Despite our best intentions, the air inside our properties may become polluted by various contaminants. Sometimes, a mistake can easily trigger the release of volatile organic compounds, such as asbestos, or problems with the infrastructure can leak chemical toxins, like carbon monoxide or smoke. To ensure your indoor air is safe and healthy,...
Sometimes when mold appears on your property, it's unmistakable, drawing the attention of homeowners and prompting them to schedule mold removal in Mississauga and eliminate the intruder. Unfortunately, a lot of the time, mold can be harder to pinpoint, growing and expanding under the radar until being picked up during air quality testing....
If you have renovations planned for 2023, such as an extreme demolition in your current home or revamping an old commercial or residential property, you’re likely experiencing both excitement and stress. Undergoing major projects require tedious steps, like submitting a DSS Report. A Designated Substance Survey Report, often called a DSS...
Asbestos may not seem like an immediate threat, as it can lay dormant in properties around the city for many years without undergoing professional asbestos removal services. But even if it’s not an active problem, asbestos-containing materials will quickly become one, even with the slightest disturbance. To ensure you don’t run into...
When the weather is cold, most of your time is spent indoors, which means during the winter good indoor air quality is even more important. However, with the heat roaring and windows shut, fresh air decreases and humidity increases. As a result, mold spores will fester in your home, leading to potential outbreaks. If you suspect that your property...
Mold can sneak up on you, even in the winter, with melting snow, rain, and heaters increasing indoor infestations. As mold takes over your space, its impact on the indoor environment worsens, causing poor indoor air quality, illness, and unwelcoming odours. With many parties and gatherings scheduled for the holiday season, it's important to...
December is supposed to be the most festive and fabulous time of year, but accidental asbestos exposure can throw sweet holiday plans off track. Some winter activities can trigger asbestos exposure, like hanging decorations on the roof, completing snow-related repairs, or upgrading your attic insulation. To ensure your winter plans go off without a...
When bringing in a professional restoration company to conduct home inspections, you may learn that mold is infesting your property. While a simple visible inspection will identify infestations, some may refer to these outbreaks as mold and mildew interchangeably. Despite the common use of these terms to describe infestations in the home, there is...
Mold testing in Toronto is not always top of mind for property owners in the city. Most people are caught up with hectic schedules, day-to-day lives, and other maintenance that may arise throughout their properties. However, the issue of mold does catch their attention when a water damage incident occurs or the odour of mold gets under their nose....
Black mold in homes is caused by excessive moisture, whether it be from a flood, sewage backup, a pipe burst, or inadequate ventilation. If you encounter mold in your property, the wisest thing to do next is to contact a trusted service provider for mold and home inspections. Comprehensive inspections from Inch By Inch Inspections can help you...
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