Even though the number of meth labs in Utah has reduced over the last few years, the number of meth users has risen. The meth epidemic in Utah crosses socioeconomic boundaries like no other drug and early numbers are indicating that as many as 10% of single-family homes and 60-80% of rental properties are contaminated.
Meth is made using a chemical process that is not natural. In fact, both the cooking and smoking processes can releases harmful and toxic contaminants. And recent research and empirical evidence is mounting, indicating that this residue can indeed be harmful to your health.
Do My Buyers Really Need to Test for Meth?
At AEI Decon, we encourage all home buyers to conduct a meth residue wipe sample as part of their due diligence. Indeed, many quality home inspectors offer this service for minimal additional fees. Of course, this may seem like an unnecessary expense. However, it is much cheaper than clean-up costs, renovations, and medical bills. All of which may occur due to contamination.
Furthermore, we also recommend that your buyer directly ask the seller who completed the meth test. (Tests performed by professionals and processed via a laboratory are consistently more accurate.) Ask for copies of those results and if you have questions about the levels or decontamination. This will protect you from any unfortunate misunderstandings or false readings.
If you have any other questions, feel free to give us a call. We’re always happy to help. (801) 888-6698.