For buyers and sellers
Mold in your home inspection? Here's what happens next.
Mold turns up in a lot of New Hampshire inspections, especially in attics and basements, and most of it can be handled before closing. Below are calm, straight answers to what you're probably wondering, and how Jeremy can help.
Mold jobs start from $249. Every job gets a written scope and price before work begins.
Take a breath. Here's what you're probably wondering.
Mold in a report feels scary, but it rarely ends a sale. In most cases, the home you fell in love with can still be the home you move into.
Does this mean we should walk away?
Usually not. Mold shows up in a lot of New Hampshire inspections, most often in attics and basements, and it's usually something that can be cleaned up and fixed before closing.
Is the report saying it's serious?
Not necessarily. Some inspectors take an air or surface sample, and others note staining they can see. Either way, it's a starting point, not a verdict. Jeremy looks at where it is, how much there is and what's causing it, and tells you honestly, even when the answer is "it's minor."
Do we need expensive lab testing?
Often not. According to the EPA, when mold is visible, sampling is usually unnecessary. If the buyer would like testing after the work is done for peace of mind, that's always welcome.
Will it just come back?
Not if the moisture is fixed, and that's where Jeremy starts. In New Hampshire attics it's usually a bathroom fan venting into the attic, blocked soffit vents or ice dams. In basements it's usually water getting in or high humidity.
Can it really be done before closing?
Usually, yes. Jeremy schedules around your closing date. Ask your agent when your inspection deadline is, and get a written scope and price before it so everyone is working from real numbers.
Who pays for it?
That's part of the normal back-and-forth. Sometimes the seller has it fixed before closing, sometimes there's a credit or a price adjustment, and your agent will guide you. If the seller is fixing it, they can pay Jeremy at closing, so no one has to find cash mid-move.
Will the buyer be covered after moving in?
Yes. The 3-year warranty transfers into the new owner's name, along with the written scope and before and after photos. If anything comes up later, the buyer calls Jeremy.
Sellers: should we just paint over it?
Please don't. The EPA advises against painting or caulking moldy surfaces, and paint over mold tends to peel. Doing it the right way is what keeps the deal together.
Mold facts above are from the EPA's Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture and Your Home.
If Jeremy does the work, here's what you get
He comes out himself, tells you honestly what it needs (even if the answer is "not much"), and puts everything in writing so the other side, the lender and your agent can all see it.
- Written scope and price before anything starts
- Itemized invoice, no surprise bills later
- Before and after photos
- 3-year warranty in the new owner's name
- Work scheduled around your closing date
- Sellers can pay at closing
From agents, buyers and sellers who've been there
“Being a Realtor there are times my clients inspections have discovered mold. … Jay is ALWAYS my go to mold expert and my clients as well as myself have been thrilled with his service!”
Jen O’Hanley · Realtor
“…remove a small amount of mold in the attic that was discovered during a recent home inspection. … We found Jeremy to be very professional, informative, and friendly. We are 100% satisfied with the work he did.”
Roger Racette · after a home inspection
“During the sale of my home I found out there was mold in the attic, I was given his name and called him and he eased my stress immediately.”
Alexandra Savino · sold their home
“The house was on the market and closing very soon and Jeremy was able to accommodate us and get us on the schedule right away!!”
Corinne Martell · sold their home
Reviews from Google, shown word for word. (Jay is Jeremy's nickname.)
From inspection report to closing
Send the report
Text Jeremy a photo of the inspection notes or the area, plus the closing date.
Honest look
Usually the same day. He confirms what's there and finds the moisture source behind it.
Written quote
A scope and price you can share with the other side of the deal.
Done and documented
Work completed before closing, with the warranty ready to transfer.
The person you call is the person who shows up.
Jeremy has been in restoration for 7 years and running his own business since 2019. He was a lineman before that, and he's IICRC certified (#8521469). He never sends another crew, and your call is never passed to anyone else. Every job gets a written scope first, and a 3-year warranty that transfers if you sell.
Questions
How fast can you get out?
Usually the same day, often within about an hour in southern NH and the Merrimack Valley.
Do sellers have to pay up front?
No. Sellers can pay at closing.
Does the warranty transfer to the buyer?
Yes. The 3-year warranty stays with the house.
Can the buyer have it tested independently?
Yes. Independent testing is welcome.
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Tell Jeremy what's going on
Fastest is a call or text. Photos help. Mid-sale? Include the closing date. Serving all of NH and the Merrimack Valley, MA.
Call (603) 233-3009 Text Jeremy