u/IntriguedSpud

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Black Mould Above Windows - Problem or not?

Hi all, first time poster and buyer here - wanted to get some advice?

Viewed a house yesterday which we absolutely loved, it's perfect all round and very well finished (recently renovated) and we're considering putting in an offer but in all the bedrooms but one we have this black mould growing.

They all have it around the blinds area and in the fabric of the blinds. But one room had it really bad - spread to the ceiling as you can see.

The house is about 25 years old, so fairly new IMO. We're very keen on this house but the mould is making us unsure. We lived in rentals before with black mould and if anyone has done that you know it's awful and messes with your health big time, so very weary of it.

I can see vents all along the soffits front and back of the house, so I imagine the roof space is correctly ventilated.

Although the house is recently renovated, it was quite dirty/dusty upstairs, it's a family house and I'm guessing they've got a few kids and not a lot of time, and the downstairs was spotless. The bathroom looks mould free, but also recently renovated. There wasn't a strong smell or anything, except in one room but it was clearly a teenage boys room - so that probably explains that lol

So I'd love some thoughts/advice/opinions:

Does this look like a serious issue developing, or just a busy family house that hasn't been cleaning much or heating and ventilating?

u/IntriguedSpud — 6 days ago

Black Mould Above Windows - Problem or not?

Hi all, first time poster and buyer here - wanted to get some advice?

Viewed a house yesterday which we absolutely loved, it's perfect all round and very well finished (recently renovated) and we're considering putting in an offer but in all the bedrooms but one we have this black mould growing.

They all have it around the blinds area and in the fabric of the blinds. But one room had it really bad - spread to the ceiling as you can see.

The house is about 25 years old, so fairly new IMO. We're very keen on this house but the mould is making us unsure. We lived in rentals before with black mould and if anyone has done that you know it's awful and messes with your health big time, so very weary of it.

I can see vents all along the soffits front and back of the house, so I imagine the roof space is correctly ventilated.

Although the house is recently renovated, it was quite dirty/dusty upstairs, it's a family house and I'm guessing they've got a few kids and not a lot of time, and the downstairs was spotless. The bathroom looks mould free, but also recently renovated. There wasn't a strong smell or anything, except in one room but it was clearly a teenage boys room - so that probably explains that lol

So I'd love some thoughts/advice/opinions:

Does this look like a serious issue developing, or just a busy family house that hasn't been cleaning much or heating and ventilating?

u/IntriguedSpud — 6 days ago