This week on the Thoughts from the Crawlspace podcast, Jamie Miller, CEO of Gold Key Home Inspections, Inc., speaks with Dawn Coffee, Co-Founder of Your Environmental Services (YES) Laboratories, a family-owned environmental testing lab specializing in water and radon testing. Don shares the origins of YES Labs, the services they provide, and the critical importance of environmental testing in real estate transactions. 

Highlighting the challenges homebuyers face and debunking common misconceptions about radon and water quality, Dawn and Jamie discuss why proper testing is a vital step for every homeowner.

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Episode Highlights

• Importance of environmental testing: Proper water and radon testing are crucial in real estate transactions to ensure the safety and health of the home's environment.
• Regular water testing: Even city water can have lead contamination; annual water testing is recommended, and more frequent testing if there are changes in taste, color, or smell.
• Understanding well water: In addition to bacteria and nitrates, testing for metals like arsenic and lead is essential for well water.
• Radon testing: Radon levels can fluctuate due to several factors. Homeowners should test radon levels every two years and consider long-term monitors to ensure consistent safety.
• Running a business: Clear communication, defined roles, and leveraging each other’s strengths are critical for managing a successful family business.

Timestamps

(00:00) Clean Air, Clean Water: Essential Services for Real Estate

(04:56) The Importance of Testing for Lead in City and Well Water

(11:21) Understanding Water Testing and Contaminant Detection

(19:39) The Importance of Regular Water and Radon Testing in Homes

(29:00) Balancing Business and Marriage: Insights from Dawn Coffee

(35:29) Clean Air, Clean Water: Essential Tips for Healthy Living

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