Signs Your Rancho Santa Fe CA Home Has Pesky Mold Growth

Mold is one of those things where sometimes you don’t even know it’s there at first. It doesn’t mean that homeowners are oblivious. If a home only contains a small amount of mold, or you and/or your residents don’t happen to have a mold allergy, it’s not like you’d automatically assume you have a case of mold on your property.

Although, at some point as the problem progresses, you may become suspicious that this annoying fungus has now taken up residence in your own home. The following are some of the most common signs you may notice that might signify that mold is, in fact, present.

Puddles or Moisture

The buildup of puddles, general moisture, or wet spots might be one of the first signs of mold growth or the future of such growth. After all, mold thrives in wet environments. If excess water isn’t cleaned up in time, it can most definitely make for the perfect place for mold to grow and persist. If the water or moisture keeps reappearing in your home, this may be a sign that you have a leak that necessitates emergency repair.

Musty Smell in Your Home

Another tell-tale sign of mold growth is a mild yet unpleasant, musty aroma coming from somewhere in your home. It may be present in just a small section of your home, an entire room, multiple rooms, or it may even travel through vents in your home. Either way, you’ll know that smell when you smell it. Just don’t keep sniffing the air, especially if you have allergies or a chronic respiratory condition; it’s not healthy to breathe in.

Greenish-Black Buildup

There’s more than one variety of mold. However, mold generally looks greenish-black in color. So, if you notice a mystery substance of this hue building up on, say, your ceiling or walls, there’s a good chance it might just be mold. Still, mold can come in a variety of different colors other than just black or green. And, contrary to popular belief, black mold isn’t necessarily more dangerous than other colors of mold. All mold is bad mold, so keep your distance!

Allergy Symptoms

Not everyone will have allergy-related symptoms when exposed to mold. However, if you’ve been noticing sinus problems, a stuffy or running nose, sneezing and coughing, watery eyes, and/or a sore throat, you might have a case of allergies that might be caused by the exposure of mold. Although it’s possible it could be seasonal allergies, you might notice these symptoms persist for a long time and that whenever you go outside, your symptoms temporarily subside until you reenter your home. In either of these cases, indoor mold growth might be to blame.

These signs alone don’t guarantee that what you’re experiencing in your home is mold growth. The best thing to do if you have your suspicions? Call out your local mold damage restoration company in Rancho Santa Fe, CA to verify the issue at hand and, if the mold is confirmed, have the mold professionally removed to safe levels.

Before things get even more out of hand, employ the services of 1st Choice Plumbing, Flood & Restoration. We’ve been servicing the Rancho Santa Fe, CA area for years. We also currently offer $250 off any mold restoration job. Now that’s what we call a good deal!

Call us to book your appointment now at 866-437-0205.