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
Home Mold Remediation
Air QualityHome Mold Remediation You suspected mold all along. Perhaps it was the musty smell. Maybe you or a member of the family was suffering from chronic, allergy-like symptoms. Maybe the mold was already visible. You’ve had a thorough Indoor Air Quality Assessment and the best recommendation for you is a professional Home Mold Remediation. We’ll […]
Is Mold Dangerous?
Air QualityIs Mold Dangerous? The short answer is, yes it can be. While there is much mis-information around the subject, and the term Toxic Black Mold is exaggerated in many cases… mold is still something to take seriously. Mold growing in your house can cause adverse health effects and lead to chronic illnesses including intense cold […]
How To Navigate an Insurance Claim
Water & Storm DamageIf you have damage to your home or property, the thought of navigating an insurance claim can be daunting. The good news is that you don’t have to go it alone! At Branch Environmental, we deal with insurance claims every day. As your mitigation and restoration contractor, we consider it part of our obligation to […]
Asbestos Spotlight – Popcorn Ceilings
Asbestos & LeadYou may think your popcorn ceiling is a bit dated… or you may think it’s downright ugly. Scraping popcorn ceilings is a common DIY project. I urge you to step back a minute and gather some information before you take this project on in your home. While you may be inspired by that latest home […]
To Air Sample, Or Not?
Air QualityWe get a lot of calls asking for air sampling. Typically, this request comes because someone suspects they have a mold problem. We are happy to oblige if air sampling is really what you need. Often it is not. Humor Me With an Analogy Imagine that you have a headache. This headache has been going […]
Should I Check For Asbestos Before Purchasing A Home?
Asbestos & LeadYou are about to make one of the biggest investments of your life. Between appraisals, surveys, & inspections… you are shelling out cash in all directions. Then you started thinking about asbestos… In most real estate transactions, there is no requirement to get an asbestos inspection. But should you anyway? Let’s dig a little deeper […]
Can I Put a New Floor Over Asbestos Tiles?
Asbestos & LeadOne of the more common areas we find asbestos in homes is in vinyl floor tiles. Asbestos is found in the tiles themselves as well as the mastic used to adhere them to the floor. Homeowners are often surprised to see the tiles when they pull up old carpet with plans to put down a […]
The Best Mask for Grass Cutting Season
Air QualitySummertime is here. School is out, the kids are free… and it’s time to dust off the lawnmower and get to work. If you are anything like me, the thought of cutting grass sends you into an allergic coma. Fresh cut grass, pollen, and dust give me fits. About half-way through cutting the front yard, […]
Does Mold Exposure Have You Feeling Down
Air QualityMany people are unaware of the impact their home may be having on their health. If your home has hidden water damage or any issues with humidity or moisture, there is a good chance mold is also present in your environment. Exposure to mold is known to trigger inflammation, allergies, asthma, stress, fatigue, immune dysfunction and […]
Do I need a mold inspection? Time to think outside the box
Air QualityRecently, I was called to a home in Athens, GA to perform a mold inspection. The owner had been experiencing headaches and had determined that they were associated with something inside the home. In this case, the assumed cause was mold…