10/23/2026
Northwest Arkansas has a lot of older housing stock, particularly in Fayetteville, Springdale, and the established neighborhoods around Rogers and Bentonville.
Older homes have something in common when it comes to mold: decades of plumbing events, roof repairs, and moisture exposure that may never have been fully addressed. A bathroom remodel in the 1990s that covered a slow leak. A basement that flooded once and was dried with fans. A crawl space that's never had a proper v***r barrier.
If you own or are considering buying an older home in NWA, take mold seriously.
Signs that an older home may have unresolved moisture history:
Uneven or soft flooring with no obvious explanation. A persistent musty smell in certain rooms or the basement. Visible staining on ceilings or walls that has been painted over. A crawl space with no v***r barrier and no ventilation.
Best Option Restoration assesses older NWA homes for mold and moisture damage. Call 479.458.8840.
📍 Serving Fayetteville, Springdale, Rogers, Bentonville, and all of Northwest Arkansas.