Tag: Basement monitoring
M-O-L-D: Mold can be a problem. However,
believe it or not, mold is everywhere. Much of it is found outdoors. It can be
carried indoors through windows, doors, the HVAC systems, on peoples clothing
as well as on pets. On its own it’s not really a problem. When it attaches to
moist objects and the mold spores begin to grow and spread – then, you have a
problem. If excessive mold growth is found inside a property a professional
mold removal company is typically the remedy. Mold is a destructive...
Selling a House with Mold – Bedford, NH
Written by jsolloway on . Posted in Blog, Mold.
The potential is there for mold to be found in nearly every
home. Where there is any amount
of moisture, mold can grow. However, the real estate community has become
more and more aware of severe mold concerns. Mold can cause health problems and
considerable liability issues for the sellers of homes containing mold. Selling
a house with mold can cause many complications.
Flood in Basement – Wells, ME
Written by jsolloway on . Posted in Blog, Case Study, Water Damage.
After a
large storm late at night, the employees were uneasy when they woke up and found
a flood in basement of their hotel in Wells, ME. Apparently, the storm caused the waves to
crash ashore and flood into the five-star hotel that is adjacent to the
ocean. Now furniture, food supplies,
office materials, and several other objects are damaged from the intruding water. The employees feared that the infrastructure
of the building may also be damaged, such as the floors and walls...
Removing Mold in the Basement – Salem, NH 03079
Written by jsolloway on . Posted in Blog, Case Study, Mold.
You go into the basement of your Salem, NH home only to find yourself overcome with anxiety at the sight of mold in your basement. Now you are overcome with the fear of removing mold in the basement. You know nothing about mold, but are quick to start researching. Initial discoveries reveal that mold grows in dark, wet areas that are warm and has a presence of oxygen. They can, under the right conditions, begin growing in a day or two after elevated moisture is exposed to the environment. Mold...
Mold in Basement – Derry, NH 03038
Written by jsolloway on . Posted in Blog, Case Study, Mold.
A Derry, New Hampshire man was experiencing severe itchy, watery eyes and throat when he entered his basement. He only experienced these allergy-like symptoms on wash day when he entered the room to load up his washing machine and dryer. He thought this was rather odd and considered that the detergent could be the cause of his suffering because allergy season was far behind him. It was the middle of winter so the only thing that could be causing his reaction had to be the detergent or fabric softener,...
Basement Mold Remediation – Manchester, NH
Written by jsolloway on . Posted in Blog, Case Study, Mold.
Do you know what’s in your basement?
In today’s world, many of our lives are characterized by too little sleep, too many bills to pay and wondering where you put your keys- while they are tucked in your pocket. Due to our busy lives, routine household maintenance often takes a backseat and we are unaware of issues, such as basement mold, until they become a major problem. I remember when my husband and I lived in a condo and we frequently got basement flooding whenever it rained. I thought nothing...
Avoid Costly Damage during Hurricane and Storm Season
Written by chrischambers on . Posted in Blog, Storm Damage, Tips and Advice.
For many homeowners just the words “Hurricane Season” can send them into a panic, and understandably so. In recent years we have seen, and many have experienced, the damage that a hurricane or powerful storm can do to a home. However, there are some steps you can take to protect your home during this tumultuous season.