Spotting and Addressing Water Damage Before Buying a Home

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Buying a home can be an anxiety-ridden experience for both the seasoned and first time buyer. Owning your own home is very rewarding in many ways, but you should be aware of any previous damage done to the home before you buy. One of the main things you should watch out for when you are purchasing a home is signs of any  previous flooding in the house requiring water damage cleanup. Here are some tips on how to spot water damage and deal with it before purchasing.

Keep Your Eyes Open

During an initial walk-through of a home, you should always keep your eyes open for signs of mold and mildew. You can also, many times, smell mildew before you see it, so utilize your sense of smell as well. Not all mold is detrimental to your health, but letting mold run rampant in your home is not a chance you want to take. Black mold is especially dangerous and you should immediately call your local water damage cleanup crew to assess the damage before you buy.

Check for Soft Spots

Water damage that has been left for a long time can leave some other clues even if there are no outward signs of mold. Black mold can grow on the inside of walls and underneath floors and can be just as risky for your health when the spores are airborne. While you are walking through, make sure you notice if there are any soft spots in the flooring, especially in kitchens, laundry rooms, or bathrooms. You should also feel along the walls for soft spots and dampness. Even if you do not feel any damp spots, you may feel some bubbling where water separated the paint from the drywall.

Location, Location, Location

Location is a huge factor in the home buying process and its variables include more than commute time and quality of schools. If you are seriously considering a home, you should check where it sits on an elevation keyed map. If it is located in a valley, near a river that floods, or near a coastline with frequent storms, then you should make sure that there is a good grade decline away from the perimeter of the home as well as an effective draining system. Call a professional to inspect it if you are unsure.

Call A Water Damage Expert

Having an inspection done before buying a home can be very beneficial, but if you are concerned about water damage at all, you should have a water damage cleanup professional  like Regency DRT in Port St. Lucie inspect as well. Many problems can go unnoticed when a home inspector walks through the home because he or she is checking for various issues at the same time. A seasoned water damage professional will know the signs of water damage immediately, and furthermore, the company can give you an estimate that will help you negotiate the price in your favor with the current homeowners. It is important to contact a water damage cleanup specialist before you buy because there are some homes with flooding damage that might make you think twice about purchasing that particular house.

 

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