Portageville, MO · New Madrid County
Mold Inspection Portageville, MO.
Closer Look Inspectors offers mold inspection and mold testing in Portageville, New Madrid County, Missouri, through a local partner in our Missouri network.
Why moisture builds up in Portageville homes
Water nearby: The city is named for the nearby Portage Bayou.
Missouri summers are hot and humid. NOAA's 1991-2020 normals put average yearly precipitation at Springfield 44.7 inches, Poplar Bluff 50.8 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.
Questions
Common questions.
Why is mold common in southern Missouri homes?
Southern Missouri has humid summers and about 45 to 50 inches of precipitation a year, based on NOAA normals for Springfield and West Plains. EPA advises keeping indoor humidity below 60 percent, ideally 30 to 50 percent. Basements, crawlspaces and bathrooms are where moisture tends to collect.
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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