In our experience at Coastal Mold Services LLC, many homeowners assume that they only need a mold inspection before they buy or sell a property. Plenty of people mistakenly think that mold will be visibly apparent to them, but this isn’t always the case. Mold growth can occur in hidden locations, steadily causing structural damage and worsening health symptoms for months before anyone notices that something is amiss. This is why it’s vital to recognize when scheduling a professional mold inspection is a good idea.
Below, we’ll go over a few lesser-known signs that it’s time to contact us for a thorough mold inspection.
- High indoor humidity levels. Keep an eye out for consistent window condensation, damp surfaces in bathrooms, or unusually humid air in certain rooms. If your indoor humidity levels are often above 60%, it creates an ideal breeding ground for mold spores.
- Worsening allergy symptoms. If common allergy symptoms, such as sneezing, coughing, or watery eyes, seem to improve whenever you leave the house, the problem may be hidden mold growth. If these symptoms become more severe in certain rooms, it’s a good idea to schedule a professional mold inspection to get to the bottom of the problem.
- Unusual musty odors. Mold can often emit an unpleasant musty odor, but as moisture levels change throughout the day, they might not always be noticeable. If you smell a musty odor after it rains, for example, the mold may be active while lurking within your walls or crawlspace.
If you need a reliable and accurate mold inspection, please reach out to our team today.