This may be true for many communities, but older homes in Aurora IL are prone to more problems.  Mold in Aurora homes may be due to several issues.  One of which is the Fox River flowing through.  This means there is plenty of humidity.  The rocky terrain is yet another issue because water works through uneven areas in strange ways.  Older homes were did not think of all the issues that might happen over time.  So, if you are looking to buy, or presently own, and older home in Aurora IL; you may want to get a mold inspection from GreenSoft Group.

Older homes did not use footer drains like modern home do.  This allows water from rain and runoff to be pushed away from the foundation.  Sometimes, there wasn't even a sump pump.  

Drainage is another big issue.  Even though the house looks well-drained today; it may have a minature river running around in in a heavy storm.  

We look at all of these issues during a mold inspection.  You see, mold is always a water issue.  So, the exterior inspection is crucial to the understanding of mold in an older home.

Do not neglect mold in the basement.  Mold in a home is a biologic health threat as mold is most often allergenic, and sometimes toxigenic.  Healthy people can work aorund mold without a problem.  As childrewn are born, they do not have a fully developed immune system.  We see that mold-ridden environmental wear at the immune system causing unwarranted health problems.

GreenSoft Group offers more than a professional mold inspection in the Aurora area.  We evaluate the health issue with mold test to reveal the type of mold, an understanding of mold-related health issue, and why mold is happening.