Help! Mushrooms Are Growing in My House – What It Means & How to Stop It

If this is happening in your home, especially here in Fort Myers, Cape Coral, or Naples, it’s not just a weird little nature moment; it’s a red flag that you cannot ignore.

Let’s talk about why mushrooms grow inside your house, why it’s dangerous, and exactly how to get rid of them for good.

Why Are Mushrooms Growing in My House?

Mushrooms don’t just magically appear. They need three things to survive:

• Moisture (hello, water damage!)
  
• Organic material (like wood, drywall, or carpet padding)
  
• Dark, stagnant air
  
  

If you see mushrooms growing out of your wall or mushrooms in your basement, that means there’s excess moisture somewhere, often from a leak, flooding, or hidden plumbing issues.

Here in South Florida, our high humidity makes homes especially vulnerable. Add in a recent storm or a slow leak, and it’s the perfect environment for fungus growing in the house.

Are Mushrooms Growing Out of My Wall Dangerous?

Short answer? Yes, and not just because it’s creepy.

While not all household mushrooms are poisonous, they’re a symptom of a much bigger problem: hidden mold and rot. If you have mushroom mold in the house, you could also have:

• Structural damage to walls, ceilings, and floors
  
• Dangerous black mold spreading
  
• Air quality issues that can trigger asthma, allergies, and respiratory problems
  
  

If you’re wondering, "Can mushrooms grow from mold?" the answer is yes. Fungi are cousins, and when one is thriving, the other usually is too.

Common Places Mushrooms Pop Up Indoors

• Mushrooms growing on carpet – usually from moisture in the padding after a leak
  
• Mushrooms growing from ceiling – often from roof leaks or upstairs plumbing issues
  
• White mushroom growing out of wall – sign of long-term dampness
  
• Mushrooms growing in basement – classic high-humidity problem, especially in unfinished basements
  
• Fungus growing in basement or crawl space – breeding ground for spores that spread to the rest of the home

What Does It Mean When Mushrooms Grow in Your House?

It means your home has an active moisture problem that’s been around long enough for fungus to root itself into the structure. This could be:

• A slow plumbing leak
  
• Flood damage that wasn’t fully dried out
  
• Condensation issues
  
• Roof or window leaks
  
  

And here’s the kicker: mushrooms are just the visible tip of the problem. The real damage is usually hidden behind walls or under floors.

How to Get Rid of Mushroom Mold in Your House

Before you go grabbing gloves and pulling them out, stop.

Removing the visible mushroom won’t fix the underlying problem, it’ll just grow back.

Here’s the right approach:

1. Identify and stop the source of moisture – leak repair, dehumidifiers, waterproofing.
   
2. Call a water damage restoration company (like us!) – We’ll do a full moisture inspection.
   
3. Remove damaged materials – wet drywall, rotted wood, moldy carpet padding.
   
4. Mold remediation – ensure spores and fungi are gone for good.
   
5. Dry the space completely – industrial fans, HEPA air scrubbers, and dehumidifiers.

Serving Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Naples & Surrounding Areas

If you’ve spotted mushrooms growing from your wall or fungus in your basement here in South Florida, we can help, fast. The sooner you act, the less damage you’ll face.

Our team at Redline Restoration specializes in:

• Water damage restoration
  
• Mold remediation
  
• Flood cleanup
  
• Storm damage repair

Bottom Line

Mushrooms belong in your garden, not in your living room. If you see them growing indoors, it’s your home’s way of screaming: “Something’s very wrong!”

Don’t ignore it. Call the experts, stop the moisture, and get your home healthy again.

Call Redline Restoration today for a free inspection if you’re in Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Naples, or anywhere in Lee & Collier County.