My neighbors are going through a terrible time with mold/mould. It looks like it will be a $20,000 bill when all is said and done. Had several companies come in to look, test, estimate. The initial problem was a tile shower/improperly fitted shower drain. So far they have pretty much taken out the entire bathroom, an outside wall, and ripped up the bathroom floor pretty much down to the dining room floor below.
There were poor readings all through the house. They have been out of the house since the last of the estimators came in and basically told them they may be risking their health and that of their children.
To be on the safe side get someone in to test your air quality, and see if your variety has spread to the rest of the house. If your garage has a door that accesses the house, I would not use that door anymore. Maybe seal it in some manner.
My neighbors were also warned by some good friends in the construction/renovation industry to be careful of a company that may play on your fears and get you to do more than is required. On the other hand it is not something to take lightly. That's why you'd better get several estimates, especially if free (though I doubt anyone will test your air for free). The time to do something is today.
Hope for your sake it is not serious.
Aeneas
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