Tag: Mold

  • Spring weather did WHAT to my house?

    Spring weather did WHAT to my house?

    Spring storms can bring heavy rain, strong winds, and even hail. Here is some common damage these storms can cause on your home! While winter gets a lot of the attention (and it deserves it), Spring weather can bring its own set of problems that can impact your home. These can be minor or serious,…

  • Mold and your health

    Mold and your health

    Can mold affect your health? By far, the most common questions that we receive concern the health effects of Mold exposure. While studies are still ongoing into the symptoms of being exposed to airborne mold spores and the compounds released by mold growth, we already have a good deal of information to go on. Mold…

  • The impact of Water Damage

    The impact of Water Damage

    It may have looked like it was just a small leak, but could more damage be lurking behind your walls? It was just a small leak, right? There’s really no reason to worry, you cleaned it up and maybe put a fan on it to “dry”… Maybe it even *FEELS* dry… How bad can it…

  • The Home Inspector Found Something, What Now?

    The Home Inspector Found Something, What Now?

    When the Home Inspector finds something, what does this mean to you and to the home sale? Whether your home is on the market, or you’re looking to buy, one of the most nerve wracking moments of the process is likely to be the Home Inspection. As the home inspector combs through the property, thoroughly…

  • Hidden Health Concerns In Your Home

    Hidden Health Concerns In Your Home

    Home is where the heart is, but it may also be where the hazards are. Here are a few things to look out for. Home is where the heart is, but it can also make you sick if you don’t pay attention to what hidden dangers may be present. Here, we would like to bring…

  • Does my Home Insurance cover Mold?

    Does my Home Insurance cover Mold?

    Little strikes fear in the hearts of homeowners like discovering mold growth. But does your homeowners insurance cover mold damage? Little creates the level of concern and fear in a homeowner that the discovery of mold growth in their home. And with good reason; left unchecked, mold growth can quickly spread to previously unaffected areas…

  • Preventable problems that can kill a home sale

    Preventable problems that can kill a home sale

    When selling your home, there are some minor issues that could be major concerns for potential buyers. Here are some red flags you can easily avoid! Could your home sale be in jeopardy before it even hits the market? With buyers much more aware of potential issues and what to look for, it certainly could…

  • Is Your Backyard Damaging Your Home?

    Is Your Backyard Damaging Your Home?

    Is your backyard or landscaping damaging your home? Here are some common things to look for! We are regularly called out to inspect Moisture Intrusion, Mold, and Structural Damage issues in homes. Often what we find is that they are a direct result of the land around them and proper landscaping or Basement Waterproofing is…

  • What happens if a mold issue is not properly remediated?

    What happens if a mold issue is not properly remediated?

    When your renovation contractor comes across Asbestos, what happens? Are they able to remove it for you? Are they qualified? When you discover a Mold issue in your home, there are a lot of things that go through your mind. How serious is it? How do you get rid of it? How likely is it…

  • Lake Houses and Mold Go Hand in Hand, or Do They?

    Lake Houses and Mold Go Hand in Hand, or Do They?

    While Mold may be relatively common in Lake Houses, does it have to be? Lake Houses are the perfect getaway. There is nothing quite like waking up to a steaming hot cup of coffee on the deck while watching the morning mist rise from the still, glossy water of the lake. What can ever ruin…