Doing Some Remodeling? Know Where Asbestos Can Be Lurking in YOUR Home!
Summer is a popular time to get some remodeling work done on your home. Work schedules can often be more lackadaisical and older children will be home from college to help pitch in. Maybe you want to tackle something simpler like replacing an old, outdated bathroom floor with gorgeous tile. Or, perhaps your project is a bit larger and you are looking to knock out a few walls to create an open floor plan. The plans might be drawn up and materials purchased, but before you start swinging any sledgehammers, you need to consider the possibility of there being asbestos in your home!
Use of asbestos in construction materials was not banned by the EPA until 1978. That means if your home was built before that date, there is a chance that your dwelling contains asbestos in areas that you might not even consider. Before you begin any DIY remodeling projects, if you want to keep yourself and your family safe, continue reading to see where asbestos could be…
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READ MORE →Buying a Home? AQHI Can Decontaminate It!
You’re excited, and understandably so. A week or two ago you put in an offer on a home, and it was accepted. Congratulations! Now you’re brimming with excitement to get into the house again with your home inspector to make sure everything is in tiptop shape and worth every penny that you will be paying. Everything looks great – the granite counters are pristine, the extra bedrooms are perfect sized for the members you are hoping to add to the family, and you can’t wait to soak in the perfect Jacuzzi tub that was installed in the master bathroom. Clearly, the home will pass inspection without a hitch, or so you thought…
If you’re home inspector crawls out of the attic or crawl space with a grim look on his face, shaking his head and mumbling some fancy words that you can’t understand, that are really just scientific names for different molds – don’t fret! can help decontaminate your home and remediate some issues that your home inspector may find.
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READ MORE →Looking to Sell Your Home? Make Sure it’s Mold Free!
It’s summer and that means that more Americans will be listing their homes for sale in the coming months. Are you one of them? If so, your head is likely already swimming with a long list of tasks to complete. You have to find a realtor that isn’t swamped with other projects, and then argue back and forth before settling on an appropriate list price. Then you are forced to go through the arduous task of cleaning your house for a showing. Chances are you will have an open house or two and swarms of people will – hopefully – be passing through your house.
Unfortunately, buyers are looking for signs of negligent care, such as mold, that may ultimately deter them from purchasing a house – your house. Even the smallest sight of mold can turn an interested buyer off from making an offer on your house, because a small area of visible mold could indicate a much larger, more costly problem. Even if this is not the case with your house,…
READ MORE →Why should I care if my property contains PCB Hazards?
If you have an older commercial property, it may contain PCBs hazards. That’s a big deal because a PCB is a known carcinogen, so it’s treated as a regulated hazardous waste when disturbed. Even if you’re not planning on renovating your commercial property anytime soon, it’s a good idea to get all PCBs removed by Southern California’s decontamination and PCB removal experts – .
Where may PCBs lurk on my commercial property?
Florescent light ballasts that were manufactured prior to July 1978 frequently contained PCBs at 50 ppm or greater in their capacitors and asphalt potting material surrounding the capacitor.
Studies of PCBs in humans have found increased rates of various cancers. People that have been directly exposed to high levels of PCBs, either through their skin, consumption, or by inhaling it, have experienced nose, lungs, and skin irritation and rashes, as well as eye problems (source).
Women who have been exposed to PCBs before or during pregnancy may give birth to children with significant neurological and motor control problems, including…
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Are you planning on having a baby anytime soon? Do you have grandkids who like to visit their grandparents? Or do you like to have neighborhood kids over for cookies and milk?
No matter what you like to do, if you ever have kids in your home, it’s your duty to make sure it’s de-leaded.
Why lead poisoning is a big deal
Lead poisoning is one of the leading causes of mental and physical developmental problems in young children. Children under age 6 are especially vulnerable to lead poisoning, and at very high levels, it can even be fatal.
Lead-based paint and lead-contaminated dust in older buildings are the most common sources of lead poisoning in children. Sometimes air, water, and soil can also be contaminated with lead.
Symptoms of lead poisoning in children include developmental delay, vomiting, learning difficulties, constipation, irritability, loss of appetite, weight loss, sluggishness, abdominal pain, and hearing loss.
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READ MORE →Asbestos Removal in Los Angeles CA
Wondering whether asbestos is in your commercial or residential property? Wonder no more – just call the asbestos experts at for complete testing for asbestos, lead, mold, and other common contaminants. We’re the best asbestos removal company in Los Angeles CA, so if asbestos is in your property, we will find it and eradicate it completely.
Your ceiling in Los Angeles CA may contain asbestos
There are many areas in which asbestos may be present in your property – the ceiling, ducts, roof, floor tiles, or drywalls. The ceiling is one of the most dangerous places in which to have asbestos because anytime it becomes damaged – even slightly – asbestos fibers will be released into the air and inhaled by anyone in the vicinity. Ceilings containing asbestos can pose a real danger to anyone on your property, so if you have cottage cheese or popcorn ceiling, make sure you call now.
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Concerned that your home contains lead?
With all the recent uproar over the lead crisis in Flint, Michigan, a lot of people are wondering about whether their own homes, water, and communities have lead problems, too. Particularly as people start thinking about having children, the importance of restricting exposure to lead becomes even more essential.
Lead exposure, particularly for children and anyone else who has a weakened immune system, is very serious. It can cause serious developmental problems, including brain development issues that can result in lifelong ripple effects. Whenever possible, it’s important to eliminate, or at least tightly restrict, exposure to lead.
According to this Mayo Clinic article, the signs and symptoms of lead poisoning in children may include:
- Developmental delay
- Learning difficulties
- Irritability
- Loss of appetite
- Weight loss
- Sluggishness and fatigue
- Abdominal pain
- Vomiting
- Constipation
- Hearing loss
Signs and symptoms of lead poisoning in adults may include:
- High blood pressure
- Abdominal pain
- Constipation
- Joint pains
- Muscle pain
- Declines in mental functioning
- Pain, numbness, or tingling of the extremities
- Headache
- Memory loss
- Mood disorders
- Reduced sperm count, abnormal sperm
- Miscarriage or premature birth in pregnant women
As you can see lead poisoning can bring about very serious consequences, so if you have any doubt about whether your home contains lead…
READ MORE →Getting ready to sell your home? Make sure it’s lead-free first
Does your property have lead paint? Are you thinking about putting it on the market? Then you need to find a trustworthy company that specializes in lead removal.
Why remove lead?
Many potential buyers will deeply care about whether your home contains lead or not, particularly if they have young children. What often happens is that lead paint flakes or chips off the walls onto the floor, where little ones are crawling around. Sooner or later, a small children do, they put their hands into their mouths, and consume the lead paint chips. Lead exposure, even in small amounts, should definitely be avoided whenever possible.
Lead exposure can eventually cause lead poisoning, which can lead to severe developmental problems. Parents are always careful to protect their children from lead exposure, so you’ll definitely have an easier time selling your home if you make sure it’s de-leaded first.
If it’s such a big deal, why do so many properties contain lead?
Lead-based interior and exterior paint was used in almost all properties from 1940s-1978s, when it…
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Are you concerned that asbestos may be present in your commercial or residential building?
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