Tell us what you're seeing, whether it's a crawlspace, attic, bathroom or the aftermath of a leak, and we'll connect you with an independent local mold inspection or remediation provider.
ZIP codes: 94901, 94903, 94904
San Rafael has everything from bayside apartments in the Canal District to older hillside homes in Gerstle Park and Sun Valley, and mid-century Eichlers in Terra Linda and Lucas Valley.
Lots of mold calls here come down to housing type. Older wood-frame homes near downtown often have tight crawlspaces with dirt floors and little ventilation. Multi-unit buildings in the Canal area deal with bathroom and window condensation in crowded units. Eichlers in Terra Linda and Lucas Valley have single-pane glass walls and post-and-beam ceilings, where condensation and small roof leaks can lead to mold along the window frames and ceiling planks.
Moisture sources to check: north-facing walls on hillside lots, closets against exterior walls, and anywhere a winter leak was patched without fully drying the wall cavity.
Is water still coming in? Drying it out fast comes first: see Marin water damage help. For general guidance, see the EPA's mold resources.