There are some amazing opportunities for Home Buyers in our market. One of these opportunities is to purchase a home that has had a complete remodel of the interior. However, many of the remodeled homes available in the market today were remodeled only because they originally contained problem drywall from China!
Being the most experienced in performing Chinese Drywall Inspections, Kross Inspectors receives inquiries daily from potential Home Buyers and Real Estate Professionals about Chinese Drywall Remediated Homes. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions:
Will Chinese Drywall come back after the home has been remediated?
The problem with Chinese Drywall is that it produces an "off gas" that occurs when the drywall is subjected to high temperatures and humidity levels. If 100% of the Chinese Drywall is removed from the property, then the source of the problem is eliminated. However, the gases that were emitted while the drywall was installed in the home were most likely absorbed by other building materials and personal property. We often notice residual effects of Chinese Drywall after remediation is complete when these affected materials are not properly cleaned or replaced.
How do I know that a property has been remediated properly?
The only way to confirm that a property has been remediated properly is to witness the entire process yourself or rely upon third party documentation provided by the Seller or Remediation Contractor. Reputable Remediation Contractors and Sellers will hire an independent Inspector that does not have any interest in the property to oversee the remediation process. That Inspector will provide a thorough report showing all the steps the Contractor took to remediate the property. At a minimum, this report should state that 100% of the problem drywall was removed from the property. If any drywall was not replaced, the report should clearly state that the drywall was laboratory tested and confirmed to be non problematic.
I am purchasing a house that has been remediated. The seller has all the building permits and Inspections from the City or County that shows the house was remediated. Should I rely upon those inspections to make my decision?
NO! The permits required by municipalities for Chinese Drywall Remediation DO NOT require that the Contractor remove ALL drywall from the property. The inspections performed by the building Inspector ONLY provide evidence that certain components were installed according to current code.
Are there any government agencies that provide regulations for Chinese Drywall Remediation?
No. There are no government regulations that require certain steps in the remediation process. However, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission does offer guidance. You may obtain a copy of the most current document by visiting www.krossinspectors.com/drywallremediation or email Inspector@krossinspectors.com.
The Contractor that performed the remediation on the property says he replaced everything. Should I believe him?
Although there are many reputable contractors out there performing Chinese Drywall Remediation projects and doing it right, there are still many that take short cuts and place buyers at risk. It is still wise to demand a copy of a third party Inspection report performed by an Independent Inspector. It should also be noted that Kross Inspectors has performed over 500 Inspections on homes after they have been remediated for Chinese Drywall. Over 60% of these homes still displayed positive indicators!
The lessons to be learned here are to be an INFORMED buyer when you are looking to purchase a home that has previously had Chinese Drywall! To find out more about Chinese Drywall Remediation or for a FREE Consultation, visit
www.krossinspectors.com/drywallremediation or call our Chinese Drywall Hot Line at (877) 496-4662. | 
