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The Practical Guide to Mold & Moisture

Know what to check before you pay for a mold inspection.

A room-by-room guide to your own home: where moisture hides, what testing can and can’t tell you, and what to ask before you hire anyone.

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Mold inspections often cost $300 to $1,000. This guide helps you know what to check, and what to ask, before you book one.

Built from practical experience working with mold and moisture inspections.

Contents · 9 parts · 12 rooms

  • Start here
  • 1. What is mold?
  • 2. Readings and tools
  • 3. Early clues
  • 4. Room-by-room check
  • Bathrooms
  • Kitchen
  • Basement
  • Attic
  • Laundry
  • Bedrooms & living areas
  • Windows
  • Water heater closet
  • Garage
  • Exterior
  • Crawlspace
  • HVAC
  • 5. Have a leak?
  • 6. Found growth?
  • 7. Understanding mold tests
  • 8. Hiring and remediation
  • 9. Keeping it from coming back
  • Additional info

Educational information only. Not a substitute for a professional inspection, assessment, remediation plan, or medical advice.

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