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Bought a House With Undisclosed Environmental Hazards? Here’s What You Can Do to Keep Your Family Safe

Written by 201 creative | May 24, 2023

Buying a new home is an exciting and joyful experience. However, the discovery of undisclosed environmental hazards can quickly turn that excitement into concern. Environmental hazards, such as lead-based paint, asbestos, mold, or contaminated soil, pose risks to the health and well-being of your family. While it can be distressing to find yourself in this

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Where Is Asbestos Found in the Home? What Homeowners Need to Know

Written by 201 creative | August 9, 2022

Where is asbestos found in the home? Many homeowners are often unaware that asbestos-containing materials lurk in their walls, floors, and ceilings, putting themselves at risk of lung diseases. Protect your household by letting our asbestos testing services locate the presence of asbestos and help mitigate risks. Learning about undisclosed hazards in a newly purchased

Can soot and smoke damage be removed from my home?

Written by 201 creative | September 24, 2020

Fires have always been a serious threat to homes and buildings in California. Although San Diego has remained relatively unaffected during the most recent wave of wildfires, it’s difficult to determine if smoke and soot damage is something home and building owners will deal with during the coming months. With that, we’ve compiled some tips

San Diego Asbestos Regulations: What You Need To Know

Written by 201 creative | April 7, 2020

San Diego Asbestos Regulations There are four major asbestos regulations that impact residential and commercial renovation projects in California that can be summarized as follows: The History of Asbestos in San Diego The United States Federal Government has categorized asbestos as a carcinogen. Due to its harmful nature, it is critical to remove asbestos from

What is vermiculite?

Written by 201 creative | July 10, 2018

What Is Vermiculite? Vermiculite is a naturally occurring mineral composed of shiny flakes that resemble mica. When exposed to high temperatures, vermiculite flakes can expand up to 30 times their original size. Expanded vermiculite is lightweight, odorless, and fire-resistant, making it a versatile material used in various products, such as: Potting soil Concrete Brakes Pesticides

What is California’s RRP Rule?

Written by 201 creative | May 7, 2018

What are the Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Program Rules in California? The EPA’s 2008 Lead-Based Paint Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule, aims to protect the public from lead-based paint hazards associated with renovation, repair and painting activities. The rule requires workers to be certified and trained in the use of lead-safe work practices,

What is San Diego’s APCD Rule 1206?

Written by 201 creative | May 5, 2018

What is San Diego’s APCD Rule 1206? The San Diego Air Pollution Control District is the local agency responsible for enforcing the rules and regulations for asbestos removal and demolition operations. APCD Rule 1206 is applicable to owners and operators of any renovation or demolition operation and establishes new asbestos requirements for condominiums, as of November 15,

What is the Problem with Lead-Based Paint?

Written by 201 creative | April 14, 2018

What is the Problem with Lead-Based Paint? If your house was built before 1978, there may be lead-based paint both inside and outside your house. Lead is a toxic metal and can cause serious health problems if ingested or if lead dust is inhaled. When lead paint starts deteriorating and when lead dust and flakes

Asbestos Abatement in San Diego

Written by 201 creative | April 14, 2018

What is Asbestos Abatement in California? Asbestos abatement testing is testing to determine whether the removal of asbestos from the home or building is necessary in order to ensure the property’s ongoing safety. What are some common household locations where asbestos is found: Common household locations where asbestos is found include: What are Some of the