Columbia, MO · Boone County

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Why moisture builds up in Columbia homes

A University of Missouri geology professor says he has not really seen sinkholes in Columbia itself, but the city is growing toward the Rock Bridge State Park area, where sinkholes are known.

Water nearby: Hinkson Creek, Perche Creek, Flat Branch Creek and Bonne Femme Creek.

Flood history: Hinkson Creek flooded on June 25, 2021, reaching a record 23.04 feet in Columbia.

Setting: Columbia is built on the oak-forested hills and rolling prairies of mid-Missouri.

Housing age and hidden moisture in Columbia

Housing: The East Campus neighborhood developed between about 1895 and 1945, with Tudor Revival, Colonial Revival and Bungalow/Craftsman homes.

In pictures

Where moisture and mold hide.

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

White mold growth on wooden floor joists (close-up)

White mold growth on wooden floor joists (wider view)

Dark mold staining on attic roof sheathing (close-up)

Dark mold staining on attic roof sheathing (wider view)

Mold spots on a bathroom ceiling around an exhaust fan (close-up)

Mold spots on a bathroom ceiling around an exhaust fan (wider view)

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Questions

Common questions.

Who founded Columbia?

Pioneers from Kentucky and Virginia laid out the town in the spring of 1821. It was chosen as county seat that same year.

Does Missouri license home inspectors?

No. Missouri has no statewide home inspector license or board, and bills to create one have been introduced in the legislature without becoming law. Buyers should ask any inspector about experience, training, insurance and professional association membership. Some cities or counties may have local business requirements.

Why do crawlspaces and basements matter in Missouri houses?

EPA notes that crawl spaces with high humidity are common sites of hidden mold growth, especially over bare soil. Missouri summers are humid, so foundation moisture is a frequent buyer concern. EPA also advises grading the ground away from the foundation so it does not stay wet.

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