Methamphetamine Decontamination
Colorado Restoration Experts use the highest grade equipment and most trusted methods to provide quality meth decontamination services in Colorado Springs and surrounding areas for your home or business.
The use of meth in the US has increased six-fold since 2013. Meth contamination isn’t always connected to a meth lab or meth production.
In fact, just one heavy session of meth smoking can put a room over the 0.5 microgram threshold – the minimum amount for an area to be considered toxic. So, even if your home wasn’t previously used as a meth laboratory, a past resident could have contaminated it simply by smoking.
What Are the Signs of Previous Meth Use in a Home?
The signs of meth use in a home can range from severe to subtle. Whether you’re buying a property or inspecting an existing property, keep an eye out for these telltale signs and contact Colroado Restoration Experts if you suspect meth exposure.
- Burned aluminum foil: Aluminum pipes are a common method of smoking meth.
- Strange comments from neighbors: If your neighbors noticed strange behaviour from previous occupants, it may be a sign of meth use. Keep an ear out for comments about shut-in behavior, strange equipment around the home, strong chemical odors, and using other home’s garbage cans.
- Heavy blinds and blackout curtains: Heavy blinds can be signs that previous tenants were trying to hide meth use/production.
- Dilapidated property: Many meth labs fall into disrepair.
- Drug-related arrest records of previous residents: It’s always worth checking to see if owners, their family members, or previous tenants have been arrested for meth-related offenses.
What are Symptoms of Meth Exposure?
You might suspect meth contamination if you experience any of these bodily symptoms. As always, the opinion of a medical professional is necessary for any diagnosis. Pay attention to whether or not you feel better when spending extended time away from your home.
- Watery, red, and buring eyes
- Skin irritations and rashes
- Chest pain
- Chronic sneezing and coughing
- Shortness of breath
- Nervous system issues like tremors or shaking
- Throat problems
- Moderate or severe headaches
- Dark-colored urine
- Rapid heart rate
- Fever
- Brain fog or mental decline
- Hallucinations
Not sure if what you’re seeing indicates Meth?
Can a Building be Completely Cleared of Meth?
No, a building can never be completely cleared of Meth. However, we can bring your home or business back to an entirely safe living environment. Third-party testing is always done before residents can re-enter a building, ensuring that no property will ever be left in a toxic state for your health.
Proper testing will indicate which rooms have been exposed to meth. Colorado Restoration Experts will properly treat the spaces that pose a health hazard, but will also make sure that spaces that do not have meth contamination are not touched.
Once final inspections show that levels of meth have dropped below state-regulated levels, your house will be completely safe to inhabit. If you decide to sell your house in the future, you won’t even have to disclose the building as a meth-affected property.
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The Meth Remediation Process
Meth is a toxic chemical and must be cleaned and removed by following strict state and federal regulations. Colorado Restoration Experts use the highest grade equipment and methods to rid your home of residual meth contamination.
1. Testing: We will connect you with a trusted testing company that will let you know the extent of meth in your home.
2. Location Prep: Once tests come back, we will start prepping the building for remediation. Loose objects may need to be cleaned or discarded if they have been exposed to meth.
3. Containment: Following rigid protocol, our team contains the meth to a sealed-off area. This way we can remove the material without it affecting uncontaminated spaces like entryways, hallways, and workspaces.
4. Remediation: Meth removal professionals use specialized cleaners to treat your building’s surfaces. After surfaces are treated, we address your plumbing and air handling systems. Finally, we may decide to use a high-pressure washer to finalize the decontamination process.
5. Inspection: The final step is to bring in a 3rd-party testing company to make sure your space has been thoroughly cleaned. We will provide a comprehensive report detailing the results of the remediation.
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