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Did you know that there’s something you can do today, right now, that will protect your loved ones’ health in 2017 and beyond? Sometimes it feels like your loved ones’ health depends mostly on chance – their genes, circumstances, and such. But there’s an action you can take right now that’ll set them up for better health in 2017 and for many years to come –

Call to schedule a full environmental evaluation of your property.

We’ll be happy to come test your entire home for common contaminants such as…

Do you think your house has lead-based paint? If it was built before the 1970s or 1980s, it’s pretty likely that it does, if you haven’t had it removed already. You may be wondering, is that a big deal?

Many people think that since lead-based paint was used in virtually all residential and commercial buildings before it was banned by the government in the 1970s, it’s alright. There haven’t been many widely-publicized studies that outlined the harmful effects of lead exposure.

However, lead is a highly toxic metal that’s a strong poison. Lead poisoning is a…

Many homes and commercial properties have insulation that contains asbestos. After all, asbestos is well-known for its insulating and fire resistant properties. Before the health risks of asbestos exposure were publicized in the 1970s and 1980s, asbestos was often used throughout people’s homes and businesses. Now the government prohibits the use of asbestos-containing materials in areas where people will be exposed. Disposal procedures are also heavily regulated to protect people from being exposed to asbestos.

When it’s okay

However, many, if not most, still have insulation in their attics and walls that contains asbestos….