Can mold behind walls make you sick?

• <div><p>Mold doesn’t require much airflow to make it out from behind walls and into your living space, making you sick. HVAC systems can actually pull the mold from behind walls and spread it through your home. While the mold may be out of sight, moisture transfer from the wall can also spread the mold from behind the wall into your living space and air. Any cracks in the walls or bad insulation only compound this effect. </p></div>

What are the signs of poor indoor air quality?

• <div><p>Odors, humidity problems, and health symptoms like headaches or allergies.</p></div>

How long does it take to see test results?

• <div><p>A professional indoor air quality inspection takes anywhere from one to three hours, depending on the size of your home and the number of necessary samples. After the test, the specialist will discuss the findings, but you won’t get a full written report for 2 to 10 days, though you can ask your pro to expedite the process, if needed. </p></div>

Are mildew and mold the same?

• <div><p>No—there are key things that help you determine if it’s <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/mold-vs-mildew.htm">mold versus mildew</a>. Mildew is a specific type of mold. Both can trigger allergies, asthma, and respiratory symptoms, though mold is typically more severe than mildew.</p></div>

Do misting systems pose a health hazard?

• <div><p>Poor maintenance can cause some health concerns, although these are more common in commercial misters than residential versions. For example, stagnant water can become a breeding ground for bacteria, some of which can be dangerous to human health, especially when inhaled. Regular flushing of the system before seasonal use should prevent issues like these.</p><p>Otherwise, avoid using mosquito misters with pesticides or plant misters with fertilizers near humans. These misters are not designed for cooling sprays around decks or patios, but for more utilitarian purposes.</p></div>

Top 10 Best Mold testing and remediation specialists in Loyalton, CA

Q: Can mold behind walls make you sick?

• <div><p>Mold doesn&rsquo;t require much airflow to make it out from behind walls and into your living space, making you sick. HVAC systems can actually pull the mold from behind walls and spread it through your home. While the mold may be out of sight, moisture transfer from the wall can also spread the mold from behind the wall into your living space and air. Any cracks in the walls or bad insulation only compound this effect. </p></div>

Q: Are mildew and mold the same?

• <div><p>No&mdash;there are key things that help you determine if it&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/mold-vs-mildew.htm">mold versus mildew</a>. Mildew is a specific type of mold. Both can trigger allergies, asthma, and respiratory symptoms, though mold is typically more severe than mildew.</p></div>

PuroClean of South Reno

PuroClean of South Reno

Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

14 local quotes requested

PuroClean of South Reno provides full water damage repair services because we know that dealing with such damage is a daunting task. You need a restoration company that will quickly restore your residential or commercial property. We provide water damage repair, fire restoration, mold removal, biohazard cleanup, and disaster restoration. If you are in need of an assistance because of damage to your commercial or residential property, contact us. PuroClean of South Reno proudly serves Reno, Sparks, Carson City, Virginia City and Unincorporated Washoe County.

"Josh was so quick to respond and come remediate our mold issue! We were on a time crunch and he really helped us keep the project on track after we discovered the mold issue part way through the demo. Hopefully we never have mold issues again but if we do, we'd definitely call PuroClean!"

Morgan G on May 2021

PuroClean of South Reno provides full water damage repair services because we know that dealing with such damage is a daunting task. You need a restoration company that will quickly restore your residential or commercial property. We provide water damage repair, fire restoration, mold removal, biohazard cleanup, and disaster restoration. If you are in need of an assistance because of damage to your commercial or residential property, contact us. PuroClean of South Reno proudly serves Reno, Sparks, Carson City, Virginia City and Unincorporated Washoe County.

"Josh was so quick to respond and come remediate our mold issue! We were on a time crunch and he really helped us keep the project on track after we discovered the mold issue part way through the demo. Hopefully we never have mold issues again but if we do, we'd definitely call PuroClean!"

Morgan G on May 2021

911 Restoration of Reno/ Tahoe, LLC

911 Restoration of Reno/ Tahoe, LLC

Customers say: Quality work

Recommended by 91% of Angi customers

21 local quotes requested

911 Restoration of Reno offers quality and efficient disaster restoration from knowledgeable and caring water damage Reno technicians. All of our experts are IICRC certified in water extractions, fire and smoke restoration services, mold remediation, and disaster restoration. We are the Fresh Start Company. That means that when you call our 24/7 customer service line, our friendly operatives will be at your home or business within 45 minutes to start the emergency water removal process. We are licensed, insured, and bonded to provide a thorough and professional property repair. Whether your home was damaged in a storm or your business’ toilets flooded, we handle it all with hope and speed. Call 911 Restoration of Reno for water damage restoration today.

"great services knew what he was doing"

Michael G on June 2025

911 Restoration of Reno offers quality and efficient disaster restoration from knowledgeable and caring water damage Reno technicians. All of our experts are IICRC certified in water extractions, fire and smoke restoration services, mold remediation, and disaster restoration. We are the Fresh Start Company. That means that when you call our 24/7 customer service line, our friendly operatives will be at your home or business within 45 minutes to start the emergency water removal process. We are licensed, insured, and bonded to provide a thorough and professional property repair. Whether your home was damaged in a storm or your business’ toilets flooded, we handle it all with hope and speed. Call 911 Restoration of Reno for water damage restoration today.

"great services knew what he was doing"

Michael G on June 2025

Mold Test Company NO CA

Mold Test Company NO CA

Customers say: Super punctual

327 local quotes requested

7 years of experience

At Mold Test Company NOCA, we take great pride in the experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs, and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work, and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"- Great work, very happy with it "

Suha K on September 2025

At Mold Test Company NOCA, we take great pride in the experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs, and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work, and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"- Great work, very happy with it "

Suha K on September 2025

AAA HERS RATERS

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AAA HERS RATERS

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AAA HERS RATER is going to prove to be the #1 company you'll ever need for your Residential HERS testing and verification requirements for Alterations, existing home and new construction in California. With over 30 years as a home builder and inspector you can be assured that every bit of your report is done accurately and completed with quality testing and observation. Complete testing services are available and include whole house Blower Door pressurization and depressurization testing, Duct testing, Infrared Camera inspection, and any testing process that are required on your CF-1R inspections requested by mortgage and banking entities or just for your own personal curiosity, understanding or personal confidence that your home is safe and healty and your indoor air quality is the best that you can have for your health and family well being.

California Healthy Home Inspections, LLC

1799 Old Bayshore Hwy

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California Healthy Home Inspections, LLC

1799 Old Bayshore Hwy

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5 years of experience

We are a family-owned business with a professional team that comes out to you at your location and performs various types of Toxin Inspections like Mold, Asbestos, Lead, Radon, and Consulting Services related to indoor air quality, serving residential, SML commercial, and real estate clients. An ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure, don't medicate, and let us investigate because our health is the most important asset we have, from what you breathe to what you touch, helping you improve your Indoor Air Quality and create a safe environment for occupants. Using Scientific Technologies & Equipment and the labs to inspect, detect and deliver the full analytical reports in a quick turnaround time. We stand behind our work and strive to exceed your expectations. It is our goal to win over every client every time, treating our customers how we would expect to be treated. Our motto, KNOWLEDGE IS POWER!

Blake Pipeline

P.O Box 337

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Blake Pipeline

P.O Box 337

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25 years of experience

Pipeline video service with comprehensive evaluation and report, Utility locate service, water leak detection, thermal imaging. all video work includes dvd or flash copy for your records or for public municipalities. Written report in invoice.

All Access Attic & Crawl Space Cleanup

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All Access Attic & Crawl Space Cleanup

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Attic & Crawl Space Clean Up

Landmark Energy Upgrades

Landmark Energy Upgrades

Customers say: Super punctual

Recommended by 98% of Angi customers

Whether your project is a new construction, custom built home, an existing remodel, or an energy efficient upgrade, Landmark Construction has the industry experience and skilled staff to make your construction project a success. Our goal is to save you money through energy-efficient construction. Landmark Construction is California’s premier Air-Conditioning Contractor and Heating Contractor. Along with HVAC contracting we can better regulate your home’s temperature with new insulation and a new roof. Landmark Construction doesn’t stop at just energy upgrades. When it comes to renovations of existing homes, we pride ourselves in the ability to maintain your home’s charm and style with solutions for every kind of interior need from tile, drywall accents and wainscoting detail, cabinetry and countertop selection, to redesigning entire interior floor plans. Our network of interior designers can help you get just the look you envisioned from your remodeling or new construction project. We proudly serve Southern California including Bel Air, San Marino, Malibu, Calabasas, Beverly Hills, Century City, Encino, Brentwood and everywhere in between! When clients want to build it strong, build it beautiful, they build it Landmark! Do not hesitate to contact us regarding your next general construction project in Southern California. We look forward to providing you with a free, no obligation consultation today!

"Ezra and Charles are very friendly and personable. That is, when they want to take your money. What good is a 12-year warranty if you start ignoring your customers at 2 years. I needed my HVAC replaced. Because the HVAC sits on my roof, I decided to redo the roof too. Ezra and Charles came out and were really friendly so I immediately had a good impression of them. Even though it would’ve been cheaper to go with a roofer and a separate HVAC company, I decided to go with Landmark Construction Crew, aka Landmark Energy Upgrades. I figured it would be a more seamless process for one company to do both. I got this done in December of 2016. The thing with a roof is that you don’t know if it’s a good job or not until it rains so I waited to write a review. Around January 2018 ( a little over a year later ) we got some much needed rain but unfortunately, I had a leak coming from one of my vents. I emailed Ezra and he sent out a roofer. The roofer came, looked at the vent, jumped up on the roof for ten minutes and said he was done. Months later, it rained again, it leaked again, I emailed Ezra again. I decided to take a closer look at the vent and noticed that there was sunlight in the ductwork. I figured sunlight equals gap somewhere. When the roofer came, I told him and he said it’s nothing, probably just a reflection, without even taking a look. Then the roofer tells me that the next time there is a leak, I need to call the HVAC guy because it’s not a roof problem. I couldn’t believe it so I told him that HIS company IS the HVAC guy!! I used one company to do the roof and the HVAC so there is NOBODY else to blame. So, he jumps back on the roof and was done and gone in 10 minutes. About a month goes by and the rain is back and so is my leak. It’s 2019 so it rained a lot this year. Good for California, bad for me. So, I emailed Ezra again. After a few weeks, no reply. So, I email him again with pictures, a few more weeks go by and no reply. So, I call him and he picked up the phone. He sounded surprised to hear from me (probably didn’t recognize my phone number) and I start telling him about the leak. He said he didn’t get my emails but just text him my address and he’ll send somebody. A couple of weeks goes by and nothing. So, I text him again and after weeks and weeks of waiting, no reply. I’ve emailed, called, and texted so, at this point, it’s very obvious he’s avoiding me. If you are looking for a friendly company that is willing to take your hard-earned cash then Landmark is for you. But if you’re looking for a company that is accountable for their work then look elsewhere. I know I am."

Tony T on March 2019

Whether your project is a new construction, custom built home, an existing remodel, or an energy efficient upgrade, Landmark Construction has the industry experience and skilled staff to make your construction project a success. Our goal is to save you money through energy-efficient construction. Landmark Construction is California’s premier Air-Conditioning Contractor and Heating Contractor. Along with HVAC contracting we can better regulate your home’s temperature with new insulation and a new roof. Landmark Construction doesn’t stop at just energy upgrades. When it comes to renovations of existing homes, we pride ourselves in the ability to maintain your home’s charm and style with solutions for every kind of interior need from tile, drywall accents and wainscoting detail, cabinetry and countertop selection, to redesigning entire interior floor plans. Our network of interior designers can help you get just the look you envisioned from your remodeling or new construction project. We proudly serve Southern California including Bel Air, San Marino, Malibu, Calabasas, Beverly Hills, Century City, Encino, Brentwood and everywhere in between! When clients want to build it strong, build it beautiful, they build it Landmark! Do not hesitate to contact us regarding your next general construction project in Southern California. We look forward to providing you with a free, no obligation consultation today!

"Ezra and Charles are very friendly and personable. That is, when they want to take your money. What good is a 12-year warranty if you start ignoring your customers at 2 years. I needed my HVAC replaced. Because the HVAC sits on my roof, I decided to redo the roof too. Ezra and Charles came out and were really friendly so I immediately had a good impression of them. Even though it would’ve been cheaper to go with a roofer and a separate HVAC company, I decided to go with Landmark Construction Crew, aka Landmark Energy Upgrades. I figured it would be a more seamless process for one company to do both. I got this done in December of 2016. The thing with a roof is that you don’t know if it’s a good job or not until it rains so I waited to write a review. Around January 2018 ( a little over a year later ) we got some much needed rain but unfortunately, I had a leak coming from one of my vents. I emailed Ezra and he sent out a roofer. The roofer came, looked at the vent, jumped up on the roof for ten minutes and said he was done. Months later, it rained again, it leaked again, I emailed Ezra again. I decided to take a closer look at the vent and noticed that there was sunlight in the ductwork. I figured sunlight equals gap somewhere. When the roofer came, I told him and he said it’s nothing, probably just a reflection, without even taking a look. Then the roofer tells me that the next time there is a leak, I need to call the HVAC guy because it’s not a roof problem. I couldn’t believe it so I told him that HIS company IS the HVAC guy!! I used one company to do the roof and the HVAC so there is NOBODY else to blame. So, he jumps back on the roof and was done and gone in 10 minutes. About a month goes by and the rain is back and so is my leak. It’s 2019 so it rained a lot this year. Good for California, bad for me. So, I emailed Ezra again. After a few weeks, no reply. So, I email him again with pictures, a few more weeks go by and no reply. So, I call him and he picked up the phone. He sounded surprised to hear from me (probably didn’t recognize my phone number) and I start telling him about the leak. He said he didn’t get my emails but just text him my address and he’ll send somebody. A couple of weeks goes by and nothing. So, I text him again and after weeks and weeks of waiting, no reply. I’ve emailed, called, and texted so, at this point, it’s very obvious he’s avoiding me. If you are looking for a friendly company that is willing to take your hard-earned cash then Landmark is for you. But if you’re looking for a company that is accountable for their work then look elsewhere. I know I am."

Tony T on March 2019