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Should I have the mold treated before the surveyor comes round?
confused_landlord
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So, I have had an offer on my flat. Unfortunately, since I do not live in the UK I have not been to see the flat in a while and apparantly the extractor fan is not very efficient so the whole bathroom is blackened with mold.
Anyway, the buyer obviously viewed the flat and saw this and is proceeding to buy the flat.
The thing is the surveyor is booked for this Saturday and I dont want hiim to put a spanner in the works by putting down a low valuation due to the mold. SHould I get the mold treated before he comes round? My concern is that the paint might still smell and that could make the surveyor think that something is up....
In any case, I guess I'm not sure if the surveyor is going to make a big deal of it or not.........
Any advice?
Anyway, the buyer obviously viewed the flat and saw this and is proceeding to buy the flat.
The thing is the surveyor is booked for this Saturday and I dont want hiim to put a spanner in the works by putting down a low valuation due to the mold. SHould I get the mold treated before he comes round? My concern is that the paint might still smell and that could make the surveyor think that something is up....
In any case, I guess I'm not sure if the surveyor is going to make a big deal of it or not.........
Any advice?
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The surveyor will point it out ... and even if he can't see it he'll recommend a damp survey as they all do.
Hard to say - but a more efficient extractor could solve the problem ... so price one up in case it gets mentioned.0 -
Can't you get someone round with some toilet duck mould and mildew remover? All showers will get some sort of mould in them it just needs cleaning regularly0
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Wash the walls with vinegar to clean & inhibit future mold growth.
N.Never be afraid to take a profit.
Keep breathing. :eek:
Just because I am surrounded by FOOLS does not make me wise. :j0 -
Clean the mould with dilute bleach or Dettox mould and mildew remover - more importantly get a dehumidifier in there and dry the room out!Declutterbug-in-progress.⭐️⭐️⭐️ ⭐️⭐️0
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Clean it up, but if the surveyor knows their job they will know it is damp.Been away for a while.0
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