Under certain circumstances our environments can have a negative impact on our health so let’s look at ways to insure your house is a healthy place to live.  Because significant numbers of people suffer from adverse health issues related to their homes and offices, medical and environmental professionals have specific terms for these situations. You…

Water Intrusion Damage Water damage if  unchecked can lead to conditions that attract damaging insects such as termites & microbial activity. The following pictures are of water intrusion/termite damaged lumber used in a basement wall system along the exterior foundation wall; complete removal, mold remediation and the replacement of building materials was necessary to complete…

Do Mildew Odors Mean I Have Mold? When mildew odors or “musty” type odors are detected, some type of mold or other fungus is typically actively growing within a building.  When mold is in a “growth cycle” many types of molds emit microbial volatile organic compounds (MVOC’s). It is these types of compounds (gases) which…

Under certain circumstances our environments can have a negative impact on our health so let’s look at ways to insure your house is a healthy place to live.  Because significant numbers of people suffer from adverse health issues related to their homes and offices, medical and environmental professionals have specific terms for these situations. You…

A freshman at the University of Maryland died of complications from adenovirus on Nov. 18, raising concerns across the College Park campus as eight more students have contracted the illness. Olivia Paregol had a cough early in the school semester, and over the next few months her health continued to decline. The 18-year-old eventually developed…

Under certain circumstances our environments can have a negative impact on our health so let’s look at ways to insure your house is a healthy place to live.  Because significant numbers of people suffer from adverse health issues related to their homes and offices, medical and environmental professionals have specific terms for these situations. You…

  I had mold on the upstairs bedroom ceiling and thought that I needed a new roof. After Tom’s inspection, it turned out that I only needed

How To Know If You Have House Mold The first step is to perform a competent house mold assessment: Determining IF you have house mold is the first step; and if there is a problem, what is the extent of it. This may sound easier than it actually is because:

  Violet Frog (formerly DBA: Tom The Mold Guy) does a great job, and I definitely recommend them.  I am a Realtor, and recently I had a situation with a rental property where a mold test was needed quickly. Tom was able to work this appointment into his schedule, and come out to do the…

Under certain circumstances our environments can have a negative impact on our health so let’s look at ways to insure your house is a healthy place to live.  Because significant numbers of people suffer from adverse health issues related to their homes and offices, medical and environmental professionals have specific terms for these situations. You…

There are a number of different aspects that are important to understand about mold, and how mold grows in indoor environments. Understanding the characteristics about mold will help you develop a effective strategy to combat it Mold spores are too small to be seen by the naked eye. Only when mold grows in significant quantities…

Finding a good mold remediation contractor can be more challenging then most people realize.   We have a number of suggestions that are based on over 30 years of construction experience to help you find a competent individual. The individual should have verifiable experience which includes training and  “certifications”. In order to find a good mold…

The first step is to perform a competent house mold assessment: Determining IF you have house mold is the first step; and if there is a problem, what is the extent of it. This may sound easier than it actually is because:

How To Know If You Have House Mold The first step is to perform a competent house mold assessment: Determining IF you have house mold is the first step; and if there is a problem, what is the extent of it. This may sound easier than it actually is because:

Under certain circumstances our environments can have a negative impact on our health so let’s look at ways to insure your house is a healthy place to live.  Because significant numbers of people suffer from adverse health issues related to their homes and offices, medical and environmental professionals have specific terms for these situations. You…

We place injector “ports “along the crack, We seal the crack with eproxy, and we inject the crack with expanding  polyurethane sealant. $995. Minimum charge.  Foundation cracks can allow water to intrude and create conditions necessary for black mold to grow rapidly in basements. In order for mold to grow, excessive water, moisture, or humidity is…

Tom does great Mold Testing  

If you are looking for an honest opinion on what your mold problems are, Tom is the guy 1. Tom knows his stuff, works safely, has high quality work.

How To Know If You Have House Mold The first step is to perform a competent house mold assessment: Determining IF you have house mold is the first step; and if there is a problem, what is the extent of it. This may sound easier than it actually is because: