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New townhome closure day November 1, 2004; Oil-like smell in upstairs bathroom past 4 months or so. About 1.5 months ago a leakage from this bathroom to lower level bathroom occurred, with no water on floor. It was repaired last month,apparently grout needed repair, but bad oil-like smell continues, perhaps worse. Really toxic-like smell. Would appreciate knowing who I could hire to test chemicals in air as my son has severe Crohn's and do not want him made more sick by any

Answer:

You might caLL someone dealing with indoor air technology - there are several.

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