It's essential for prospective property owners to hire experts to perform a home inspection before signing papers and finalizing transactions. These experienced professionals can often identify problems that aren't visible to the untrained eye, which can save you lots of stress and money in the long run.

After purchasing a mobile home in Middleburg, Florida, Kenneth and Amanda McGill soon began to realize that the starter house of their dreams was going to cause them more trouble than they ever expected. Both exterior and interior parts of the residence are considerably damaged, according to local media outlet First Coast News. There is evidence of rats chewing through walls in addition to windows that aren't adequately sealed that allow water to leak into the property.

Even worse, Kenneth claims that he has seen evidence of black mold – a toxic fungus that can lead to health complications – growing throughout the home. The condition of the house is so severe that the couple and their children are staying with relatives.  

"The biggest thing is, the next step, is to get a house inspector out here," Kenneth told the source, noting that he hadn't arranged to have this done before they bought the property. "For him to inspect the house and him to evaluate what's going on with the house."

Data from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reveals that exposure to such mold can cause mild to severe health problems, particularly for people who already suffer from asthma and allergies. No matter what, it's not good to be in its presence on a daily basis. To make sure your residence or business isn't infested with black mold, contact a home inspection contractor to perform mold testing and help you determine if you're safe.