Posts Tagged ‘Mould Removal Company Toronto & GTA’
Cooler Weather = Window Condensation = Mould
As the weather gets cooler and cooler, you may notice your windows developing that slick sheen of moisture. In many cases, it can be just a little bit of mist near the bottom of the window but in others, it can cover a large area and be a constant fixture. Beware – where there is…
Read MoreFall Maintenance Can Help to Control Moisture – and Mould
No one wants to contemplate the end of warm weather but it looks like fall is indeed upon us. As home and property owners, we should know that a little prevention can go a long way towards mitigating wear and tear – including the moisture issues that lead to mould. Fall – just before the…
Read MoreAsbestos, Mould Add to Controversial Project’s Woes
North Bay City council recently got a look at a highly anticipated report on the investigation into the renovations of the North Bay Memorial Gardens Arena. As the story unfolds, it’s becoming clear that planners didn’t properly budget for a large and complex project that ended up involving mould and asbestos removal – among many other unanticipated costs.
Read MoreCouple’s Mouldy DIY Nightmare Has a Happy Ending
After a mouldy home sent them to live in a trailer with three small children, a Southwestern Ontario family’s year-long housing nightmare recently had a Cinderella finish thanks to a celebrity home renovations expert and a caring community.
Read MoreAsbestos & Other Old Issues: Renovate or Demolish?
Municipalities all over North America are struggling with what to do with older buildings that require extensive renovations and retrofits. Asbestos, mould, lead paint and many other construction features that were common decades ago present issues that go beyond updating windows or decor.
Read MoreMould & Asbestos Complicate Rescue Reno
Basement apartment renovations seem like a great idea but they can reveal a host of problems in an older home – like the mould and asbestos that complicated a reno rescue.
Read MoreToronto Seniors Targeted by Mould & Construction Scam
A Toronto senior is one of nearly a hundred to be allegedly bilked out of hard earned life savings by an unscrupulous home renovations scam. The province has laid charges against Toronto builder Jack Singer and his companies in what they allege is a scam that has targeted up to 90 other seniors.
Read MoreMould Where You Least Expect It
Children’s toy and product manufacturer Fisher-Price is recalling an infant recliner seat that it says can expose babies to mould.
Read MoreHistoric Property = Old Issues (Asbestos & Mould)
A landmark property in downtown Belleville, Ontario has suffered a string of bad luck that has ended in its demolition. The historic Hotel Quinte had fallen on hard times recently and was the subject of a bankruptcy proceeding – and a sharp drop in value. Its current owners paid $1.9 million, where it was valued at $7.9 million just five years ago.
Even before the sale, the bankruptcy receivers had to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars remediating the property. Alongside fire and electrical violations and a malfunctioning boiler – which has been known to cause fires – the work included fixing a leaking roof in the laundry room along with mould removal and asbestos remediation.
Read MoreMould Problems Continue for Toronto Pharmaceutical Plant
A Toronto pharmaceutical manufacturing facility is still feeling the fallout several months after it shut down production when mould was discovered in the plant.
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