Mold Removal in Toronto
When you are looking for mold removal services, it will be important to make sure that you take the time to see which businesses you will have to choose from before making your final decision. Because there are going to be so many different companies in your area alone that can provide you with the […]
Mold and Real Estate
As a purchaser would you rather find mold before or after the real estate transaction went through? Not all mold infected homes have visible mold showing, in a lot of cases it’s hiding in the walls with only small tell tale signs of its existence. So I pose the question again, Would you rather find […]
Mold in the Basement
“It Smells like a Basement” We all know what that smells like, moldy, musty or earthy. The problem is it shouldn’t smell like anything and when it does we shouldn’t be spending any significant time down there. Unusual odours in the basement are your early warning signs of mold growth, don’t ignore them because it […]
Bathroom Mold and Mildew
Probably the most common Mold Inspection call to a home is for mold and mildew on the bathroom ceiling and around the bath tub. The cause is moisture of course, not just moisture but standing moisture that hasn’t evaporated in a timely fashion (with 30 minutes). Bathroom fans They should run during a shower and […]
Spring has Sprung, Let’s get Gardening
Tulips and Day Lilies are spouting with the signs of sun and mild temperatures. Soon the gardens will be colourful again and we can start our planting. Before we start gardening let’s do something for our house. Let’s do a 5 minute walk around specifically looking for problems on the outside that could lead to […]
Bathroom Renovations and Attic Mold
So you’re asking what the two have in common right? Everyone enjoys a newly renovated bathroom especially first thing in the morning. New tub and/or shower His and her sink /mirror setup New toilet perhaps with dual flush New cabinetry New flooring perhaps with in-floor heating Fresh paint and perhaps some crown mouldings New bathroom […]
Mold Inspection, the Good, Bad and the Ugly!
I’ve been inspecting for a few years now and I’ve heard some very interesting stories about mold inspectors that were called in before me and I thought I’d share. You can wake up one morning and decide to become a mold inspector The Mold Industry is unregulated in most provinces in Canada, Ontario being one […]
Mold Removal, a Thing of Beauty!
In this industry we call it “Source Removal” and it’s the best way to rid the premises of mold infected materials. Source removal is a destructive removal method and leaves the previously contaminated area looking like an unfinished work area with exposed concrete floors, walls, studs, wiring and sometimes insulation, not a pretty site and […]
Take Your Money and Run!
We have all heard the saying ”They know just enough to be dangerous” This is the story of two nice ladies that live together in Toronto, mother and daughter and they had a mold problem. A roof leak caused water damage and mold growth in the master bedroom and the ceiling of the enclosed front […]
Mold inspection has to be done by real professionals! Why?
One of the things that most people do not understand is the need to have mold inspection done by a professional. The truth is that we can only locate mold that is visible. In most cases people are going to notice it on the wall or next to some water pipes that are visible. The […]
