Mold and mildew in a home can often cause serious health issues in the elderly, infants, and those with respiratory problems. Mold inspections may include testing for toxic mold, carpet sampling, visual inspection of walls, moisture assessment and leak detection, as well as construction mold or pre-purchase problems. A standard mold and mildew inspection also includes recommendations for preventative mold treatments or mold abatement and remediation. The Canadian/British spelling is Mould Inspection, which refers to the same thing.