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Mold Inspection Clinton, AR.

Closer Look Inspectors offers mold inspection and mold testing in Clinton, Van Buren County, Arkansas, through a local partner in our Arkansas network.

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Why moisture builds up in Clinton homes

Downtown Clinton flooded on December 2, 1982, in the Little Red River valley.

Water nearby: Little Red River; Greers Ferry Lake lies east of town.

Flood history: On December 2, 1982, downtown Clinton was inundated by several feet of floodwater.

Arkansas summers are hot and humid. NOAA's 1991-2020 normals put average yearly precipitation at Little Rock 50.4 inches. Warm, damp air is what lets mold take hold in attics, crawlspaces and bathrooms.

In pictures

Where moisture and mold hide.

Illustrative photos of the kinds of homes and conditions found in this area.

Faint horizontal water-line stain on a lower wall (close-up)
Faint horizontal water-line stain on a lower wall (close-up)
Faint horizontal water-line stain on a lower wall (wider view)
Faint horizontal water-line stain on a lower wall (wider view)
Warped hardwood floor boards (close-up)
Warped hardwood floor boards (close-up)
Warped hardwood floor boards (wider view)
Warped hardwood floor boards (wider view)
Musty closet with stained baseboards (close-up)
Musty closet with stained baseboards (close-up)
Musty closet with stained baseboards (wider view)
Musty closet with stained baseboards (wider view)
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Questions

Common questions.

Has Clinton had flooding?
Yes. The Encyclopedia of Arkansas records that downtown Clinton was inundated by several feet of floodwater on December 2, 1982. The town sits in the Little Red River valley.
What is the landscape around Clinton?
Clinton is sheltered in the Little Red River valley, with Greers Ferry Lake to the east. The town is the Van Buren County seat.
Why is mold such a concern in Arkansas homes?
Arkansas has hot, humid summers. NOAA's 1991-2020 normals put Little Rock's average yearly precipitation at about 50 inches and its July average temperature at about 81 F. EPA advises keeping indoor humidity below 60 percent, ideally 30 to 50 percent. Warm, damp air is why moisture problems show up in Arkansas attics, crawlspaces and bathrooms.
Why do crawlspaces matter in Arkansas houses?
EPA notes that crawl spaces with high humidity are common sites of hidden mold growth, especially over bare soil, and that soil moisture raises the humidity in the air above it. Arkansas summers are humid, so crawlspace moisture is a common thing buyers ask about. EPA also advises grading the ground away from the foundation so it does not stay wet.

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