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What to line up before the work starts
Four plain-English guides for owners, contractors, and property managers. Each one matches a service we already provide in New York and Vermont.
Asbestos
Asbestos survey before renovating
New York and Vermont both require an asbestos survey before renovation or demolition, whatever the building's age.
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Lead rental registry inspection prep
What to have ready for a New York rental lead registry inspection, including dust wipes and a visual bare-soil check.
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Is mold testing worth it?
When a mold assessment helps, what a New York protocol covers, and why indoor air has no federal health-based standard.
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Blower door test for new construction
Blower door limits for new homes under the 2020 and 2025 New York energy codes, and both Vermont RBES pathways.
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Not sure which test you need?
Call 518.832.9213 or email support [at] cvenv [dot] com. Sample drop-off at our Queensbury office.