Old Houses and New Arrivals
Taylor has a long history as a Blackland Prairie farm and railroad town, and it shows. Streets near the historic downtown are lined with homes built in the early 1900s, many with wood floors, tall ceilings and additions from different decades. Taylor is also known for its barbecue, and more recently for the large semiconductor plant being built on the edge of town, which has brought new workers, new homes and more demand for rentals.
Both sides of Taylor come with indoor air questions.
Why Indoor Air Matters in Older Taylor Homes
Houses that have stood for 80 or 100 years have seen a lot. Some sit on pier-and-beam foundations, so air from under the floor can drift up through gaps. Many have had central air added long after they were built, with ducts squeezed into attics or run through tight spaces. Over the decades, layers of dust, old odors and everyday life settle into closets, built-ins and the HVAC system.
Newer homes on the growing edges of town have the opposite issue. They're sealed tight, so smells from cooking, pets, new flooring and fresh paint don't have an easy way out.
And every home in Taylor shares the same prairie wind, humid summers and long AC season. Over time, all of this builds your home's bio-load, the tiny particles and microbes that collect in the air, on surfaces and in the ductwork. Learn more in What Is Your Home's Bio-Load?
For Landlords and New Renters
With more people moving to Taylor for work, many homes are changing hands or turning over between tenants. A whole-home treatment between renters is a simple way to give the next household a fresh start, especially after pets or smokers. Our guide for rental turnovers shows how to fit it into your make-ready schedule.
What the Dry Fog Treatment Does
The treatment uses the patented Pure Maintenance VaPURE dry fog system in two steps. A very fine dry fog of a hydrogen peroxide and peracetic acid solution moves through the whole home, including closets, built-in cabinets and the ductwork. It helps reduce the bio-load and neutralize odors on hard surfaces, then breaks down into water, oxygen and vinegar. Then a surface protectant goes on the same way.
The droplets are small enough to float and settle without wetting surfaces, which matters in an older home with original wood. The dry fog treatment is done in one day. See the details on our dry fog treatment page.
Your Free Phone Consultation
Taylor is within our service area, and we travel out from Austin on treatment day. A team member calls you, asks what you've noticed, and asks about the HVAC system, filter, returns and any spots where outside air seems to sneak in. A Comfort Advisor then explains your options and sends you a written quote based on square footage.
Taylor FAQ
Our house is on pier and beam. Can you still treat it?
Yes. We treat the living space and the ductwork. During your phone consultation, we'll talk about any gaps in the floor or around doors, since sealing those helps keep the air fresher afterward.
We just bought an older home and it smells musty. Where do we start?
We don't perform or collect lab testing. If you'd like your air tested, or you've had a leak or visible growth, start with an independent state-licensed professional. Once any repairs are done, a whole-home treatment is a good way to start fresh.
How soon can a rental be shown again?
The dry fog treatment is done in one day, and the team tells you when it's ready to reenter. We'll help you plan it around your turnover.
Book Your Free Taylor Consultation
Call 512-904-4646 or email IAQ@goldeagleservices.com to set up your free phone consultation. We're available Monday through Saturday, 7am to 7pm.