Environmental issues such as mold, radon, imported corrosive (Chinese) drywall can have possible negative health effects for your familiy.  Let us help detect those potential health threats in your home!

MOLD:

Mold is a naturally occuring process in the environment that breaks down organic material.  This is a natural process in the outdoors, but when indoor mold occurs it can lead to negative health effects in humans.  There are thousands mold spores everywhere, including indoors. The problem comes when indoor mold spores get exposed to moisture and begin to grow.  This can be as a result of some form of leak into the home from the plumbing system or roof.  Mold is typically found in bathroom wet areas, due to moisture and humidity, but these molds are kept under control through normal household cleanings.  When mold forms in areas behind walls and under floors or in attics, these are situations when mold can cause negative health effects.

As part of All PRO's home inspection process, our inspectors look for water penetration issues that could lead to mold inside the home.  If there are any red flags for possible mold, the inspector may recommend further mold testing.   

RADON:

Radon is a colorless and odorless gas that occurs from the radioactive breakdown of Radium in the soil.  Radon is present in all fifty states and can have serious health effects on humans. Every home has some level of radon, but only when it exceeds a certain level, is when actions are recommended. The EPA has indicated that Radon gas is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the world. It has not received the public attention that it deserves, but the public is now becoming more aware of it's potential serious health consequences in humans.  Have you ever wondered why many people get lung cancer, yet they never smoked in their entire life. As homes have become more energy efficient, it has caused an unpredicted consequence, a build-up of radon gas inside of homes. This can cause serious health effects in non-smokers and even more so in people who do smoke.

The ONLY way to determine if a home has elevated levels of radon gas is to have it tested for radon. Once a home is found to have elevated levels of radon, there are ways to reduce (mitigate) the radon gas to safe levels in the home. Don't risk your family's health by not knowing if there is higher radon levels in your home or the home you are about to purchase. You don't have to have a full home inspection to get your home tested for radon, just a concern for your family's health.

Call All PRO and have your home tested for radon today!

Imported Corrosive "Chinese" Drywall:

If your home was built between 2004 and 2007, there may be a chance it was built using this corrosive type of drywall.  This was during the building boom when drywall was scarce and some builders resorted to importing drywall from China.  Several years later, it was discovered that when this drywall was used in the construction, it caused many problems in the home. Some of these were early failures of A/C systems, severe corrosion of plumbing, electrical and other metalic components in the home.  The sulfur gas emitted from this drywall may also be linked to negative health effects.  We know what signs to look for in the home that can indicate possible use of this corrosive drywall. Let us help you find out if your home might contain this harmful drywall.