Mold growth is caused when water damages sit too long. Water damages are the number one cause of mold growth, but mold can happen for other reasons, such as poor ventilation and humidity instability. If you have mold stains, you already have mold growth inside your home. You should call a professional such as Colorado [...]
Roofing, along with insulation, is one of the more common places we find asbestos, but is asbestos exposure a concern when it is on the exterior of your home? The easy answer is yes. Asbestos exposure can happen inside your home, as well as outside. Asbestos becomes friable and dangerous when it is broken or [...]
Winter weather is always harsh, but water damages are expected during the winter months. From frozen pipes to ice dams, water disasters can cause significant damages to your property. The first line of defense against water damages is to be prepared. Below, Colorado Hazardous Environmental will discuss Winter water damages and how to prevent them [...]
Crime scenes occur more regularly than we would all like to admit, but when they do occur at our homes or businesses, it becomes even more real. What do you do now that your property was the victim of a crime scene? Do you clean it up? Do you just move on as nothing happened? [...]
Your basement or attic could have hazardous materials without you knowing. Asbestos is commonly found in these areas, and rodents love to make nests in basements and attics. Below, we will discuss the hazards of asbestos in insulation, as well as rodents in the home. Insulation and Asbestos Homes that were built before the late [...]
Water stains are usually a precursor to mold. If you have water stains, you have a leak or have experienced water damages to your property. Mold grows the best in the dark, warm, wet areas. Most leaks that occur happen in areas that you do not frequent. Attics and basements are two of the main [...]
Shocking as it may sound, lead paint is still being found in houses and businesses throughout the United States. Lead paint is very hazardous to young children, the elderly, and pregnant women. If you live in an older house, even if it has been remodeled, it should be tested for lead paint. While you may [...]
This winter has been harsh so far, and unfortunately, we have more to come. With severe winter weather, we usually see an influx of mold growth. This is generally from winter water damages that go overlooked and may not be found for months. Colorado Hazardous Environmental has some tips to ensure you spot any water [...]
With the heavy snows can come significant storm damages, but one is often overlooked. Heavy snows can cause water damages, but it can also cause major sewage problems on the interior and exterior of your property. With excessive snowmelt, your sewage can become clogged and overflow in other areas. Sewage not only smells terrible, but [...]
