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Jasper, AR · Newton County

Mold Inspection Jasper, AR.

Closer Look Inspectors offers mold inspection and mold testing in Jasper, Newton County, Arkansas, through a local partner in our Arkansas network.

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Why moisture builds up in Jasper homes

Water nearby: Little Buffalo River; Buffalo National River nearby.

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 Jasper

Housing: A downtown Jasper Commercial Historic District on the National Register, a 1942 WPA courthouse, and a few retirement homes built in recent years.

In pictures

Where moisture and mold hide.

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

HVAC air handler with a rusty condensate pan, newer home
HVAC air handler with a rusty condensate pan, newer home
HVAC air handler with a rusty condensate pan, older home
HVAC air handler with a rusty condensate pan, older home
Sweating cold-water pipes in a crawlspace, newer home
Sweating cold-water pipes in a crawlspace, newer home
Sweating cold-water pipes in a crawlspace, older home
Sweating cold-water pipes in a crawlspace, older home
Water-stained drywall at the base of a wall, newer home
Water-stained drywall at the base of a wall, newer home
Water-stained drywall at the base of a wall, older home
Water-stained drywall at the base of a wall, older home
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Questions

Common questions.

What river runs through Jasper?
Jasper was established as a village along the Little Buffalo River by 1840. The Buffalo National River, one of the last free-flowing waterways in the United States, is nearby. The 1972 creation of the Buffalo National River Park brought an influx of new residents to the area.
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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