{"id":1385,"date":"2026-05-27T18:18:26","date_gmt":"2026-05-27T22:18:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.moldguy.ca\/?p=1385"},"modified":"2026-05-30T06:29:18","modified_gmt":"2026-05-30T10:29:18","slug":"mold-inspection-facts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.moldguy.ca\/?p=1385","title":{"rendered":"Do Home Inspectors Check for Mold? What Buyers Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Will a home inspection find mold before you buy a house?<\/p>\n

Sometimes, yes. But only if the signs are visible or linked to an obvious moisture problem.<\/p>\n

A standard home inspection is usually a non-invasive visual inspection and mold testing<\/a><\/strong>. It can flag water stains, musty smells, damp basements, attic condensation, plumbing leaks, and visible mold-like growth. It usually cannot confirm toxic mold<\/a> hidden behind drywall, under flooring, inside wall cavities, or inside a sealed attic space. The Government of Canada<\/strong><\/a> describes a home inspection as a visual review of the home\u2019s main systems and components, not a destructive or laboratory-based investigation.<\/p>\n

That distinction matters. Health Canada<\/strong> says<\/a> mold can be hidden behind walls or above ceiling tiles, and mold may begin to grow in areas with excessive moisture within 48 hours<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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