What Senate Bill 64 Means for Portland Homeowners
A new bill signed into law by Oregon Governor Kate Brown aims to protect public health through several procedural changes – including one amendment that will impact homeowners in Portland. Senate Bill 64, also called the Oregon Health Authority’s public health housekeeping bill, provides updates to five areas of public health: Tobacco purchases (for people […]
How Do the Radon Testing and Radon Mitigation Processes Work?
If you’re reading this, you may be wondering whether certain homes are more likely than others to have radon. In general, the short answer is no. That’s because it really has almost nothing to do with the house itself — at least not as far as the type of house, when it was built, whether […]
A Homeowner’s Guide to Asbestos in Portland Homes
You may know that asbestos is something to avoid, but do you know exactly what it is, where it’s found and how common it is to find asbestos in homes that are more than 30 years old? More than half of U.S. homes were built prior to 1980, which is when the use of asbestos […]
5 Things to Know About Owning a Home With a Well
A lot of people don’t give a second thought to where the water comes from when they turn on the faucet in their home, especially if they rent, or own a home in the city. But if you have a house with a well, be aware that there are steps you should take to ensure […]
Portland Real Producers Feature: Alpha Environmental Services
Alpha Environmental offers full-service inspections and remediations for residential and commercial properties. Its wide range of services include heating oil tanks, mold, sewers, radon, above-ground storage tanks, asbestos, lead, indoor air quality, contaminated soils, stormwater, phase I and phase II environmental site assessments, and much more. Alpha Environmental’s goal is to get the job done […]
How To Help A Client When Their Home Inspection Results Are Negative
As a real estate agent, you know it’s your job to have your client’s best interests in mind. You’re their partner, their primary source of professional knowledge, and their future referral. When a roadblock appears in the buying process, your client is going to rely on you to be their guiding light for the unknown […]
Do I Need a Sewer Scope Inspection in My Portland Home?
Most people experiencing sewer blockages and slow drainage assume that the source of their problem is simply due to debris. Many are surprised when they learn that their main sewer line has been compromised due to thick tree roots that have bent the piping out of shape. Prior to sewer remediation, the best course of […]
Phase I & II ESA Walkthrough – Industrial Property
In our society, almost every property is liable to environmental risk. Without careful inspection from environmental professionals, many unseen problems can go undetected. A Phase I Environmental Site Assessment helps determine if a property may have been contaminated by current or previous activity. Phase I ESAs help protect the purchaser of the property and limit […]
What Does An Environmental Consulting Company Do?
What Does an Environmental Consulting Company Do? The Environmental Protection Agency was established by President Nixon in 1970, due to growing concerns about our impact on the environment. The EPA is in charge of creating and maintaining national standards that involve using laws and regulations to protect human and environmental health. Okay, so, how does […]
Six Ways To Keep Your Home’s Air Clean
When was the last time you asked yourself, “is my home’s air clean?” You may not know it, but there are things you can do to keep your home’s air clean, making it better for you and your family. In fact, a lot of our standard weekly cleaning (such as vacuuming and dusting) helps us […]
