The only way to know if mold spores are a problem is to have air samples analyzed by a lab to find out if indoor spore levels are significantly higher than in outdoor air. But you want more than just air testing. You’ll want to know what caused the mold to grow, how widespread it is, and how to eliminate it and keep it from returning.
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In Connecticut, we are incredibly fortunate to have ready access to clean water. But who tests that water to ensure it is safe to drink and contaminate-free?
If you live in a community that provides municipal services, the already-tested water is piped to your home, and you really don’t have to do much. You may choose to add minor filtration to suit your taste preference, but that’s about it. And you can obtain water testing results from your local water company.
When you live in a home served by a private well, one may assume the water is good. But how do you know? I suspect that very question is the reasoning behind a new piece of Connecticut Legislation
Home Inspectors find defects; it comes with the territory. A small number of these deficiencies are expected based on the […]
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Here we are spring of 2022 and we just realized we totally forgot to celebrate our special month last year. […]
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Rising heating costs got you down? Tired of cold drafts? You can make a change with an energy audit. Learn […]
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When your septic system fails, you can’t flush your toilets, take a shower, or even do a load of laundry and unlike your roof, where you can physically see the deterioration, you won’t know your septic has failed until it is too late. A common mistake that homeowners make is forgetting that their septic system is a crucial component of their home, requiring routine maintenance and care.
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If we’ve learned anything over the last 18 months it’s prepare, prepare, prepare! Mail takes longer, lengthier lines form in stores, and many products, like home heating equipment, simply aren’t as available as in the past.
While the economy continues to rebound with homeowners investing in their homes, timing and availability remain a challenge. It’s time to be proactive. Upgrading or replacing your home heating equipment might be more than you bargained for this season, but consider this: it’s a 10-degree day in January and your 30-year-old boiler kicks the bucket. What happens next?
You’ve seen the report: “Suspected microbial growth. Recommend evaluation by licensed mold remediator.”
You’ve heard the sentence: “There are black stains on the sheathing in the attic.”
The sellers are saying, “It’s been that way for years.”
The buyers are freaking out at the word “mold.” They’re worried it’s throughout the whole house…in the walls and lying in wait.
The fact is, mold affects everyone differently, but it is less of a concern when it is outside the living space (like an attic). Testing the air in the living space could tell you if it is affecting the air quality in the living space of the home. While every situation is unique, air testing often shows that the indoor air quality is not usually being affected by what is in the attic.
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