Browse Forums General Discussion Re: Purchasing home, only problem is mold in the house. 2Feb 13, 2020 5:53 am Getting rid of mould is not possible without finding and solving the cause. Where is the mould ? Re: Purchasing home, only problem is mold in the house. 3Feb 13, 2020 7:42 am If you had invested in a competent pre purchase inspection you would have had the chance to ask why the mould is there and what you can do to get rid of it. It is not just the mould that is the problem, just wiping it off and repainting over it will not solve the problem, but there are underlying causes that need to be addressed, that's why you need expertise. Foremost Building Expert in Australia,assisting with building problems/disputes, building stage inspections,pre-contract review advice for peace of mind 200 blogs http://www.buildingexpert.net.au/blog Re: Purchasing home, only problem is mold in the house. 4Feb 13, 2020 6:44 pm The presence of mould usually indicates water leaks or drainage problems. It’s toxic and damages natural materials. With the recent Sydney rains expect it to come alive in poorly maintained rental properties and shoddily built apartment blocks particularly. Re: Purchasing home, only problem is mold in the house. 5Nov 14, 2020 6:00 pm " The presence of mould usually indicates water leaks or drainage problems. It’s toxic and damages natural materials. With the recent Sydney rains expect it to come alive in poorly maintained rental properties and shoddily built apartment blocks particularly." In my experience Norfolk, it is usually a result of poorly insulated and ventilated houses. The recent rain followed by hot humid weather just exacerbates it. Stewie I don’t think so as the floor area over 300 square meters then it is class 3…. 12 17886 2 5810 DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair We purchased a 1960s property that is on timber stumps mostly, and a newer section is on concrete stumps. We had a building inspection initially and they reported some… 0 12709 |