So, you finally put in the bid that won you the house. Congrats! In this tough housing market, just getting through the hoops of getting an offer accepted is cause for celebration. Sometimes you haven’t even seen the house in person, or if you did, it wasn’t for long.
And now, here you are, visiting it for the first time after the closing. Maybe you’ve brought along some family or friends to revel in your excitement. You climb out of your car, grab that champagne bottle from the backseat, and head inside to check out your new home. Opening the door, you cross the threshold and then it hits you. Literally. A smell no one wants to smell.
What is it? It could be a variety of things. Carpet that has seen one too many doggie accidents. A basement that has seen one too many teenage parties. Maybe it’s just neglect. Vent pipes could be clogged with animal nests, or something could have taken up residency in a crawl space. Whatever the reasons, it’s not ideal. No one wants to begin moving into their dream home while there are unidentifiable smells still living there.
At ABH Services, we have a variety of ways to help you rid your new home of these unpleasant odors and give you back the dream home you’ve worked hard to find.
Carpets
Trying to determine the source of smelly carpets can be tough. So much of it depends on where the smell is coming from and why. Whether it’s from moisture, a pet accident, cigarette usage, or mold, the carpet may be treatable or may need to be replaced. We have teams that can come and assess the reason for the odor and give you an idea of what your best course of action is.
Basements and Crawl Spaces
If, after more inspection, you determine the smells are coming from your basement, there’s a variety of factors that could be contributing to it. We all know that a wet basement is not a good basement, but how wet or why is another story. Mold usually accompanies the musty basement smell and is not something to mess around with. Give us a call and have someone from our team come to figure out what needs to be done and rid your house of that unpleasant, and perhaps dangerous, odor.
Appliances
Surprisingly, the things that are supposed to make our lives cleaner can actually make them smellier as well. The moisture that builds up in a malfunctioning dishwasher or poorly sealed front load washing machine can be a breeding ground for not only smelly smells but also mold, mildew (and even rotting items or food bits.) At ABH Services, we can send someone out to inspect your appliance and decide if the odor will disappear with just a good cleaning, if your machine needs a repair, or if it’s time for a new one. We also offer haul-away services and make sure large items are disposed of properly.
Homeownership is one of the joys that all Americans strive for. We at ABH are committed to helping your dream stay exactly that! Please give us a call at (781) 941-2422 or reach out to us through Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/abhservices/ . Thanks for considering us for all your home needs!