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Uncategorized • March 28, 2026

Meth Decontamination

by Kristi Durrant
When a Meth Test Changes a Real Estate Transaction
The phone call came right in the middle of the transaction.
The meth test results had just come back.
And the number was just over 1.0.
In Utah, that number matters. When a property tests above that threshold, the situation immediately changes. The property must be reported to the county health department and go through a full remediation process before it can be considered safe.
For my clients, that moment was unsettling.
They had found a home they loved.
They were ready to move forward.
And suddenly the path forward felt uncertain.
This is one of those moments where real estate becomes more than contracts and timelines. It becomes about protecting people and solving problems calmly.
Instead of panicking, we went straight to the solution.
We brought in MethMob, a company that specializes in remediation. They tested, treated, and carefully decontaminated the property. It took a few weeks for the process to be completed and cleared through the health department.
That did mean the closing had to be pushed back slightly.
But safety matters more than speed.
During the process, we also took care of a few additional items to make sure the home was truly clean and ready for its new owners:
• The ductwork and furnace were professionally cleaned
• A ceiling fan was replaced
• The home was fully cleared after remediation
By the end of the process, the property was safe, clean, and ready.
And my clients could move forward with confidence knowing they were walking into a healthy home.
Sometimes the best outcome in a real estate transaction isn’t that everything goes perfectly.
It’s that when something unexpected happens, you have someone in your corner who knows exactly what to do next.
Because the goal isn’t just to close a transaction.
The goal is to make sure the people who live there next are truly protected.
If you’re buying or selling a home in Utah and want someone who knows how to navigate the unexpected, I’m always happy to help.
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