If you see a home with wallpaper on the walls, what comes to mind? For some, memories are brought up of a childhood home, while others find that it looks dated. No matter how you feel about wallpaper in general, there is something else that you should consider as well if you are looking at a home with wallpaper – what is hiding underneath the wallpaper.
Sadly, wallpaper is the ideal place to hide imperfections, such as holes and cracks in a wall, but it could also hide something worse, such as water damage and mold. This is why an inspection with thermal imaging can be very helpful. A moisture meter can also be very helpful. These modern tools will tell you if there might be something that needs attention behind wallpaper.
If you don’t have access to those tools, running your hand over the walls could help you to notice wet or cold spots that should be a concern.