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Sewage backup in basement in Highlands Ranch, CO
Sewage Backup Do’s and Don’ts Sewage backup tops the list ‘Homeowner Horrors’. The smell is just the beginning – a disgusting reminder of the bacteria, viruses, parasites and hazardous waste that has invaded your home. Even in small amounts, sewage can pose health hazards. If not quickly cleaned and sanitized, these hazards can spread to…
Read MoreThe Facts About Asbestos
The Facts About Asbestos Asbestos fiber is made from naturally occurring silicate crystals. Its fire resistance and good insulating properties made it a popular building material until late in the 20th century when research pointed to it causing serious health problems.
Read MoreMeth Lab Cleanup Facts
Meth Lab Cleanup Facts What is methamphetamine or meth? These days, unfortunately, any housing authority manager or landlord knows what methamphetamine or meth is. The insidiously addictive nervous system stimulant is cheap, easy to make and, therefore, ubiquitous. It’s also a deadly epidemic, destroying lives and property wherever it shows up.
Read MoreCrime Scene Cleanup Qualifications
Crime Scene Cleanup Qualifications Scenes of trauma present unique challenges and are subject to numerous stringent regulations and standards. The unfortunate fact is that trauma scenes often result in biological contamination and must be treated as such. In order to safely and thoroughly restore a trauma scene, a company needs to be appropriately licensed and…
Read MoreMeth Labs Leave Behind Toxic Ghosts That Can Haunt Your Family or Business
Meth Labs Leave Behind Toxic Ghosts That Can Haunt Your Family or Business “I have a family and rarely even have a glass of wine. What does methamphetamine have to do with me?” you ask. Any home could be haunted with toxic meth lab contamination.
Read MoreIllegal Marijuana Grow Operation Clean Up Tips
States like Colorado that have legalized marijuana for medicinal or recreational use have experienced unforeseen problems with illegal grow operations. In particular, concealed grow operations in apartments have increased. The concealed, enclosed and poorly ventilated operations can concentrate fumes from pesticides and other chemicals. But one of the biggest problems is potentially toxic levels of mold…
Read MoreDenver Housing Authority Certifies Abbotts for Meth Lab Cleanup
Denver Housing Authority Certifies Abbotts for Meth Lab Cleanup The Denver Housing Authority on January 31, 2015 authorized 10 Abbotts Fire and Flood technicians to supervise meth lab decontamination on properties the Authority manages. These days, unfortunately, any housing authority manager or landlord knows what methamphetamine or meth is. For property managers and owners, discovering a…
Read MoreWhy Remove Old Insulation?
Why Remove Old Insulation? There are any number of reasons you might want or need to remove old insulation from your attic or other spaces in your home or business. Whatever the reason, Abbotts has state-of-the-art equipment and expertise to remove hazardous old insulation safely and effectively. Hazards Many insulation materials contain asbestos, which…
Read MoreMeth Lab Cleanup Poses Unique Challenges for Housing Authorities, Landlords
Meth Lab Cleanup Poses Unique Challenges for Housing Authorities, Landlords Housing authorities and landlords can recover meth lab cleanup costs through government programs. A Big, Hazardous, Expensive Headache Unfortunately, we see it in the headlines too often: Secret meth lab busted. What we don’t see is what’s left after the headlines, the nasty, toxic, dangerous…
Read MoreGot Asbestos? Here’s What to Expect
Got Asbestos? Here’s What to Expect Asbestos is a fibrous material that is fire resistant and a good insulator, so it was a popular building material late in the 19th pointed to the substance causing numerous serious health problems. Studies showed that exposure to asbestos significantly increased risks of many cancers, including the horrific mesothelioma. Even brief exposure…
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