Possible issue with bathroom ceiling

[KJR2008]

Recently inspected a property with some form of black-greenish substance on the ceiling in the bathroom, I submitted the appraisal with several photos of the area and submitted the report "subject to inspection". I stated in the report that I was not qualified to make a determination. Management company has come back and asked me what time of MOLD inspection is needed?

 

[glenn walker]

You called it out so is it just mildew from no bathroom fan which bleach will kill or a serious mold problem? My guess is not serious mold but you called for it.

 

[Fernando]

Whenever I see some brown specks on the ceiling above the tub shower, I would wipe it in case it's the start of mold.
About every few months, I use my extra electric toothbrush (I have many) and clean what I can on the tiles and ceiling.
Supposedly my contractor said he painted the ceiling with mold resistant paint. I hope he's right.

 

[glenn walker]

Unless the roofs leaking or it's a two story with bathroom plumping that's leaking down to 1st floor 90% of the time it's mildew or non dangerous mold which common bleach and TSP will remove.

A full on licensed mold inspector can be hundreds of dollars to tell you it's mildew from no bathroom fan on or window closed. I would not make subject too but just noted it so owner could determine the fix which owner or handy man could do.

 

[Fernando]

30 years ago, my brother in law moved in with his parents.
It was a new home. 20 years later or so I went to the main bathroom and couldn't believe the condition. Did he not turn on the fan and made the bathroom into a steam room?
The walls and tub glass appear to have some black spots. And the vinyl floors appear worn from water. Years of appraising, I haven't seen such an unsightly bathroom.