Mold-related illness is nothing to take lightly. Discovering mold in your home can be a miserable experience. Suddenly you are not only faced with the question of what to do but also how long has it been there? How far has the mold spread throughout your home? Is it dangerous, and has anyone gotten ill
In part 1 of our mold remediation report, we talked about what to expect when you think you have a mold problem and call in a mold testing and remediation specialist. We discussed testing procedures and outlined what a professional mold specialist would look for and report. Your mold specialist will report moisture intrusion,
Hunt Down Mold Damage Before You Have a Huge Problem On Your Hands Finding out that there is mold damage in your home can make you feel frustrated, overwhelmed, or even disgusted. Before you take drastic measures like setting the house ablaze, let us help you with some tips on how to figure
Mold Removal Tips You Can Use When it comes to mold removal, it seems like everyone’s an expert. Use this product at that time while holding your nose and dancing in the moonlight—or some such similar nebulous wisdom—seems to be the order of the day. So who could blame you if you don’t know
Residents of San Diego are no strangers to mold. We all know we don't want it in our homes. But many homeowners aren't sure exactly what to do if you think you have mold in your home. Mold is everywhere naturally but when we have mold in our homes it can affect our air
Here's a song lyric you won't hear on your latest Top 20: "Well the moisture's high and the lights are low, so I think it's 'bout time for some Bold Black Mold!" Kinda catchy for a country tune at least, right? And it should be a jingle somewhere to remind everyone to be on
Get Started on This Step Right Away This tip is crucial to minimizing your water damage and helping to recover quickly. Ventilation enables water to evaporate faster, which helps reduce the damage and prevent other issues, like mold infestation. We'll bring specialized equipment, including high-speed, high-capacity fans. But you can get started on this crucial
Summertime ... and the Livin' Is Sneezy What, you ask, do respiratory allergic reactions to pollen have to do with mold? Good question. Here’s the connection. Hot, Dry = Pollen (and Mold Risk) Pollen that has dried out to its lightest, most wind-carry-able weight is lifted by warm, late summer winds and carried, well, everywhere.
Old Insulation Removal There are any number of reasons you might want or need to remove old insulation from your attic or other spaces in your home or business. Whatever the reason, Abbotts has state-of-the-art equipment and expertise to remove hazardous old insulation safely and effectively. Hazards Many insulation materials contain asbestos, which is known
This Step Is Critical Documenting your damage is of particular importance when you have flooding from weather or plumbing leaks, so important that we’ve broken this critical property protection step out of our blog post Water Damage? Follow These 10 Tips and expanded it. Water Damage Tip #5 – Document Damage After carefully assessing
