There are some places that are more likely to harbor mold than others. First of all, start off by looking for mold on the ceiling and particularly along the tops of walls. This is especially important if you are looking in properties with flat roofs where water is more likely to collect on the surface and then start to come through and cause mold.

Likewise, you should also look in the areas known as air pockets. These are the places where air is not free to easily circulate, for instance behind the radiator between the radiator itself and the wall. Because air doesn't get here, it isn't able to dry out the moisture and prevent mold. This is somewhere that someone who is trying to cover up mold might not think to look.

The bathroom is also an important place to look, as a lot of moisture is produced in here from showering and bathing. Mold here is less of a serious sign however as it can normally be easily combatted using an extractor fan or a bathroom fan as they are also known.

If you suspect there is mold in your home but you aren’t sure or can’t see it, then you can use the services of a mold inspection company. They can use testing kits to detect signs of mold in the air, and then might use other tools such as infrared to look for it in places you can’t get to. They may recommend moving furniture, or carefully knocking through walls or floorboards – but they will do this carefully so as to avoid serious damage.

Many companies are able to offer mold inspection for free. If no mold is found, you pay nothing. If mold is present though, they will recommend their mold remediation services. There’s nothing to lose, so for the sake of your health, consider using free mold inspection!