Here’s the Most Common Home Repair in Massachusetts

Being a homeowner, especially for the first time can be very exciting. Finally, you have a place to call your own. Gone are the days of giving your money to someone else for rent. After all, owning a home is part of the American Dream.

Get our free mobile app

It goes without saying that a lot of work and responsibility comes with being a homeowner. Tasks like indoor and outdoor maintenance are required in order to keep your house and yard in good shape. Being a homeowner can also be costly. Repairs like leaky pipes and roofs, broken appliances, and electrical issues can all add up so it's worth making sure you have some money set aside for repairs. As a matter of fact, there is one repair that Massachusetts homeowners have to deal with more often than others

What is the Most Common Home Repair in Massachusetts?

According to Roto-Rooter the most common home repair in Massachusetts is mold removal which is not the most common across the country. The most common home repair across the country (11 states) is a leaky faucet but for the Bay State, it's mold removal.

I haven't had to deal with mold removal at my home but I know a few people that have. It doesn't matter where you live in Massachusetts either, Worcester, Boston, Springfield, etc. mold does not discriminate.

Ways to Remove Mold Yourself from Your Massachusetts Home

If you don't want to hire a service to remove your mold there are ways you can perform mold removal yourself. According to Cambridge Sage, this is how you can remove mold from your home before calling a professional.

• For protection during cleanup be sure to wear gloves, safety goggles, and an N95 respirator to avoid breathing in spores. Open nearby windows for better quality indoor air.
• Locate the source of water feeding mold growth — a leaky pipe perhaps — and fix the issue. You may need to bring in HVAC or plumbing solutions to properly mitigate the source of the mold.
• Use a brush to scrub mold off affected areas with commercial cleaning products, soap and water, or distilled bleach (8oz of bleach per gallon of water).
• Porous materials like carpets or furniture may need to be discarded. If you wish to save high-value items damaged by mold, you should consult a restoration specialist.
• Visible mold that has been removed may still leave a stain. Do not repaint any cleaned surfaces until they have fully dried.
• Hire a mold remediation specialist in extreme cases, such as extensive water damage or black mold.