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: 94930
Fairfax is at the wooded upper end of the Ross Valley, with older cabins, cottages and hillside homes surrounded by oaks and open space.
Lots of Fairfax homes started out as summer cabins and were later converted to year-round homes, sometimes without real vapor barriers, insulation or ventilation. Combine that with heavy tree shade and creekside dampness, and mold in crawlspaces, closets and bathrooms is common.
Moisture sources to check: crawlspaces without a vapor barrier, single-wall or uninsulated additions, and bathrooms with no exhaust fan.
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.