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The Village Mold Inspection

Independent mold inspection for The Village homes. No remediation, no commissions — just honest answers about what's in your property.

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Why The Village Homes Need Mold Inspections

The Village is one of Oklahoma's most unique communities — an enclave city almost entirely surrounded by Oklahoma City. Founded in 1949 by developer Clarence E. Duffner, Sr. specifically to prevent OKC annexation, The Village became a city in 1959 and maintains its own police, fire, and city services to this day.

With approximately 4,500 homes and an average construction year of 1962, The Village represents classic mid-century suburban development. These homes — built when families fled downtown for suburban living — have now weathered 60+ years of Oklahoma climate.

Bordering only Nichols Hills among other municipalities, The Village offers a self-contained community experience with median household income around $71,000. For homeowners in this distinctive enclave, understanding what's in your walls matters for protecting your investment in this one-of-a-kind community.

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Common Mold Sources in The Village Homes

The Village's distinctive housing stock — predominantly mid-century construction — creates specific mold challenges. Here's what I commonly find:

1960s-Era Construction
Most Village homes were built between 1947 and 1965. Original plumbing, HVAC systems, and roofing are now 60+ years old. Even with updates, aging infrastructure creates moisture opportunities that newer homes don't have.
Slab Foundation Characteristics
Many mid-century Village homes have slab foundations — different challenges than pier-and-beam construction. Moisture can wick through slabs, affect flooring, and create conditions for mold growth at floor level.
Multiple Renovation Layers
Homes with 60+ years of history have been updated multiple times. 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s — each renovation era used different techniques. Layers of updates can hide issues from previous decades.
Original Window and Door Seals
Mid-century homes often had single-pane windows that may have been partially or fully replaced. Inconsistent updates — some windows replaced, others original — create varied seal conditions around the home.
HVAC System Additions
Homes built before central air became standard had HVAC added later. Ductwork retrofitted into structures not designed for it can create condensation issues and hard-to-reach areas where moisture accumulates.
Mature Landscaping Proximity
Established 60+ year old neighborhoods have mature landscaping. Tree roots affect foundations. Overgrown vegetation limits airflow. Irrigation systems installed decades ago may have drainage that no longer works properly.

The Village was built to be independent — still is. My job isn't to sell you anything your community can't handle. It's to tell you exactly what's in your walls so you can protect your piece of this one-of-a-kind enclave.

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Derrick Fredendall, RN
TrueSight Environmental • The Village

The Village Areas I Serve

I serve all of The Village — from areas near the Nichols Hills border to properties throughout this enclave community. Whether your home is a classic 1950s ranch or an updated mid-century gem, I understand what to look for.

Belle Isle Area
Mayfair
Edgemere Heights
Western Village
NW 39th Street Area
Britton Road Corridor
Hefner Road Area
Penn Square Area
Central Village
North Village
South Village
Northwest Village

Not seeing your area? If you're in The Village, I'm here. Check my full service area →

Why I Do Things Differently

I spent over a decade as an ER nurse. I learned that the best outcomes come from honest assessments, not hopeful guesses. "Your leg is broken." "That's going to need stitches." "You probably shouldn't have skipped that last step on the ladder."

Now I apply that same approach to homes. When I inspect your Village property, you get the truth — not a sales pitch for remediation I'm hoping to sell you.

I don't do remediation. I can't. My only job is to find what's there and explain what it means. If you need work done, I'll give you a list of contractors I don't work for and don't get paid by. Then I leave.

In a community that fought to remain independent for 75 years, honest answers about what's in your walls respect that tradition of self-determination.

The Village Mold Questions

Mid-century homes have had 60+ years to accumulate moisture issues. Original systems reaching end-of-life, multiple renovation layers, and construction techniques from a different era all create opportunities. But well-maintained mid-century homes can be excellent — condition matters more than age.

Mid-century considerations →

Slab foundations can wick moisture from the ground. If vapor barriers weren't installed (common in 1950s-60s construction) or have degraded, moisture can affect flooring and create conditions for mold at floor level. Slabs aren't inherently problematic — but they require attention.

Slab foundation considerations →

Multiple renovation layers add complexity. Each era's updates may have addressed visible issues while creating or covering others. Homes with 1970s, 1980s, and 2000s updates have four generations of construction interacting — inspection should understand all of them.

Multi-era considerations →

Absolutely. The Village's consistent mid-century housing stock means most homes have similar age-related considerations. Understanding your specific property's condition — what's been updated, what's original, what's accumulated — protects your investment in this unique community.

Pre-purchase considerations →

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