How can I check for mold myself?

• <div><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-check-mold.htm">Checking for mold yourself</a> is crucial, as catching mold in the early stages is ideal. Mold can appear green, brown, black, blue, or yellow. It can smell musty and can feel like velvet, leather, or cotton. </p><p>Most often, mold grows near water damage. It’s best to inspect these places for signs of mold growth:</p><ul><li><p><b>Basement</b>: Look in corners, windows, carpet, closets, and around appliances. </p></li><li><p><b>Bathrooms</b>: Check around sinks, ceilings, and around toilets. </p></li><li><p><b>Kitchen</b>: Inspect around the sink, behind the refrigerator, and behind trash can.</p></li><li><p><b>Attic</b>: Look near the insulation and near intake and exhaust vents. </p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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Q: How do I know if I have a radon problem?

• <div><p>The only way to determine if you have a radon problem in your home is to have professional testing done. You can buy DIY radon test kits, but these are sometimes inaccurate in certain temperatures and humidity levels, and they don&rsquo;t paint the entire picture in terms of your radon exposure. Scheduling testing once every two to five years is best. You can also look out for the following symptoms, which, according to the American Cancer Society, are symptoms of radon exposure:</p><ul><li><p>Shortness of breath</p></li><li><p>Cough</p></li><li><p>Tightness in the chest</p></li><li><p>Difficulty swallowing</p></li><li><p>Hoarseness</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

Q: What are the health risks associated with radon exposure in homes?

• <div><p>Long-term exposure increases lung cancer risks. Prolonged homestay individuals and smokers encounter heightened vulnerability and exposure concerns.</p></div>

Q: How should you prepare for a pre-drywall inspection?

• <div><p>To prepare for a pre-drywall inspection, make sure to schedule the inspection before your drywall (and preferably insulation) is installed, but after all ductwork, plumbing, electrical wiring, and framing are in. You should also print a copy of your floor plan for your inspector, which they&rsquo;ll use to make sure the build matches up. Lastly, try to clear the home of major obstacles (tools, large stacks of material, etc.) to allow the inspector access to the places they need to check.</p></div>

Q: If you believe the leach field has had too much weight on it, should it be inspected?

• <div><p>You can call a professional<a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-is-a-septic-inspection.htm"> septic company to inspect your tank</a> and leach field if you suspect too much weight has been on it. An inspection is a good idea if you recently purchased the home and the septic system isn&rsquo;t working like you expected. The professionals can determine whether a previous owner damaged it by placing too much weight on it. </p></div>

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Last update on December 01, 2025

Reviewed in April 2024
Fantastic install of home generator and kitchen outlet replacement.
A Squared Electric Inc
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Reviewed in May 2023
I would highly recommend! I got a call back within the same day and Joe was here within the week to help me promptly and very efficiently inspect my issue. He was very helpful in educating me in why I was having this issue and even helped make recommendations to a mold remediation company so...
Precision Mold Inspections, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2022
He was very knowledgeable and professional. Cleaned both our fireplace CHIMANY and oil CHIMANY. Left the home clean. Great price
M.M.T Fireplace & Masonry Repair
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Reviewed in May 2022
I found them and ordered my Sunesta awning online. The entire process was not only quick and professional but was without out the typical pressure of a sales person. They inspected my seasonal home and made some great recommendations before we settled on the product(all done without my...
The Reynolds Group
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Reviewed in September 2020
First time user of Home Advisor...was not disappointed. Hurricane was professional from start to finish. The salesman was not overbearing and answered all my concerns. I did not have to wait weeks for service. They removed all the old equipment and left a clean installation behind. They...
Hurricane Home Solutions Southern Tier, Inc.
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Reviewed in March 2017
They are the best, they were good with everything. Green Home Solutions did mold remediation in my entire 3500 sq ft home. They saved my life and it allowed me to be able to move back into my house without total reconstruction of my home. I cannot say enough about Green Home Solutions. They...
Green Home Solutions of Central Mass
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Reviewed in June 2015
Generx Generators is an AWESOME company to do business with. We were looking for a whole-house stand-by generator and were fortunate to locate this company on the web. They are located in our home city of Oldsmar, FL and are centrally located in the Tampa Bay area. Mark Costis, owner/operator of...
Generx Generators
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Reviewed in February 2015
I had a very good experience with this company, Russell provided a thorough review of our home inspection. The price to have it done was also very reasonable. We would recommend him and this company to any of our friends and family how would need their home inspected.
HouseWise Inspection
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Reviewed in February 2014
Excellent service - one of the techs was sick and owner came did the cleaning and inspection himself, then would not charge full price because it wasn't dirty enough - everything was explained and done very professionally-highly endorse this company!
Brickliners Chimney Service
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Reviewed in October 2011
We had a very good experience with Spec-Pro and found them very informative. Having an older home we were concerned about many things. We stayed with them through the entire inspection and they explained every bad and good thing about the house. We have lived in the house for over 7 years and...
Spec-Pro Home Inspections
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