Elevated Mycotoxins but No Visible Mold? Here’s What That Means for Your Home
Many homeowners discover elevated mycotoxins after medical testing — but never actually see mold in their home. This is more common than most people realize. Mold can be present behind walls, under flooring, inside HVAC systems, or in attic insulation long before it becomes visible on surfaces.
Our job is to find it.
At Mr. Mold Inspector, we perform full-scope mold investigations across Chicago, North Shore & suburbs — using moisture mapping, thermal imaging, air sampling, surface testing, and hidden cavity inspections to pinpoint the source of mycotoxins so you can finally get answers.
Why You Can Have Elevated Mycotoxins With No Visible Mold
Most mold growth is:
Hidden inside walls with past moisture
Beneath vinyl or laminate flooring
Behind shower tile or bathroom caulk
Inside ductwork/HVAC systems
In attic insulation from poor ventilation
Under carpets after past leaks or humidity
Inside basements or crawlspaces
Mycotoxins can circulate through the air even if you never see mold.
If medical or home testing revealed elevated levels — there IS a source. It just hasn’t been found yet.
What We Do During a Mold Investigation
When you call us with elevated mycotoxin concerns, we don’t just “look around.”
We perform a deep-level inspection designed to locate the hidden source, including:
✔ Moisture mapping at floors, walls & ceilings
✔ Thermal imaging to locate temperature anomalies
✔ Attic + roof leak detection
✔ HVAC/duct system evaluation
✔ Basement & crawlspace humidity testing
✔ Air sampling + surface sampling (optional)
✔ Visual inspection of all high-risk areas
Our goal: Find the source — not just confirm it exists.
This is where we go beyond basic mold testing.
Most inspectors stop at locating mold — we track it to the origin.
Signs You May Have Hidden Mold Even If You Can’t See It
You should schedule an inspection if:
A mycotoxin test came back elevated
You smell musty odors but see no staining
You have unexplained sinus or allergy symptoms
You recently had water damage, leaks or flooding
You live in an older Chicago or North Shore home
Floors, trim or walls feel soft or discolored
You had mold before and it returned
You feel worse in your home than outside it
If mycotoxins are in your body — they came from a source.
We find what others overlook.
Real Case Examples (Add Local Trust)
📍 Northbrook, IL: Patient had elevated Ochratoxin — mold was found inside attic decking under insulation.
📍 Chicago, IL: Mycotoxins traced back to HVAC system with duct contamination.
📍 Plainfield, IL: No visible mold — hidden growth found under vinyl flooring from past basement seepage.
Add two more cases from your actual experience to strengthen local authority.
Why This Matters
Mycotoxins are not a small issue. They can impact:
Respiratory health
Immune response
Fatigue and brain fog
Asthma and allergies
Chronic inflammation
Finding the source early prevents long-term exposure and costly spread.
Schedule a Mycotoxin Investigation
If you’ve received elevated mycotoxin results — your next step is a deep mold investigation, not just surface testing.
We find what others miss.
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Request an inspection or call now.