How to Detect Mold in Your Monroe Home

1/4/2024 (Permalink)

Mold can exist anywhere: this government archive building discovered mold is court documents stored in books.

How To Detect Mold In Your Monroe Home

When mold intrudes into your home, it may not always be obvious. The mold may be lurking in a space that you cannot see or behind wallpaper. Knowing how to detect the presence of mold can help you as a homeowner to discover the problem before it becomes a more significant issue, which will help make the remediation process much less expensive and simpler to complete.  

Signs You May Have Mold in Your Home 

• Odor – Mold has a notable musty, damp, or earthy odor. If the mold is behind wallpaper or inside a wall, you may be able to smell the mold before you can see it.
• Visible Spores or Dark Spots
• Effects on health - If you are experiencing abnormal allergy symptoms or respiratory issues it may be a sign that there is mold in your home. As with any medical concern, always consult your doctor. 
• HVAC Emitting Musty Odor
• Warping and Bubbling in Walls 

Common Locations for Hidden Mold

While mold can grow and exist anywhere, there are some locations that you may want to look first: 

• Basements 
• Kitchens
• Bathrooms
• Attics & Crawlspaces
• Ceilings
• Ducting
• Window sills
• Inside walls or behind wallpaper
• Around plumbing 

SERVPRO® has trained technicians who understand that time is of the essence. If you recognize any signs above, take action right away. With our expertise and tools, it is easy to understand why SERVPRO® is your best option for mold damage remediation in your Little Rock home.

Mold is very pungent, so you may notice an unpleasant odor if it is confined to a particular area of your home. Mold can sometimes be behind wallpaper, or inside walls, so you might not immediately realize that mold is the issue. A SERVPRO® professional technician is trained to locate the hidden mold and take care of it. 

A quick inspection of your home could alert you to visible signs of a mold issue. It is easy to find in a bathtub or shower stall, but in a basement or crawlspace, you might have to look a bit harder to find it. 

If you have found or suspect mold in your Monroe home, call SERVPRO® of Monroe/West Monroe our professional crews will assess your home and develop a plan to remediate your mold. When you give us a call at (318) 345-5121, we make sure that your home is dry and clean again before we say the job is finished.