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Because we are among the industry's most trusted names in Indoor Air Quality (IAQ).

We've been around....... Since 1993.

Offering our clients qualifications and expertise unequaled in our fields.

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Investigations

Determine the Source of contamination and potential exposure.

Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Assessments

Assess both the physical and environmental condition of your home or building.

Professional Consultation

Remediation Protocol development, Project management and guidance.

Environmental Indoor Air Quality Testing and Analyses

Sampling and Laboratory analyses to properly measure the efficacy of remediation efforts and return to pre-loss conditions.

Expert Reporting and Recommendation

PhD Microbiologist sample result review and interpretation.

Indoor Air Quality Assessments

Before air monitoring can be deemed necessary a Certified "Indoor Environmental Professional" (IEP) (refer to American Industrial Hygiene Association or Indoor Air Quality Association ) should be tasked to conduct a walkthrough visual inspection. The purpose of this investigation is to determine the source of contamination and potential exposure. As well as developing a sampling strategy, if necessary.

• There is evidence of contamination. The purpose of such air monitoring is to assess the extent of contamination throughout a building.
• An individual displays symptoms of respiratory irritation or has been diagnosed with a disease that is or may be attributed to fungal exposure (e.g., aspergillosis).
• The presence of mold is suspected (musty odors, excessive humidity) but cannot be identified by a visual inspection (mold growth behind walls). The purpose of such air monitoring is to determine the location and/or extent of contamination.

Remediation - What you should know

1. The governing body for Remediation and Remediators Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration (IICRC) has made the following recommended guidelines for dealing with Mold and Moisture remediation efforts.
2. Property owners should contact a certified "Indoor Environmental Professional" (IEP) to ensure that remediation efforts are conducted safely with occupant protection ensured throughout the remediation process.
3. Whether or not remediators are trained to make the determination of condition, to do so creates a conflict of interest. Ethical considerations make such determination inappropriate and legislation may make it illegal. Even if qualified remediators should not act as an Indoor Environmental Professional (IEP) on projects in which they provide remediation services.
4. Mold remediation contractors should not act as their own Indoor Environmental Professional (IEP) or become a substitute for an independent Indoor Environmental Professional (IEP).
5. Post remediation verification should be conducted by an independent third-party.

People spend approximately 90% of their time indoors. Improper ventilation, poor building maintenance or uncontrolled sources of contamination can cause our time indoors to be uncomfortable or in extreme cases hazardous to our health.

• Each person inhales over 3,500 gallons of air each day. Children inhale more particles for their size than adults.
• Polluted air causes 94% of all respiratory problems.
• More than 31 million Americans have been diagnosed with asthma, about 1/3 are children under 18.
• Approximately 40,000 dust mites, can live in one ounce of dust.

It's no wonder the EPA has named indoor air pollution as one of the top 5 environmental risks to public health.

Indoor Air Quality Concerns

In the last several years, a growing body of scientific evidence has indicated that the air within homes and other buildings can be more seriously polluted (up to 100 times more polluted) than the outdoor air in even the largest and most industrialized cities.

"Poor indoor air quality can cause or contribute to the development of chronic respiratory diseases such as asthma and hypersensitivity pneumonitis. In addition, it can cause headaches, dry eyes, nasal congestion, nausea and fatigue. People who already have respiratory diseases are at greater risk."     -  American Lung Association

What Causes Indoor Air Problems?

Indoor pollution sources that release gases or particles into the air are the primary cause of indoor air quality problems in homes. Inadequate ventilation can increase indoor pollutant levels by limiting emission dilution. High temperature and humidity levels can also increase concentrations of some pollutants.

Pollutant Sources

There are many sources of indoor air pollution in any home. These include combustion sources, building materials and furnishings as diverse as deteriorated, asbestos-containing insulation, wet or damp carpet, and cabinetry or furniture made of certain pressed wood products; products for household cleaning and maintenance, personal care, or hobbies; central heating and cooling systems and humidification devices; and outdoor sources such as radon, pesticides, and outdoor air pollution.