Comments on: Question about mold, codes and poor home inspection - long question?

By: calebeaton

calebeaton — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 11:44:48 +0000

I’m going to dodge the issue with the home inspector. Instead, here’s a bit of trivia that may provide a little comfort in dealing with the mold…

Check out the remarkable research on toxic mold removal done by environmental expert Dr Ed Close. Simply diffusing Thieves essential oil regularly will likely result in an environment very hostile to mold.

Cost of the Thieves Household Cleaner, a diffuser and a couple bottles of the Thieves oil that Dr Close recommends to his remediation clients: about $250.

Go ahead a do the remodel and things, but it seems like this might provide a fair bit of protection/prevention for you and the rest of the house.

By: Elias

Elias — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 05:08:44 +0000

The home inspector (in light of your info) is legally liable for the extent of the repair bills above what was reasonably mentioned in the inspection report as this caused you a direct financial loss giving that everything near and around toxic mold must be totally replaced not repaired by a mold remediation expert. Not to mention the health implications of toxic mold which can eventually lead to severe brain damage similar to that of blunt head force trauma like sustained in a car crash. If your in the home now i would suggest vacating until all the repairs have been made and the mold has been remediated. Im sure this is toxic mold in your home 100%. The mold spores become 400x more toxic when they become airborne and start to dry. Caution is advised as you might be living in an emergency situation. has some resources that might help you. I would also contact a lawyer ofcourse. you can find some at

By: bluemtnsmaninva

bluemtnsmaninva — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 13:30:14 +0000

Woodtick above is exactly right.

Hold off on any additional repairs and promptly consult with an attorney. He, or she, will be able to advise you of the steps required to get a settlement from the inspector. They will know how to proceed with getting tests completed and statements of the pre-existing conditions.

Mold remediation is a specialized field as the mold can spread quite quickly upon being disturbed, remediation is also usually quite expensive. Ask the attorney is a health department survey would be advisable to determine if the mold can be harmful to your health.

By: moonlight

moonlight — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 02:24:45 +0000

Good luck! Our home inspector (we bought a FC too) was a moron! He pointed out things to replace like kitchen cabinets - but not safety things like the obviously broken front steps or large basement *****. I too think it’s ridiculous to have to pay someone that really doesn’t know houses that well. As for recourse? I doubt you’ll get anywhere - you bought a foreclosure in (assuming) “As Is” condition. You own it. You could get a consultation with a lawyer, but I expect it won’t get you very far. Again, I truly feel for you and wish you good luck!

By: woodtick314

woodtick314 — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 18:51:48 +0000

Home inspectors are required to be insured and bonded for this reason. You do have grounds for a claim against him, but I wouldn’t be able to tell you how much you should expect to get. Talk to an attorney, as they will be able to give you a better idea of what to expect.