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East Troy, WI 53120
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Next time something goes wrong in your castle, remember this little story:

I was invited to inspect this mobile home that had been vacant for a little over three months.  What I found would frighten even the most seasoned home inspector.

Click on any photo to see it full size.


Exterior of Mobile Home
Nothing out of the ordinary at first glance.  The home and lot look normal.
But, all was not well.


An interior wall shows the depth water obtained in the home.
Water level from leak

Moldy Carpet
The carpet was a complete patch of mold and the paneling was molding where it had soaked up water from the carpet.


Even the ceiling had begun to grow mold from the warmth and moisture.
Moldy Ceiling

Ceiling Tiles Separating
In one area of the home, the moisture had caused the roof decking to collapse and curl.


The mold grew from the interior to the exterior of the home causing the soffit to rot, warp and separate.
Growing from the Inside to Outside

and Down the Exterior Wall
And it had started growing down the exterior wall.


Here's the culprit! It's a faulty repair on a leaky pipe. Note the growth around the area.
The Culprit
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