Hoarding situations can spiral quickly out of hand, causing an unhealthy living environment and one with many hazards. Hoarding stems from an obsessive-compulsive disorder that causes people to stockpile items and form an emotional attachment, leading to never throwing any items away. Most hoarders live in these horrid conditions for years until the family steps [...]
Lead paint shouldn’t be of concern, as it is not used anymore in paint. However, lead paint is still a problem that we are seeing throughout the United States. Both commercial and residential properties contain lead paint. While lead paint is not of major concern to a healthy adult, it can be concerning for others. [...]
Fall will soon be ushering in the cooler weather. With the cooler weather comes holidays, which is exciting, but it can also bring in unwanted rodents. Rodents are a problem as the weather gets colder. They need a warm place to sleep, breed, and eat. Your cozy home is the perfect place for them, as [...]
Roofing seems like the last place you would look for asbestos, but it was one of the more common materials that contained asbestos fibers. Roofing is meant to be strong and heat resistant, which made asbestos the perfect candidate. Asbestos roofing looks just like regular shingles, so it is hard to know if you have [...]
Mold growth is a common occurrence in households across the United States. From poor ventilation to water damages, the reasons for mold growth are endless. At Colorado Hazardous Environmental, we want to educate you on mold growth and what could cause it to happen in your home. Below we will discuss a single system that [...]
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? [...]
