Why Knowing When to Get a Mold Assessment Is So Important Most people only think about mold when they see it—dark patches on a wall, green fuzz in a corner, or discoloration near the shower. But the truth is, mold problems often start long before anything becomes visible. That’s why understanding when to get a […]
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If your home was built before 1978 and you are planning a renovation, lead paint is a legal and health consideration you cannot skip. The federal government banned lead-based paint for residential use in 1978, but an estimated 29 million U.S. housing units still contain it. In Augusta and the surrounding CSRA, where a large
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If your home was built before 1978, lead-based paint may be present somewhere in the structure. The EPA estimates that lead-based paint is present in approximately 87% of homes built before 1940 and in about 24% of homes built between 1960 and 1977. Lead paint that is intact and undisturbed typically does not pose an
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If you have noticed a musty smell in your home, discovered a stain that will not go away, or been told by a doctor to investigate your indoor environment, you have probably encountered the terms “mold inspection,” “mold testing,” and “mold assessment” used interchangeably. They are not all the same, and the distinction matters when
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If you’ve ever Googled “what does asbestos look like,” you’ve probably seen a bunch of grainy images of fluffy, gray insulation or fibrous tile backing. Maybe you even looked at your own attic or ceiling and thought, huh… that kind of looks familiar. But here’s the thing: asbestos doesn’t always look like asbestos. And relying
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Homeowners in Georgia and South Carolina sometimes question whether radon testing is necessary in their specific area. Radon tends to be associated with the upper Midwest and Rocky Mountain states, where uranium-rich granite formations are widely known to produce elevated soil gas. The Southeast does not carry the same reputation. That creates a false sense
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Radon gas enters homes without any visible sign. It has no odor, no color, and produces no immediate sensation. The only way to know whether it is present at elevated levels is to test. But understanding how radon moves through soil and into a structure can help homeowners identify where their home is most vulnerable
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Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that forms when uranium in soil and rock breaks down. It seeps upward through the ground and enters buildings through gaps in foundations, crawl space openings, and any point where the structure contacts the soil. Once inside, it accumulates. It produces no odor, no color, and no taste.
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Why You Should Know the Mold Hotspots to Check in Any Home You’ve booked a showing. The listing looks perfect. Great neighborhood, plenty of natural light, updated kitchen. But as you tour the home, there’s one invisible issue you shouldn’t overlook: Mold. It’s not always visible—and it’s rarely mentioned in the listing. But mold can
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Real estate transactions in Augusta and the CSRA move quickly, and the issues that derail them at the last minute are often environmental. Mold is one of the most common. In a hot, humid climate, mold establishes in crawl spaces, wall cavities, attic spaces, and HVAC components across homes of every age and price range.
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