EXPERT MOLD INSPECTION SANTA ROSA

Included With Your
Mold Inspection

Moisture Meter Testing and Thermal Imaging
Referral for FREE Remediation Estimate
Report with Photos & Scope of Work
ERMI/DNA Mold Test Option 

About the Inspectors:

The local family owned operator of Guaranteed Property and Mold Inspections, Inc., has been providing home, mold, radon, EMF, energy conservation audits and other environmental inspections and testing for 17 years in California.
We performed over 7,000 mold investigations, environmental indoor air sampling, home inspections, radon tests, thermal imaging, EMF consultation and energy saving audits. We are nationally certified, experienced, and fully insured to meet all of your inspection needs. As a nationally recognized experts, we personally provide all field inspection services and as a result is able to maintain the highest Better Business Bureau, Yelp and Angie List ratings. As expert consultants, we have assisted NBC news NightLine to develop a series of consumer awareness programs regarding unscrupulous mold companies, contractors, inspectors, and duct cleaners (see show videos at the bottom of this page).
Our extensive training and years of experience as a mold consultants, environmental testers, and home inspectors guarantees that you receive the most thorough, state of the art and comprehensive mold and indoor air quality inspection in the industry. As such, we exceed the current industry standards of practice and codes of ethics. We conduct every inspection as if we were moving our own family into the home or property. Every inspection includes consultation, testing options and a scope of work on potential indoor air pollutants including: mold, allergens, lead paint, asbestos, bacteria, ventilation, VOC's, formaldehyde, indoor air quality measures, EMF, water quality and Radon.
Unlike other mold inspection companies, who will need to refer you to an other environmental specialists, we are nationally certified experts who can handle the job without making you jump through hoops to hire additional inspectors. It is a code of ethics violation to both inspect and remediate. As a result, we can refer you to separate remediation companies that can provide you with a free estimate based on our written report and scope of work.
Take the time to read through our credentials and qualifications, as this is so important when hiring an inspector. Don't focus on price alone, you don't want cheap, rather you want good, when it comes to your families health and safety. Focus on value, quality, experience and professionalism. When you hire an inspector, any inspector, you are hiring their individual knowledge, experience and qualifications, so make sure you hire the best ; We are confident that you will be Guaranteed Properties next satisfied customer.

EXPERT MOLD INSPECTION SONOMA COUNTY

Included With Your
Mold Inspection

Moisture Meter Testing and Thermal Imaging
Referral for FREE Remediation Estimate
Report with Photos & Scope of Work
ERMI/DNA Mold Test Option 

About the Inspectors:

The local family owned operator of Guaranteed Property and Mold Inspections, Inc., has been providing home, mold, radon, EMF, energy conservation audits and other environmental inspections and testing for 17 years in California.
We performed over 7,000 mold investigations, environmental indoor air sampling, home inspections, radon tests, thermal imaging, EMF consultation and energy saving audits. We are nationally certified, experienced, and fully insured to meet all of your inspection needs. As a nationally recognized experts, we personally provide all field inspection services and as a result is able to maintain the highest Better Business Bureau, Yelp and Angie List ratings. As expert consultants, we have assisted NBC news NightLine to develop a series of consumer awareness programs regarding unscrupulous mold companies, contractors, inspectors, and duct cleaners (see show videos at the bottom of this page).
Our extensive training and years of experience as a mold consultants, environmental testers, and home inspectors guarantees that you receive the most thorough, state of the art and comprehensive mold and indoor air quality inspection in the industry. As such, we exceed the current industry standards of practice and codes of ethics. We conduct every inspection as if we were moving our own family into the home or property. Every inspection includes consultation, testing options and a scope of work on potential indoor air pollutants including: mold, allergens, lead paint, asbestos, bacteria, ventilation, VOC's, formaldehyde, indoor air quality measures, EMF, water quality and Radon.
Unlike other mold inspection companies, who will need to refer you to an other environmental specialists, we are nationally certified experts who can handle the job without making you jump through hoops to hire additional inspectors. It is a code of ethics violation to both inspect and remediate. As a result, we can refer you to separate remediation companies that can provide you with a free estimate based on our written report and scope of work.
Take the time to read through our credentials and qualifications, as this is so important when hiring an inspector. Don't focus on price alone, you don't want cheap, rather you want good, when it comes to your families health and safety. Focus on value, quality, experience and professionalism. When you hire an inspector, any inspector, you are hiring their individual knowledge, experience and qualifications, so make sure you hire the best ; We are confident that you will be Guaranteed Properties next satisfied customer.

EXPERT HOME INSPECTION SONOMA COUNTY

FREE with your Home Inspection√ Mold Physical Inspection and Moisture Meter Testing, Thermal Imaging 
√ Energy Conservation Audit ($400 annual savings) 
√ Security Alarm Installation Coupon ($300 value)
√ 90 Day Home Warranty (no deductible)
√ Same Day Report with Photos
√ Repair Estimates of Defects

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Local family owned operator of Guaranteed Property and Mold Inspections, Inc., has been providing home, mold, radon, energy conservation audits and environmental inspections for 17 years in California. We performed over 7,000 home inspections, mold investigations, energy saving audits,  radon tests, thermal imaging, EMF consultation and other environmental testing. We are is nationally certified, experienced, and fully insured to meet all of your inspection needs. As a recognized experts, we personally provides all field inspection services and as a result are able to maintain the highest, BBB, Yelp and Angie’s List ratings. As a national consultants, we have assisted NBC news NightLine to develop a series of consumer awareness programs regarding unscrupulous contractors, inspectors, mold companies and duct cleaners (see show videos at the bottom of this page). Our extensive training and years of experience as a home inspectors, mold consultants, and environmental testers, guarantees that you receive the most thorough, state of the art and comprehensive inspection in the industry. As such, we exceed the current industry standards of practice and codes of ethics. Our staff conducts every inspection as if we were moving our own families into the home. Every home inspection is backed up with a 90 home day warranty policy. Unlike other inspection companies, who will need to refer you to an environmental or other specialists, we are nationally certified experts who can handle the job without making you jump through hoops to hire additional people before the end of your inspection period: including the areas of: mold, indoor air quality, allergens, child safety, radon, formaldehyde, energy conservation, EMF, water quality, and VOC’s. As a result of our advanced training, We are able to offer a FREE Mold Inspection, and energy savings audit,  with each home inspection. Take the time to read through our credentials and qualifications, as this is so important when hiring an inspector. Don’t focus on price alone, “you don’t want cheap, rather you want good,” when it comes to an expensive home purchase, as well as your families health and safety. Focus on value, quality, experience and professionalism. When you hire an inspector, any inspector, you are hiring their individual knowledge, experience and qualifications, so make sure you hire the best ; We are confident that you will be our next satisfied customer

Minimal Fixes for Maximum Profit When Selling Your Home

Minimal Fixes, Maximum Profit! 

We all want to make the most money we can when selling our home. Talking to your Real Estate Professional will always be best, but you may want to consider:

Curb Appeal

The first impression is always the most important. Mow the lawn, repair the bare spots and trim the edges. Add new mulch around trees and shrubs. Invest in a few dozen inexpensive flowers and plants if the season permits it. Replace the welcome mat.

Look for pesky drips and leaks 

Make inexpensive plumbing repairs BEFORE showing the house. Fix that leaky sprinkler head that sprays the sidewalk and replace that dripping bathroom faucet.

Clean the carpets

Clean carpets look, feel and smell better. Replace small entrance rugs with new ones.

Replace screens

New screens are low priced and can make the exterior look fresh and new.

Replace any cracked or broken windows 

You'll usually have to do this anyway as part of closing the deal. Of course, all the windows should be cleaned thoroughly to give that shiny new feel. Even a brand new house that's dirty will fetch a lower price.

Paint

A bit of spackle and a coat of paint on rooms that have seen accidents needn't cost a lot and don't take a lot of effort.

Just a few inexpensive home improvements can result in more profit when listing your home. After all, shouldn't your home put its best foot forward, before the buyers do?

Required Renovation of Lead Paint in Your Home

Renovation, Repair and Painting Program: Consumers

Common renovation, repair, and painting activities that disturb lead-based paint (like sanding, cutting, replacing windows, and more) can create hazardous lead dust and chips which can be harmful to adults and children. Home repairs that create even a small amount of lead dust are enough to poison your child and put your family at risk. For more information, read EPA's guide that describes why you should hire a lead-safe renovator.   

Need to hire renovator or contractor?  Make sure you find EPA or state lead-safe certified renovation contractors in your area.

Who is at Risk for Lead Exposure?

Who is at Risk?

Children

Lead is particularly dangerous to children because their growing bodies absorb more lead than adults do and their brains and nervous systems are more sensitive to the damaging effects of lead. Babies and young children can also be more highly exposed to lead because they often put their hands and other objects that can have lead from dust or soil on them into their mouths. Children may also be exposed to lead by eating and drinking food or water containing lead or from dishes or glasses that contain lead, inhaling lead dust from lead-based paint or lead-contaminated soil or from playing with toys with lead paint.

Adults, Including Pregnant Women

Adults may be exposed to lead by eating and drinking food or water containing lead or from dishes or glasses that contain lead. They may also breath lead dust by spending time in areas where lead-based paint is deteriorating, and during renovation or repair work that disturbs painted surfaces in older homes and buildings. Working in a job or engaging in hobbies where lead is used, such as making stained glass, can increase exposure as can certain folk remedies containing lead. A pregnant woman’s exposure to lead from these sources is of particular concern because it can result in exposure to her developing baby.

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Lead Exposure Data

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) National Center for Health Statisticsmonitors blood lead levels in the United States. Get information on the number of children with elevated blood lead levels, and number and percentage of children tested for lead in your area.

According to CDC (PDF) (2 pp, 291 K, About PDF)

• The most important step parents, doctors, and others can take is to prevent lead exposure before it occurs.
• Until recently, children were identified as having a blood lead level of concern if the test result is 10 or more micrograms per deciliter of lead in blood. Experts now use a new level based on the U.S. population of children ages 1-5 years who are in the top 2.5% of children when tested for lead in their blood (when compared to children who are exposed to more lead than most children). Currently that is 5 micrograms per deciliter of lead in blood. The new, lower value means that more children likely will be identified as having lead exposure allowing parents, doctors, public health officials, and communities to take action earlier to reduce the child’s future exposure to lead.

EPA uses the CDC data to show trends on blood lead levels in children in America’s Children and the Environment.

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What are the Health Effects of Lead?

Lead can affect almost every organ and system in your body. Children six years old and younger are most susceptible to the effects of lead.

Children

Even low levels of lead in the blood of children can result in:

• Behavior and learning problems
• Lower IQ and Hyperactivity
• Slowed growth
• Hearing Problems
• Anemia

In rare cases, ingestion of lead can cause seizures, coma and even death.

Pregnant Women

Lead can accumulate in our bodies over time, where it is stored in bones along with calcium. During pregnancy, lead is released from bones as maternal calcium and is used to help form the bones of the fetus. This is particularly true if a woman does not have enough dietary calcium. Lead can also cross the placental barrier exposing the fetus the lead.  This can result in serious effects to the mother and her developing fetus, including:

• Reduced growth of the fetus
• Premature birth

Find out more about lead's effects on pregnancy:

• March of Dimes Healthy Pregnancy Exit
• Effects of Workplace Hazards on Female Reproductive Health, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

Lead can also be transmitted through breast milk. Read more on lead exposure in pregnancy and lactating women (PDF) (302 pp, 4.2 MB, About PDF).

Other Adults

Lead is also harmful to other adults. Adults exposed to lead can suffer from:

• Cardiovascular effects, increased blood pressure and incidence of hypertension
• Decreased kidney function
• Reproductive problems (in both men and women)

Read more on the health effects of lead

• EPA’s Integrated Science Assessment for Lead
• Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR).

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Lower Your Chances of Exposure to Lead

Simple steps like keeping your home clean and well-maintained will go a long way in preventing lead exposure. You can lower the chances of exposure to lead in your home, both now and in the future, by taking these steps:

• Inspect and maintain all painted surfaces to prevent paint deterioration
• Address water damage quickly and completely
• Keep your home clean and dust-free
• Clean around painted areas where friction can generate dust, such as doors, windows, and drawers. Wipe these areas with a wet sponge or rag to remove paint chips or dust
• Use only cold water to prepare food and drinks
• Flush water outlets used for drinking or food preparation
• Clean debris out of outlet screens or faucet aerators on a regular basis
• Wash children's hands, bottles, pacifiers and toys often
• Teach children to wipe and remove their shoes and wash hands after playing outdoors
• Ensure that your family members eat well-balanced meals. Children with healthy diets absorb less lead. See Lead and a Healthy Diet, What You Can Do to Protect Your Child (PDF)
• If you are having home renovation, repairs, or painting done, make sure your contractor is Lead-Safe Certified, and make sure they follow lead safe work practices (PDF)

Determine if your family is at risk for lead poisoning with the Lead Poisoning Home Checklist (PDF).

Lead Safe Home Checklist

Lead Poisoning Home Checklist
The following questions will help you determine if your family is at risk for lead poisoning.

1. Was your home built before 1978?
A majority of homes built before 1978 (especially homes built throughout the 1940s to 1960s), contain lead-based paint, which can have a dangerous effect on the health of young children (under the age of
six) and pregnant women.

2. Do you see walls, furniture, or window sills in your home with

chipping or peeling paint?

Lead-based paint is unsafe if it peels, chips, or cracks. Harmful lead dust is created when windows, doors, edges of stairs, rails, or other lead-based painted surfaces wear away over time. You or your landlord can get your home checked for lead by hiring a trained, certified professional. Many young children put their hands or other objects covered with lead dust in their mouths, which can cause serious damage to their health. Wash children’s hands, bottles, pacifiers, and toys often.

3. Do your children play in lead-contaminated soil near your home?
   Soil around homes with lead-based paint may have lead chips, dust, or flakes in it. Children can acciden- tally swallow this soil while playing outdoors, or the soil may be tracked indoors from shoes onto carpet and floors where children can eventually come into contact with it. Teach children to wipe and remove their shoes, as well as to wash their hands, after playing outdoors.
   
4. Do you store food in imported pottery that contains lead?
   Imported pottery and dishware usually contain lead. To protect your family from lead poisoning, use imported pottery only for decoration, and keep food and drinks in other safe, storage containers.
   
5. Do you work with lead in your job?
   You may be exposed to lead on the job if you work as a painter, ironworker, construction worker, cable splicer, automobile radiator repair mechanic, firearms instructor, metal shop worker, stained glass artist, or battery maker. If you work in a lead-related industry, change your work clothes before entering the home, wash your work clothes separately from the clothes you wear around your family, and remove your shoes before entering your home, as lead can be tracked indoors onto carpets, floors, and furniture.
   

If you have answered yes to any of these questions, have your home tested by a certified professional by contacting 1-800-424-LEAD (5323) or visiting www.epa.gov/lead. If you rent, find out if your landlord has checked your home for lead. Have your children tested for lead poisoning by asking your doctor or your health specialist at a Head Start center to do a simple blood test. Medicaid should pay for the cost of the lead poisoning test.