What a general home inspection covers
A general home inspection looks at the whole house — roof, electrical, plumbing, structure. It may note staining or signs of past leaks, but it is not designed to investigate moisture or mold in depth.
When a mold inspection is worth adding
Consider one if the home inspector notes water staining, if there is a musty smell during showings, if the seller disclosed past leaks or water damage, or if the home has sat vacant or seasonally occupied. It is also common for second homes and rentals, where nobody may have been watching for slow leaks.
Working within the contingency window
Contingency periods are short, so book early. Laboratory results take time to return, and we will tell you the expected turnaround when samples are collected. Written findings give you and your agent something concrete to discuss with the seller.
What it cannot do
No inspection can certify a home as mold-free — spores exist in every normal indoor environment. An inspection documents conditions in the accessible areas at the time of the visit and explains what those findings do and do not establish.