Water Damage and Mold Growth
The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences has released an informative guide for small scale mold removal and treatment of water damaged homes. It can be viewed here. Water damage that is not immediately abated can provide hospitable conditions for rapid mold growth. Understanding the...
Prevent Water Damage
Summer is almost here and with it come vacations, graduations, weddings, reunions, and house guests. Appliances may run more often with less oversight. A few tips for prevention can help avert water damage. Don't leave the washing machine running if no one will be home. If...
Indoor airPlus
The EPA has a program for home construction that combines energy efficiency with indoor air quality. "A builder must first design a home to earn the ENERGY STAR label — the government-backed symbol for energy efficiency. The result is a home that is significantly more energy efficient...
Water Damage & Mold
Water damage from pipe breaks concealed in subfloor, wall, and ceiling cavities can have devastating consequences for property owners. It is not uncommon for slow leaks to develop in plumbing runs behind building materials. Typically, mold is visible by the time water damage is discovered. Diligent...
Disaster Restoration
Recent years have brought considerable natural disasters and subsequent damage to American properties. The FEMA website offers a lot of information for preparedness, to save lives and reduce property losses, in the event of a natural disaster....
Mold Inspection
We often inspect buildings prior to real estate closings. Buyers and sellers are interested in engaging our services to avoid future complications. Recently, we had a request from a home buyer who did not read the home inspection report she received. The building inspection report...
Mold Removal
Kathleen Parrott, PhD presents guidelines in identifying mold and the water source contributing to it, as well as a common sense approach to mold removal in this resource for mold remediation offered at the Virginia Cooperative Extension. Mold removal and remediation can be addressed incrementally, focusing...
Indoor Air Quality Testing
There are situations that require comprehensive indoor air quality testing. We provide limited, initial, indoor air sampling services but we do not provide clearance testing once we have completed mold remediation work. You are welcome to call us for a referral. We recommend a reputable firm, staffed...
Dry Ice Mold Removal
We've had tremendous success in dry ice mold removal. Ice blasting does not leave debris or residue. When the process is performed correctly, it is superior to traditional methods of mold removal, leaving mold contaminated surfaces looking like new. Dry ice blasting removes a fine...
Purchase and Sale Agreements
We receive frequent requests for inspection and air sampling from property buyers concerned about water and mold damage. Inspections for water damage and mold growth are often included as contingencies in purchase and sale agreements. Prospective property buyers will save themselves the potential expense of mitigation...