Free Inspections?
Free Inspections? Nothing is ever free! It’s true…free inspections? Nothing is ever free as my parents always said. It is clear that there are significant health risks when people are exposed to mold in a home, at school or at work. Now, it is becoming even more important that when you find mold you remove…
Remove mold to help prevent contracting Coronavirus Covid-19 infection
Remove mold to help prevent contracting Coronavirus Covid-19 infection It is clear that there are significant health risks when people are exposed to mold in a home, at school or at work. Now, it is becoming even more important that when you find mold you remove it, right away. It is now clear…remove mold to…
Connection between the Coronavirus and Mold
Is there a connection between the Coronavirus and Mold As we ready ourselves for impending arrival of the Coronavirus virus here in North America it would be wise to understand not just the implications of the virus itself but if the virus may be exacerbated in some way through the presence of mold. The question…
Mold growing on new homes under construction
Mold growing on new homes under construction During my travels I am constantly dismayed at the number of instances where I see mold growing on new homes under construction. As a professional in the industry I get to visit many existing and newer homes because the owner has called me into take a look at…
Ever wonder what’s behind those nice one day bathtub refits?
Ever wonder what’s behind those nice one day bathtub refits? As both a certified mold inspector and a certified home inspector I am always amazed at the level of quality and range of finishes I see when looking a retrofitted bathroom, particularly those one or two day bathtub retrofit services, (you know, the ones with…
Can’t sleep? It may be mold related.
Can’t sleep? It may be mold related. As research continues into the impacts of mold in our daily lives we are starting to understand a number of things about mold and its impacts on our health that we weren’t aware of even ten years ago. One of the new lines of research into mold, its…
Beware, this time of year is ripe for insulation contractor scams!
Beware, this time of year is ripe for insulation contractor scams! It’s around this point in the year that many residential owners find cold spots, frost on second floor ceilings just under the attic space, cold walls and drafty rooms. Many people open their attic hatch only to find low levels of insulation or, in…
Concerned about the quality of your mold / flood / fire remediation?
Are you concerned about the quality of your mold / flood / fire remediation? You should be. But many people may not have the experience or the time to double check the work done by supposedly certified insurance company contractors. We don’t deal with insurance companies or have any confidence in the ability of their…
Is anyone surprised that mold is tough to kill?
Is anyone surprised that mold is tough to kill? Aspergillus Niger Astronauts on the International Space Station are in a constant battle against mold inside their living environment and it’s toughness is a real problem. Recently, a German microbiologist conducted a set of experiments whereby hard x-rays and heavy ions were focused on…
Wet basements and mold
Wet basements and mold We’ve noticed a significant increase in demand for our services as they relate to wet basements and mold removal / restoration services due to higher rainfall levels and longer more intense storms this past year. The number of wet basement projects we addressed in 2019 almost doubled over the previous last…