Since the 1970s, governmental agencies such as the EPA have been trying to promote lead-based paint removal methods. Lead paint was a popular choice before 1978. Unfortunately, it was discovered that lead paints are actually toxic. Despite this understanding, there...
Lead paint poses a risk to the health of your family and others. Thankfully, since 1978, the practice of using lead-based paint in residential homes has crawled to a stop. However, despite efforts to contain and reduce the use of this highly toxic lead, many older...
Concerns have emerged over the last several decades regarding the effects of lead on mental and physical health. This has made lead a significant cause for concern among homeowners and homebuyers, especially those who currently have or are planning to have children....
A mold problem is nothing to take lightly. Unfortunately, it doesn’t take much for mold to be able to thrive. All you need is a few mold spores and some moisture to create an environment that encourages mold growth. If the situation isn’t dealt with promptly, you end...
Americans tend to spend over 75 percent of their lives indoors. Over the years, energy initiatives have led to buildings being more airtight than ever to save on the cost of heating and cooling systems. While this is generally a good thing and can even protect from...
We all want to do what we can to protect our families and ourselves from unhealthy elements and toxic compounds. Yet there’s one area that’s commonly overlooked when it comes to keeping our family healthy and safe. Volatile Organic Compounds are organic chemicals in...
Many people are aware of outdoor air quality testing, especially in larger cities where air pollution can be a big problem. However, many people don’t spend much time thinking about indoor air quality (IAQ). When it comes down to it, indoor air quality testing is just...
Mold assessments and mold remediation are two sides of the same coin when it comes to mold infestations in the home, office, or commercial buildings. A typical mold assessment consists of multiple steps to identify what, if any, types of molds exist and in what...
Mold swabs and indoor air quality tests are both utilized to detect mold and diagnose mold issues that can lead to health problems. However, these two types of tests are not the same and one tends to give more information than the other. The last thing anyone wants in...
Nobody wants mold in their home. When it comes to finding mold, moisture meters are by far one of the most useful tools of the trade for mold remediation. While there’s no real way to eliminate all of the mold spores in an indoor space, you can control and prevent...
Precision Environmental Services offers asbestos inspections, asbestos surveys, mold inspections, mold inspections, indoor air quality testing services, lead based paint inspections and Phase I & II environmental site assessments throughout the DFW Metroplex.
