Good air quality in your home is essential in creating a safe and comfortable space. You probably spend all your downtime at home to relax and unwind from a long day's work. If you suspect an irregularity in your home or are planning a significant change/renovation, an infrared thermal inspection or asbestos inspection can provide substantial...
Once hailed for its incredible fire resistance, durability, and affordability, asbestos found its way into many modern buildings. Used primarily in the mid-to-late 20th century around 1985, the mineral was used in several building materials. Since then, the negative health implications associated with the mineral have become better known, which has...
Finding a suitable tenant for your rental property can be challenging — so when you do, keeping them happy and healthy with a well-maintained space should be your priority. Inch by Inch Inspection recommends adding odour removal in Toronto to your to-do list to have your property free of foul odours and ready for move-in day. Air quality...
Designated substance surveys are key to successful renovation, demolition, and construction projects. Mandated by the Ontario government, a DSS report clearly determines whether there are hazardous substances on-site prior to construction, allowing contractors, owners, and even occupants to properly and safely prepare with restoration and asbestos...
It’s common for homeowners to disregard the presence of mold in their homes. Many horror stories involve mold, giving homeowners a preconceived idea of its characteristics that may not be entirely true. So much information is provided on the internet, making it difficult to understand the truth about mold. As a result it can be difficult for...
Despite meticulous care, mold infestations can show up in the cleanest homes surprising the most attentive homeowners. If left unaddressed or undetected, mold only gets worse, causing reduced indoor air quality and structural damage around the property. If you’ve noticed the relenting odour of pungent mold growth, don’t wait much longer...
DIY-ing a home maintenance service can save you money in the short term; however, there may be better and more effective options. When it comes to mold removal, there are multiple steps in a professional removal service that require equipment and tools unavailable to homeowners. Air quality testing is a crucial step in detecting mold. Inch by Inch...
The thought of asbestos can be intimidating. It’s rare that homeowners are aware of asbestos existing in their living quarters as we don’t typically pay attention to what is in our attics and other lesser visited areas, where asbestos is generally found. And even when we are in other areas where we can discover asbestos (flooring,...
Wildfires have been an increasing problem in Southern Ontario. With fires raging on sooner in the season than expected and for extended periods of time, major Ontario cities like Toronto and Mississauga have been making global news because of the natural disaster. With more spoke indoors from wildfire contamination, people are in greater need of...
Smoke odour is not the most pleasant smell to live in. Whether it’s from smoking, a cooking mishap or a fire incident, the smoke odour can negatively impact the body and your indoor environment. Known as thirdhand smoke, this odour can cause multiple health issues, including cancer, if not remediated promptly. Inch by Inch can conduct various...
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