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Putting your home up for sale is a big deal. To get the best value and make the best impression, you'll want to present an immaculate property. Unfortunately, when homeowners decide to sell a home, many don't realize that their property is contaminated with mold until much later in the selling process. Often it isn’t until prospective buyers notice infestations with the help of a...

Realizing that your property is victim to a full-blown mold outbreak can be overwhelming and a little bit disorienting. Contacting a professional mold remediation company is the best response. Technicians from Canada’s Restoration Services will guide you from inspections and mold testing in Ottawa to mold removal and cleanup. With professional insight, and a fast mold removal in Ottawa, you...

If you encounter a mold infestation in your home, it's not only unsightly and frustrating, but it’s also unsafe. No matter how many times you try mold removal in Edmonton on your own, those pesky mold spores never seem to leave your property, leaving many homeowners distraught and convinced that complete mold removal is even possible.  If you notice the pungent odour of mold,...

Mold spores travel everywhere and often end up inside our homes and businesses through open doors or windows until they happen upon the right spot for growth. One lesser known area prone to mold are house plants. If you encounter mold in your indoor plants, there may be other outbreaks in your property, and you'll need to contact a professional for mold removal in Toronto. If you have indoor...

Its resistance to heat, efficiency as an insulator and non-flammable properties were some of the main reasons why asbestos-containing materials were commonly used in the construction industry for much of the 20th century. But such materials are most likely in – or are nearing – a friable state by now, meaning that they can easily be disturbed and go airborne. Professional asbestos...

When it comes to mold removal in Ottawa, many cases involve areas with wood. Wood is usually the first to become contaminated with mold and is generally responsible for the exponential spreading of mold spores throughout a property. Without a comprehensive and professional mold inspection in Ottawa, it’s difficult to know where mold may have spread and if wooden and porous materials have...

When you think that your property may be contaminated with asbestos, it's normal to want to take matters into your own hands to evaluate your risk or chance of exposure. There are at-home kits made available for asbestos testing in Toronto which are intended to equip you with the resources to independently determine whether there is asbestos in your building materials or in the air.  ...

Because kids are younger and more inexperienced, their youthful innocence and curiosity can sometimes take them down a risky path. With less developed lungs and a minimal understanding of the dangers around them like asbestos and mold. it's important to take precautionary steps to protect kids from mold or asbestos exposure, such as scheduling asbestos testing or mold removal in...

With spring around the corner, it’s normal for homeowners to start thinking about how they’ll declutter their spaces or what their approach will be to addressing maintenance issues that have been plaguing their homes for quite some time now. If you’re thinking about cleaning out spaces you haven’t ventured into in years, it’s recommended that you have asbestos testing...

Spring is almost here, and so is annual spring cleaning. When you're decluttering and clearing out your home from this past year, you might discover some things you didn't know you had and some problems you didn't know you had, like mold. If you encounter mold when going through your belongings, mold removal in Toronto can eliminate it quickly. However, mold testing in Toronto before...

Asbestos-containing materials lingering in older buildings can pose a severe risk to health and safety when disturbed. By now, most asbestos-containing materials are in – or are nearing – a friable condition, meaning they can easily break down and send harmful particles airborne. It’s important to note that even though asbestos fibres are highly resistant to heat and are not...

The word "asbestos" alone incites fear, and while being cautious is the appropriate response, you don't always need to worry about getting asbestos removal in your Mississauga home when you find out that your home was built during the peak of asbestos' popularity. To manage concerns about asbestos, contact trusted abatement contractors for asbestos testing in Mississauga to...

Asbestos-containing materials that linger in older properties are most likely in a friable condition by now. This means that they can be easily disturbed and break apart, sending dangerous fibres into the air. Asbestos removal in Edmonton is necessary to prevent exposure to airborne asbestos fibres, as inhaling the particles can lead to severe health conditions. Two of the most common...

During the process of asbestos abatement in Edmonton, professionals will conduct a type of asbestos air monitoring test to measure the level of exposure in the space and how effective their measures are in mitigating the fibres’ spread. In areas where friable asbestos-containing materials are present, a similar form of asbestos testing in Edmonton will be used to determine if harmful...

A fire breaking out in your residential or commercial is the last thing any business owner or homeowner wants to experience. Unfortunately, even after the flames have been extinguished, smoke damage and other toxic particles that linger posing a severe risk to your health and safety. To help alleviate stress and ensure your well-being, smoke damage repair is recommended for homeowners before...

Asbestos removal in Edmonton is most commonly required for out of sight spaces in your home, with frequent cases being focused on insulation in attics or building materials behind the walls. But it isn’t rare to find the mineral hiding beneath your feet in your property’s flooring. If your property is 40 years or older, there’s a high likelihood that asbestos fibres are...

Asbestos-containing materials installed and sealed over 40 years ago were initially able to withstand any impending conditions without becoming a threat. But with time, those materials that remain within residential or commercial buildings have deteriorated or are slowly declining, leaving occupants vulnerable to exposure. In most cases, asbestos exposure can be linked to renovation, ultimately...

Remote mold outbreaks are never truly isolated — mold in one room or area is a threat to every room in your home. Without professional mold removal Toronto, outbreaks will only grow larger and spread throughout your home, like the bathroom, kitchen, or even in the fireplace. Fireplace mold is not uncommon, but it's often difficult to detect. If you catch a whiff of the distinct...

Appliances in our home are necessary for our everyday lives to go smoothly; however, most of those essential appliances need water to run effectively. Unfortunately, this means that when your appliances go awry, not only will it cause disruption to your daily routine, but it also means that water damage repair will likely be required. For fast and effective water damage restoration, you can...

Like most buildings constructed before the mid-1970s, it was common to have asbestos-containing materials hidden behind the hallways and walls of school classrooms. School custodians were most at risk of indirectly interacting with the mineral, as tasks sometimes required cleaning surfaces and areas in spaces that were outside the peripherals of the student body. While considerable efforts have...