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 […]
5 Quick and Dirty Tips for Sewer Inspection & Upkeep
You have a lot on your plate; the last thing you want to think about is sewer upkeep. In fact, all of us are guilty of it – we don’t think about it until it becomes a problem. Usually, if we get water on demand and our toilet flushes, we’re happy campers. Unfortunately, things may […]
How To Prevent Frozen Walkways In The Winter
Prevent dangerous slips and falls this winter with these easy tips for preventing frozen walkways around your home. Clear The Area Often Prevent ice buildup by clearing snow from walkways before it compacts or melts and refreezes. It’s especially important to shovel snow out of walkways promptly after a storm. Use Salt + Sand Since […]
How To Winter-Proof Outdoor Faucets & Water Fixtures
Although outdoor water systems—including faucets and water fixtures—can be easy to forget about during the colder months, it’s important to take the right precautions to prevent both outdoor and indoor water systems from freezing. Take these steps to keep your water running smoothly this season. Winter Proof Your Faucets And Fixtures Unscrew Hoses From Outdoor […]
What Are the Symptoms of Black Mold Exposure?
What Are the Symptoms of Black Mold Exposure? Black mold exposure is a hazard that many people have heard about, but few know how to prevent it. All that most people know is the name makes it sound scary and toxic — something they never want to deal with. While it is great to try […]
The Problem With Heating Oil Tanks
What Are Heating Oil Tanks & Why Are They An Issue? An estimated 100,000 properties in Oregon contain heating oil tanks, according to Oregon’s Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). Heating oil tanks, which hold oil used to heat homes or buildings, have been found to be a potential source of contamination of soil and groundwater, […]
