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June and July in the CSRA bring more than heat. They bring heavy humidity, afternoon storms, damp crawl spaces, sweating HVAC systems, and the perfect conditions for mold to grow. If your home feels sticky, smells musty, or has rooms that never seem to dry out, do not ignore it. Mold often starts quietly in
Summer Humidity Is Here: Is Your Home Ready for Mold Season? Read More »
Summer renovation season is here, and plenty of homeowners and contractors around Augusta are getting ready to update old flooring, remove ceilings, open walls, or start demolition work. But before the first tile comes up or the first wall comes down, there is one question that needs to be answered: Could this material contain asbestos?
Asbestos Testing Before Renovation: Call Before You Swing the Ham … Read More »
On a closing deadline in Augusta GA? Mold can hide in crawl spaces, attics, and HVAC. Here’s why mold testing before you buy protects your health, budget, and deal.
Buying a Home in Augusta? Why Mold Testing Should Come Before You … Read More »
Imagine spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on a home only to discover there’s an invisible health risk hiding inside. No strange smell. No visible damage. No warning signs. That’s exactly why radon concerns so many homeowners throughout Augusta and the CSRA. If you’ve recently purchased a home, are preparing to sell, or simply want
Radon Testing in Augusta, GA: What the EPA Action Level Means for … Read More »
When you’re apartment hunting, you probably ask about rent, utilities, parking, and pet policies. But when was the last time you asked whether the building had been tested for radon? For most renters, the answer is never. And that’s understandable. Radon isn’t something you can see, smell, or taste. Yet it’s one of the most
My Apartment Complex Has Never Tested for Radon Should I Be Conce … Read More »
When most people think about radon, they picture basements, crawl spaces, or older single-family homes. But what if you live in an apartment? Can radon still be a problem? The answer is yes. Apartments can have radon, and many renters do not realize they could be breathing it every day. Radon is invisible. You cannot
Can You Get Radon in an Apartment? The Answer Might Surprise You Read More »
An AC leak feels like a minor inconvenience at first. A wet spot near the air handler. A drip from a ceiling vent. A little water under the unit in the closet. Most people wipe it up and move on. The problem is that HVAC leaks rarely stay small. When an AC leak goes unchecked,
AC Unit Leaked: Have You Checked for Mold Yet? Read More »
Is mold a code violation in Georgia or South Carolina? If you manage apartments, rentals, or facilities in Augusta, Evans, North Augusta, or Aiken, mold is not just a “maintenance issue.” It is one of the fastest ways to trigger: Tenant complaints Health concerns Written notices and documentation requests Visits from local code enforcement or
How Landlords and Facilities Can Avoid Code Violations With Mold … Read More »
Hexavalent Chromium Sounds Complicated, But the Risk Is Very Real Some environmental hazards are obvious. You can smell a musty crawl space. You can see water damage on a ceiling. You may notice dust, discoloration, or strange residue around an old building. Hexavalent chromium is different. You usually cannot see it. You usually cannot smell
The Toxic Metal You Can’t See: Why Hexavalent Chromium Testing … Read More »
In 2017, the CDC published an investigation of a Legionnaires’ disease cluster traced to a decorative fountain in a hospital lobby. Fourteen people were sickened, including immunocompromised patients and visitors. The fountain had been part of the lobby for over a decade, was maintained by housekeeping staff according to a general cleaning protocol, and had
Decorative Fountains, Hot Tubs, and Legionella: The Unexpected Wa … Read More »
