If you have a home that was built before 1986 and you are planning to do a renovation, it’s probably a good idea to have the building materials tested for asbestos. Before its use in Canada was banned in the early 1980’s, asbestos was added to many commonly used building materials. Stockpiled building supplies that
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Although we are constantly reminding homeowners that it’s always a good idea to call a Calgary mold removal company if you see growth in your house or detect a musty smell, there is one occasion in particular that should lead you to call us immediately: if you’re thinking about selling your home. Mold is surprisingly
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Looking for a mold removal company in Calgary? You’re probably considering a number of different choices, and might not even know where to begin. Before you make a decision that you might come to regret, though, remember that there are a lot of different types of mold removal vendors around – and hiring the wrong
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Of course, there is never a good time for Calgary homeowner to discover that they have a mold problem, and experience has taught us that mold can form any time there’s moisture inside the house. We may be at an especially-high risk this year, though, as predicted record snowfalls this season could lead to more
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If you’re like most of us, you probably have set some big goals for 2014. In fact, many Canadians use the potential that comes with a fresh calendar to quit smoking, get into shape, or take the next big step in their careers. But, one New Year’s resolution that most Calgary homeowners don’t make –
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If you have had a quick look through our website and the accompanying blog posts, you probably already realize how important it is to have mold removed from your home once it’s present. The longer it stays, the more it spreads, and the bigger risk it poses to your health. But, some Calgary homeowners are afraid of the
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When it comes to cold weather problems, most Calgary homeowners aren’t that worried about mold and asbestos. But, as years of experience have taught us, they often should be. Here is why: When snow and ice build up on top of your roof, one of two things can happen. In the first case, it could
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Recently, I went out to assess a client’s home and saw something that I hadn’t witnessed in decades of work with Calgary mold removal. The woman in question had noticed a strange smell around her house, and suspected that she had mold growing. After a quick look, I was fairly certain I could trace the
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Now that the cooler temperatures are here with us, we are seeing an increase in need for Calgary mold removal. Why is that, given that mold comes from moisture in the home and the fall and winter months usually bring more dry air? The short answer has to do with the fact that, once temperatures
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When homeowners first detect a moldy smell – or worse, see signs of mold around the house – one of the first things that comes to mind is wondering how much they’ll have to spend for Calgary mold testing. Very often, they have heard horror stories from others, and they might be wondering whether it’s
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