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Here’s an example scenario: an office manager in Augusta receives the third complaint this month about a musty smell on the building’s first floor. Two employees have mentioned increased allergy symptoms since returning from the holidays. A walk-through reveals nothing visible. The HVAC filters were replaced last quarter. The building is 30 years old, and […]
Mold in the Workplace: An Office Manager’s Guide to Indoor … Read More »
Here’s an example scenario: a homeowner in Martinez notices a faint musty smell in the master bathroom. The walls look fine. The ceiling looks fine. No visible water anywhere. She assumes it’s just the humidity and runs the exhaust fan more often. Six months later, a contractor opens the wall during a planned renovation and
Hidden Leaks and What They Cost You: The Case for Professional Mo … Read More »
If you suspect mold in your home or business, the most important step is not rushing to “clean it up.” It is getting a proper mold inspection and certified testing so you know what you are dealing with, where it is coming from, and what needs to happen next. In Augusta, GA and across the
Why Choosing the Right Mold Inspector in Augusta Matters Read More »
Consider this scenario: a family outside Waynesboro has been drinking from their private well for twelve years without ever testing it. The water tastes fine, looks clear, and no one has been sick. Then their neighbor’s well tests positive for coliform bacteria and elevated nitrates. The family has their own well tested. The results show
Is Your Well Water Safe? A Guide to Private Well Testing in Georg … Read More »
Here’s an example scenario: a remodeling contractor in Augusta replaces windows in a 1971 colonial. He removes the old window frames with a reciprocating saw, sands the casings, and cleans up with a shop vac. Standard procedure for any window replacement. Except the paint on those casings tested positive for lead at 1.8 mg/cm2, well
The EPA’s RRP Rule: What Every Renovation Contractor Must K … Read More »
In the summer of 2019, the Sheraton Atlanta Hotel became the site of the largest Legionella outbreak in Georgia history. One person died. Twelve cases were lab-confirmed, and another 63 were classified as probable. Georgia DPH and the CDC traced the source to the hotel’s cooling tower and a decorative atrium fountain. Legionella pneumophila had
Cooling Towers, Hot Water Systems, and Legionella: A Building Man … Read More »
A demolition contractor in South Carolina tears into a commercial building without conducting an asbestos survey. The building was constructed in 1968. Pipe insulation, floor tiles, and ceiling material all contain asbestos. By the time anyone realizes the mistake, friable asbestos debris is spread across the site, workers have been exposed without respiratory protection, and
Asbestos Regulations: NESHAP, OSHA, and Georgia EPD Requirements Read More »
Consider this scenario: three employees on the second floor of a commercial office building in Augusta have been complaining about headaches and sinus irritation for weeks. The building manager checks the HVAC filter, which looks fine, and opens a window for a few hours. The complaints continue. Eventually someone suggests the new carpet installed two
Indoor Air Quality Testing: What Your Office Air Might Be Hiding Read More »
Here’s an example scenario: a two-year-old in an Augusta neighborhood spends most of her day on the floor, doing what two-year-olds do: crawling, putting her hands in her mouth, chewing on window sills. The house was built in the 1960s. The paint around the windows has been chipping for years, creating a fine dust that
Lead Poisoning in Children: How Old Homes Put Families at Risk Read More »
A radon result above the EPA action level discovered during a real estate transaction is not a reason to walk away from a home. It is a known, fixable condition with a documented remediation method and a predictable cost. How that result is handled by buyers, sellers, and their agents determines whether it becomes a
Radon Testing During a Home Sale: A Guide for Buyers and Sellers Read More »
