How to Identify Mold in Your Home
According to statistics, 70 percent of homes contain mold. While not dangerous, mold in your home can potentially affect your health and the structural integrity of your house. While the occurrence of some extent of mold is very common, it is also controllable. Read on to learn about the cause, the effect, and the prevention […]
Buying or Selling A Home With An Underground Heating Oil Tank
You’ve found your perfect house and fallen in love with it. It’s got the white picket fence, close to the right schools, and the big yard you’ve always dreamed of. There’s just one catch. Buried underneath that yard is a big ol’ heating oil tank. The State of Oregon gives them an average life of […]
Residential Guide To Indoor Air Quality
According to various studies, people in North America and Europe spend 90% of their time indoors. This makes sense as indoors is usually the place where we are most protected from weather and other dangers. However, we’re subject to health concerns involved with indoor air pollution. A lot of contaminants can get into the air […]
Where Can I Bring My Asbestos Sample?
Because of these dangerous side effects, asbestos has been banned in many countries around the globe–but not in the US. If you are a homeowner and you’ve never performed asbestos testing in your home, now is the time to give it a shot. One option is to call in professionals for asbestos testing. Another is […]
How Much Does it Cost to Decommission an Oil Tank?
Oregon alone is home to over 27,000 decommissioned heating oil tanks. Decommissioning an oil tank can be quite an expensive process, with some costs running into the millions of dollars. Oil tank decommission costs often depend on the size of the tank and the level of contamination found in the soil around it. Get a […]
Why Dry Fogging for Mold Remediation Doesn’t Work
Mold is a common household issue affecting up to 70% of homes in Oregon. Even if your house is new, don’t think you’re not susceptible, as almost 30% of new or remodeled homes are affected by mold issues. Most people don’t know they have a mold problem until they start seeing the evidence of it. […]
The Dangers and Hazards of Heating Oil Tanks
If your home was built prior to 1985, it’s possible that there’s an old heating oil tank buried somewhere in your yard. While that may not sound like a big deal, you could be cited for multiple environmental violations, even if you weren’t the one who installed or used it. This is especially true if […]
What is a Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment?
If you are considering purchasing or redeveloping property, you may be surprised to discover that you might need a Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment, also referred to as a Phase 1 ESA. These assessments can help determine any issues with your property that could lead to liability problems for you, the owner, or your lender. […]
Warning Signs Of Contaminated Soil On Your Property
Soil has been called our life support system. Without it, human life would be almost impossible. But for most of us, our interest probably starts and ends with wanting to have an attractive backyard! Contaminated soil can make it more difficult to achieve the healthy lawns and plants we all love to see thriving in […]
Signs You Need to Replace Your Septic System
Black water damage may occur if there is sewer backup. Ultimately, the costs can quickly soar if you find yourself in a position where you need to repair the damages. If you’re a homeowner, then you might be worried about something like this occurring if you have a septic system. How do you know if […]
