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Heber Springs, AR · Cleburne County

Mold Inspection Heber Springs, AR.

Closer Look Inspectors offers mold inspection and mold testing in Heber Springs, Cleburne County, Arkansas, through a local partner in our Arkansas network.

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Why moisture builds up in Heber Springs homes

Water nearby: Little Red River and Greers Ferry Lake, formed on the Little Red River; Mineral springs in the valley nearby.

Setting: Sugarloaf Mountain lies east of the early settlement area.

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.

Housing age and hidden moisture in Heber Springs

Housing: The Heber Springs Commercial Historic District, anchored by the Cleburne County Courthouse, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places (listed 2009).

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.

Why is the town called Heber Springs?
The town and post office were renamed Heber Springs in 1910 to draw visitors to the mineral springs. Max Frauenthal founded the town in 1881, and it was incorporated as Sugar Loaf Springs in 1882.
Is there a historic district in Heber Springs?
Yes. The Heber Springs Commercial Historic District, anchored by the Cleburne County Courthouse, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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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