by themailman | Aug 23, 2021
California Renters and Landlords cringe when it comes to the topic of mold. But what are the rights of each party when a concern comes up about potentially toxic mold? In 2015 the California state legislature passed SB-655 to provide more clarity and offered up...
by themailman | Aug 23, 2021
Each of us shares our air, food, water and shelter with tiny colonies of microorganisms that include viruses, bacteria and fungi. Most of these miniscule microbes are harmless, but some are pathogens—the kind that can make you sick, such as the novel coronavirus that...
by themailman | Aug 23, 2021
Although the formaldehyde assessment has grave implications for public health, previous administration officials refused to allow the EPA to release it. A 2017 DRAFT assessment of formaldehyde that was suppressed by the Trump administration found that the chemical...
by themailman | Jul 27, 2021
The Mailman team is led by senior environmental consultant, Chris Chapleau. Chris entered the environmental industry as a business development consultant; excited to help others by improving the reach of the inspection firm he worked for. A series of events found him...
by themailman | Jun 28, 2021
This Guide, provided by the EPA, provides information and guidance for homeowners and renters on how to clean up residential mold problems and how to prevent mold growth. The content on these web pages is based on EPA’s publication “A Brief Guide to Mold,...
by themailman | Jun 23, 2021
Asbestos and Lead Real Estate Disclosures Many homes built prior to 1978 in Santa Clarita and the Antelope Valley (Lancaster and Palmdale) may have lead-based paint and asbestos and require Asbestos and Lead Real Estate Disclosures. If disturbed this can pose a...
by themailman | May 6, 2021
Not everyone was born with a green thumb and a knack for taking care of houseplants. Thankfully, there are several popular plants that require very little maintenance to thrive indoors. One of the easiest and most natural ways that you can combat indoor air pollution...
by themailman | May 4, 2021
Fashion trends in the building industry change with time. The textured “popcorn ceilings”, also known as acoustic, stucco, or cottage cheese, have given way to modern smooth textures. For Southern California residents wanting to scrape these potentially...
by themailman | May 3, 2021
Southern California and the Greater Los Angeles area has been besieged by record-setting wildfires with little or no end in sight. Although drought stricken foothills have been most susceptible to these fires the urban sprawl of recent decades has brought them to our...
by themailman | Mar 22, 2021
The spring and summer months are the busiest time of year for the real estate markets of Santa Clarita and the Antelope Valley. Whether you are building your dream home or purchasing an older home that has been listed on the market, indoor air quality when buying a...
