6 Reasons Why You Should Drug Test Homes

Meth Labs have long term material issues - - The chemicals used in the manufacturing of
Methamphetamine do not dissipate with time.

Narcotic residue can be hazardous - - Any narcotic residue left behind by prior occupants can be
hazardous to you, the buyer, the tenant, and anyone living in close proximity to the property.

Meth can be produced anywhere - - Production of meth can take place in any structure. Don't assume
that any property is above Meth.







Protect YOU the owner from unexpected clean up costs - - The cost of cleaning up these sites can run
into tens of thousands of dollars.

Comply with new lending rules - - More and more lenders are requiring some type of                           
environmental review prior to lending.






Meth lab remediation can cost anywhere from $14,000.00 to $100,000.00


Drug Testing Your Home Article

Map of Meth Lab siezures in America 2007















Barns, outbuildings, hotel and motel rooms, apartments, storage sheds, garages and vacant buildings
are common places where meth is produced. Remote locations are often chosen to hide the smell from
the chemicals needed to make the drug.

Hazardous chemicals may be dumped on the ground or in nearby streams and lakes, or simply left
behind. These toxic waste products can remain for a long time as residue on bathtubs, toilets or sinks.
As an example, motel rooms and apartments that are used to make meth can be a health risk to the next
unsuspecting tenants.
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Protect yourself, your family, and your tenants, have your property tested before you move in or before
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investment occurred!
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Indicators of Methamphetamine Manufacturing

  •          Strong smell that might resemble urine or unusual chemical smell like ether, ammonia or
    acetone.
  •          Little or no traffic during the day, but lots of traffic at extremely late hours.
  •          Extra efforts made to cover windows or reinforce doors.
  •          Residents never putting out their trash or instead burn their own trash.
  •          Lab materials surrounding the property (lantern fuel cans, red chemically stained coffee
    filters, clear glass jugs and duct tape).
  •          Vehicles loaded with trunks, chemical containers or basic chemistry paraphernalia -
    glassware rubber tubing, etc.
  •          Laboratory glassware being carried into the residence.
  •          Inhabitants smoking outside due to the fumes.
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