The Effects of Vermiculite on the Real Estate Market

You may try to keep toxins out of your house, but you already may have an infestation far larger than you can imagine. In some circumstances, you may come across vermiculite. Although this fiber shows low on the exposure scale, the material’s still risky to keep in the home. While the first thing people think of are the health risks of vermiculite, it also has harmful effects on your home’s value.

Prior to listing your home, we advise an expert to inspect your home. Here’s all you need to know about vermiculite’s impact on your future sale. 

The Risk of Exposure Is Uncertain 

Homeowners, when placing a home on the market, you need to be aware of what your home contains. Homes with unknown risk factors come up every day. 

The next time you go through an inspection, ensure you look for vermiculite. If your home has vermiculite, it’s best to remove vermiculite to avoid potential health hazards. 

Where Might I Find Vermiculite

Vermiculite can be found in attics, exterior walls, basement crawlspaces, ceiling plenums, under finished floors or knee wall crawlspaces. It is sometimes found alone or sometimes found mixed in with other insulations.

If you want to avoid delays in closings or lost contracts due to vermiculite being found during a home inspection, think about looking for and removing vermiculite now. Hire a company that can assess your home for vermiculite content and knows the vermiculite removal process.

Don’t hire an unqualified contractor; bring on someone who knows the steps and process of removing asbestos.

There’s No Reliable Testing Method for Asbestos Content in Vermiculite

The EPA and MA DEP do not recognize a reliable test for asbestos content within vermiculite. Therefore vermiculite is presumed to be asbestos containing.

Get your home assessed by an experienced vermiculite remover from Air Safe Inc. As professional removers, we have experience in removing vermiculite safely. We’re happy to inspect for the presence of vermiculite. Give us a call today—we can’t wait to serve you!