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Moisture Nightmares on Main Street

A homeowner’s worst nightmare. Two years ago, an Eagan resident, discovered major water intrusion problems in his home...
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Find out how man's best friend can be your best defense against moisture intrusion. Learn more about our Detection Dogs

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Keeping your Basement Dry: Besides rain gutters, one of the best ways to keep water away from your house would be to properly landscaping around your house... Basement Tips

Caulking 101 - Protect Your Home from Mold in 10 Minutes: Every home owner should be well familiar with caulking, and if you are not, now is the time... Caulking Tips

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Certified Moisture Testing (CMT) fills the need for experienced, objective assessments of moisture intrusion in residential and commercial buildings. Our mission is to offer an honest, unbiased, data-backed evaluation of any moisture issues that exist in a building.

Home Buyers

Fewer Surprises Help Provide Peace of Mind! Like any investment, buying a home involves taking a risk. Lessen that risk by knowing if moisture problems will require expensive repairs. See why making the decision to have your home tested will help ensure you make a sound investment. Moisture inspection for buyers

Home Sellers

Want a Competitive Edge on The Housing Market? There is no doubt there are more houses on the market today than ever. As a seller, you need to do everything you can to set your home apart from the rest. Create a competitive edge by having your home tested for moisture problems prior to listing. Pre-sale Testing

Real Estate Professionals

More Sales, Less Negotiation, Reduced Listing Time. A growing number of agents now suggest pre-listing inspections to sellers. The reason is simple – a quality moisture inspection benefits everyone involved. Furthermore, sellers who’ve had a pre-listing inspection are likely to sell homes more quickly and with fewer surprises. Moisture Testing for Smoother Sales

10-Year Warranty

Is Your Investment Rotting Away? If your home is less than 10 years old, it's important to have your home moisture tested before the warranty from the builder runs out. Water intrusion problems can occur even if you don't see or smell any symptoms of moisture. Warranty Moisture Inspections


Why Do I Need An Inspection?

Signs and symptoms of moisture intrusion are often hidden, and most homeowners are not aware that moisture intrusion is occurring and causing damage to the home. While this is especially true with stucco homes, moisture testing on all types of homes is the best way to minimize the risk of water damage and identify problems before they become serious. Identified early on, preventative measures can be taken to stop the damage...the importance of moisture testing


Ice Dams: Ice dams can occur when your living space leaks warm air into your attic. The heat loss causes the snow to melt and then refreeze...more on Ice Dams

Condensation: Condensation in the wintertime can create serious problems with windows and the walls of your home. It is important to keep the humidity level inside the home low enough to prevent condensation from occurring; bathroom and kitchen vent fans, dehumidifiers and air exchangers can all aid in keeping the humidity at an acceptable level.

Gutters and downspouts: Remove leaves and debris from gutters and downspouts. Reattach gutters that have pulled away from the house. Run a hose on the roof and check for proper drainage. If leaks exist, dry the area and use caulking or epoxy to seal the leak.

Exterior caulking: Inspect caulking and replace if deteriorating. Scrape out all the eroding caulk and re-caulk the needed area.

Window sills, door sills, and thresholds: Fill cracks, caulk edges, repaint or replace if necessary.

Foundation: Check foundation walls, floors, concrete and masonry for cracking, heaving, or deterioration. If a significant number of bricks are losing their mortar, call a professional.If you can slide a nickel into a crack in your concrete floor, slab or foundation, call a professional immediately.

Roof: Inspect roof surface flashing, eaves and soffits. Check flashings around all surface projections and sidewalls.

Decks and porches: Check all decks, patios, porches, stairs and railings for loose members and deterioration. Open decks and wood fences need to be treated every four to six years, depending on how much exposure they get to sun and rain. 

Landscape: Cut back and trim all vegetation and overgrown bushes that are touching structures. Limbs and leaves can cut into your home's paint, requiring repainting. A little trimming can save a lot of money and time.

Air Exchangers/Vents: Clean air exchanger filters regularly, and make sure all vent openings are clean and unobstructed.

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Specializing in Structural Moisture Damage caused by water, condensation, humidity, poor ventilation, inadequate insulation, mildew and mold.