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Michael Marquis
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Founder & Senior Inspector
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Join date: Sep 20, 2024
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Michael is a Licensed Lead and Asbestos Inspector in Maine and Owner of HarborLight Property Inspections and HarborLight Property Management. With a background in residential property management, he founded HarborLight Property Inspections to protect families from hazards like lead, asbestos, and radon. He combines hands-on experience with a passion for creating healthier homes and safer indoor environments throughout Southern Maine.
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Sep 4, 2026 ∙ 6 min
The Smart Pause: How One Maine Asbestos Inspection Kept a Triplex Repair on Track
A real-world Maine case study showing how a routine ceiling repair became a pre-renovation asbestos decision point - and how a focused inspection gave the tenant, contractor, property manager and owner a clear, documented path forward.
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Aug 23, 2026 ∙ 13 min
Know Before You Close: Environmental Due Diligence for Older Maine Homes
Older homes can charm at first glance, but their exterior often tells a more important story. Peeling paint on siding, trim, windows, columns, and porch details may signal lead-based paint hazards that matter for buyers, owners, and families alike. Knowing what to look for outside can help you make smarter decisions before repairs, renovations, or closing.
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Jul 24, 2026 ∙ 4 min
Lead Inspection Maine: What an XRF Inspection Revealed in an 1864 Home
Discover how a Maine DEP-certified XRF lead inspection uncovered widespread lead-based paint in an 1864 Portland home before renovation began. Learn why deteriorated windows—not just high lead readings—posed the greatest risk, and how professional lead inspections help Maine homeowners, buyers, and property managers make safer renovation decisions before creating hazardous lead dust.
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