Mold thrives in humid, wet environments. The black patches can cover drywall, flooring, wood furniture, and other belongings. The spores can develop behind walls and drywall, too, as well as other out-of-the-way surfaces. This can make it difficult to notice the problem. Beyond visual clues, the following red flags indicate you need a mold inspection.

How to Know if You Need Mold Inspection

1. Health Issues

Some people in your home could have minor sensitivities or serious allergies to mold. Breathing in the spores could inflame sinus passages and cause nasal congestion and headaches. If family members are frequently sick or experience allergy attacks in certain parts of the house, have a mold inspection specialist investigate. 

2. Lingering Odors

Even if you can’t see mold, you might smell it. Black mold has an earthy aroma similar to the smell of wet socks or rotting wood. The pungent, unpleasant scent will intensify the closer you get to the areas containing mold. 

3. Water Problems

If you’ve recently had plumbing or drainage issues, such as a burst pipe or sump pump failure during a storm, you may need a mold inspection. It only takes 24 to 48 hours for mold to grow on damp surfaces. This means the spores could have already started developing by the time water damage cleanup is complete.

For a thorough mold inspection, contact the insured, licensed, and certified professionals at Reconstruction Mold Remediation in East Windsor, NJ. Serving homeowners and real estate agents throughout New Jersey since 2016, the responsive team at this mold restoration company will keep you abreast of their findings throughout the process and answer any questions you might have. Learn about the stages of the mold remediation process online, or call (609) 336-1253 to schedule an inspection.