for the buyers (it's now dead a few weeks later). After the inspector left, I noticed my washer wasn't working right. The inspector shouldn't have even touched it at that point because it hadn't been written into the sale. I had laundry in it, was doing a load or something when they came. It's possible it was still running, I have no clue what he touched but my dials were all moved. Every time I went to do laundry the water would stop filling; had to keep standing over it to get it going again. A few days later they asked for it so I said ok since their inspector broke it anyway. It eventually worked itself out, if it broke again, well tuff crap. After the inspection we got the report, it was said that the electric outlets should be tested on the final walk through and that he couldn't test them all due to furniture; which furniture I have no clue, especially since most are in plain site. He could have come outside and gotten myself or hubby, asking us to turn off computers, yet he didn't. I have no clue how deep into the attic he went but he wrote it wasn't insulted enough which is a crock. He probably checked one spot, most likely where the over-head lights went in. Another thing that ticked me off was he stuck something in 2 walls by the master shower, leaving damage. So yes, I would watch the HI work as much as I could....See MoreHELP!! problems found during walkthroughs / remedy
Comments (28)sparklegirl - the wet marks on the ceilings were not there during the viewing of the home or the HI and they have been painted over? Sounds to me that the seller is attempting to cover it up, especially since it's been painted. Was this in the disclosure? You definitely need a lawyer pronto. DO NOT CLOSE on this house until this situation is rectified and there is a significant money held in escrow. Do not rely upon your realtor to advise you on this. Listen to logic. Get the lawyer to write a letter asking for a disclosure about the water on the ceilings. I also agree that the tree is a non-issue. Unless it is dangerous or could fall onto the house, I wouldn't bother with it. You could ask that money be set aside for its removal if you feel that it could pose a danger to the house. Since it was winter when you viewed the home, it is impossible to tell if the tree was dead at the time, so I think you should have the right to at least mention it. But it's a pick your battle kind of thing.... the water marks are most important. Logic - get yer mind outta the gutter! ;) terrig - thanks for the offer. We just found out that we're going to the Twin Cities now. *sigh* The joys of the federal govt!! lol...See Morerrah
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