Allstate Home Inspections/Environmental Testing Franchise Press Releases and Franchise News

Radon
Radon is a naturally occuring odorless, colorless, inert gas that rapidly breaks down forming ionized radioactive decay elements;it is developed as uranium breaks down below the earths surface. High c... more (1/10/2006)

Powder Post Beetles A Common Pest In New England Barns, Wood Sheds And Basements
INTRODUCTION. Woodboring beetles function in nature to reduce dead wood to a form that can be utilized as plant food. Those attacking seasoned wood can be very destructive to the intended use of the w... more (1/10/2006)

Water In The Basement
As many as seven out of ten homes in New England have some degree of a problem with water in the basement or the crawl space. This article is designed to educate homeowners and home buyers about the v... more (1/10/2006)

Mold A Growing Concern!
In the last article I shared the many reasons why appraisers and home inspectors need to become more cognizant of mold. This article is for both home inspectors and appraisers. It will describe ve... more (1/10/2006)

Testing On Site Sewerage Disposal Systems
Septic system testing goes beyond the inspection industry standard of determining if "functional drainage" exists, yet you'll see from the next few paragraphs it isn't rocket science. ... more (1/10/2006)

Background Information On Lead
Lead is defined as "a heavy soft malleable bluish white metal that is alo an element. It is found mostly in combination and used especially in pipes, cable sheaths, batteries, solder, type metal, ... more (1/10/2006)

Carpenter Ants
Black carpenter ants are a common species throughout the United States. The ants are called "carpenters" not because they build from wood, but because of the material called "frass" - ... more (1/10/2006)

Termites
We've all heard the old Vermonter say " there ain't no termites in Vermont". Any one who has told you this was almost right. In the case of the Vermonter who grew up in a farmhouse... more (1/10/2006)

Enjoy The Quality Of Life That Comes With Building A Significant Income In Two Exploding Industries From The Comfort Of Your Home
At Allstate Home Inspection and Household Environmental Testing, Ltd., we're committed to positioning our franchisees to take advantage of the trends of today and tomorrow. That's why AHI has... more (1/2/2006)