The Dangerous Reality of Mold in the Workplace Business owners have a responsibility to keep their employees safe and sound while at work, but many don’t realize that they could very well have a silent danger lurking right under their noses. What we’re talking about...
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The Dangers of Exposure to Toxic Smoke
The Dangers of Exposure to Toxic Smoke The responsibilities of a repair and restoration company are far-reaching, but there are few as important as the removal of biohazardous materials. When toxic chemicals haven’t been properly removed from either a residential...
What to Do About Mold in Your Attic and Crawl Space
What to Do About Mold in Your Attic and Crawl Space Think mold in your attic or crawl space is no big deal? Think again! Just because mold is out of your direct line of sight doesn't mean that you should ever put it out of your mind. Even a seemingly small mold...
What You Need to Know About Meth Labs in Your Home
What You Need to Know About Meth Labs in Your Home The war on drugs has been waging since the 1980s, but the illegal manufacture of methamphetamines continues to be a problem here in Colorado. Because most home buyers and homeowners are not familiar with the drug and...
Your Fire Damage Has Been Fixed… But What About Smoke Odors?
Your Fire Damage Has Been Fixed... But What About Smoke Odors? Living through the experience of a house fire is extremely stressful. Once everyone has been declared safe and the fire department has allowed you to re-enter your home, you may feel like you’re in the...
The Dangers of Formaldehyde and What You Can Do
The Dangers of Formaldehyde and What You Can Do If you’ve been keeping up with the news, you may have seen or read about a recent story regarding the discovery of formaldehyde lurking inside of a Colorado home. Just months after moving into a new home, one family...
3 Simple Facts About Smoke Damage
Know These 3 Important Facts About Smoke Damage A house fire is terrifying. After evacuating the home and calling the fire department, you and your loved ones are forced to wait outside as the rescue team fights to extinguish the flames and save your home from burning...
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...
Meth 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....
Meth 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. The Devil You Don’t...
Is Black Mold Toxic to Your Family?
Black mold, or stachybotrys chartarum, is often referred to as “toxic” black mold. That’s because it produces trichothecene mycotoxins. Mycotoxins are nasty poisons that can cause serious health problems and even death. Mycotoxins from fungi like black mold have been...
Why 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...