About Us
Branch Environmental is the leading provider of Environmental Services in Athens, Oconee and surrounding counties. Emergency water damage response, asbestos inspections and remediation, mold removal & more.
Our Office
72-1/2 N. Main Street
Watkinsville, GA 30677
(706) 310-0097
customerservice@branchenvironmental.com
M-T: 7:00-4:00
Fri: 7:00-3:00
On Call 24 x 7
Essential Oils For A Healthy Home
Mold & Air QualityMost cleaning products you can purchase are full of harsh chemicals that can be dangerous to use or inhale. Manufacturers of these products do not have to disclose all of their ingredients, which means there are ingredients that are not listed on the label. According to the Environmental Working Group (EWG), “Government agencies and independent […]
A Simple Guide To Cleaning Mold
Mold & Air QualityEveryone has to clean mold from their home from time to time. Whether you live in a mansion or an apartment, your home is your safe place. The place you feel most comfortable. Many, many of the cleaning products sold today are full of toxic chemicals and undisclosed ingredients. Keeping it clean is essential, but […]
MONSTROUS MOLD!
Mold & Air QualityThe Top 5 Places It Hides Halloween is here and ghosts and goblins are out and about. Luckily, you can keep the spooky things away by staying nice and safe inside your home. Right?!? Not so fast. Your home may be safe from the ghosts and gremlins, but monstrous mold could be hiding right under […]
Mold Allergy Symptoms & Prevention
Mold & Air QualityMold allergies are caused by breathing in the spores of fungi that are in the air. For some people, these do not cause any problems. However, for those that are allergic to mold, symptoms can range from irritating to debilitating. When you have a mold allergy, your immune system reacts to the mold as though […]
What Is Asbestos
Asbestos & LeadAsbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that is made up of tiny, pointed fibers. In fact, asbestos includes several different minerals with the same characteristics. You are probably most familiar with asbestos from the diseases mesothelioma and asbestosis, but your grandparents’ generation would have known it as an excellent building material. Asbestos fibers are strong […]
Asbestos Removal – What You Need To Know
Asbestos & LeadAsbestos is a tricky subject that is often misunderstood. But what is asbestos anyway? And why should you be concerned with it? The simple fact is that asbestos is a very common component of many building materials from vinyl flooring to wallboard to roofing tar. When you embark on a project that will disturb these […]
5 Reasons To Get A Mold Inspection When Purchasing A Home
Mold & Air QualityIt may come as a surprise that a professional mold inspection is a great thing to add when you are purchasing a home. Buyers often assume that the standard home inspection covers all the bases, but it can leave some key things out. A mold inspection takes a comprehensive look at the home you are […]
Asbestos Inspections in Georgia. All You Need To Know.
Asbestos & LeadBefore starting a demolition or renovation project, there is a good chance you need to get an asbestos inspection. It’s an often overlooked step that is necessary to keep you both safe and in compliance. In this article, we are going to break down exactly when you need an asbestos inspection in the state of […]
5 Reasons You Need Professional Clean-Up Help Following a Bat Infestation
Mold & Air QualityLet’s say you just went up to your attic for the first time in years this week to retrieve a special keepsake for your child’s graduation. As you open the door, you hear a fluttering sound, only to discover a colony of bats has made your attic their new home. You close the door and […]
Fire Safety for the Holiday
Water & Storm DamageThe 4th of July is a day away. You’ve got the grill and the fireworks ready to go. Now is a great time to stop and make sure you’re ready to celebrate safely. An average of 18,500 fires are started every year by fireworks. We are in the fire damage cleanup business, so we see […]