Air Quality Testing
Air quality testing can detect harmful odorless gasses like carbon monoxide and radon. Depending on the model, they may also detect volatile organic compounds (VOCs) or pollutants such as airborne particulate matter. More advanced indoor air quality monitors may also measure the room's humidity and temperature.
It’s almost impossible to determine whether your home contains asbestos without testing it. Many states strictly regulate home asbestos testing; trying to remove it yourself is hazardous. If your home was built before 1980, you might have asbestos in your insulation, vinyl flooring, or roofing. It’s important to be aware of safety concerns in your older home. Environmental consultants and contractors are two types of licensed professionals who help homeowners deal with asbestos testing and removal.
All internal walls and surfaces are inspected, looking for any signs of leaks, corrosion, overheating, or other structural issues within the boiler. Waterside areas. All waterside areas of the boiler are inspected, including blow-off, water connections, and steam areas.
The drones minimize or completely eliminate most the risks such as the falls, collapsing roofs under the inspector's feet, and much more. In addition, sending a drone to perform inspections before climbing will also help to identify the defects.
Test water every year for total coliform bacteria, nitrates, total dissolved solids and pH levels, especially if you have a new well, or have replaced or repaired pipes, pumps or the well casing. Unfortunately, it's impossible to test for all potential contaminants.
Air Sampling
Air sampling is the most common type of mold testing. It involves collecting air samples from various areas of your home and analyzing them for the presence of mold spores. Air sampling can identify the type and concentration of mold spores in your home. However, it may not be able to detect hidden mold growth, and the results can be affected by various factors, such as weather and ventilation.
What Can Infrared Be Used For?
Thermographic Imaging can perceive things that elude our naked eye. Whether it is hot or cold, inside or outdoors, infrared scanning can be used to assist you in multiple ways.
• Electrical Systems - By scheduling an Infrared Inspection of your system, we are able to identify problem areas that will require maintenance before they cause damage to your equipment.
• Roof Systems - The beauty of infrared thermography is that it will also detect the temperature differences in an ambient environment. The scan does not exactly have to be performed on a solid surface. The reasons for this get a bit more technical, but the results are the same. This thermal imaging can even detect and identify potential leaks and areas that have trapped moisture.
• Water Damage - While water can definitely leave visual indications of damage, it is often best to uncover the cause before major damage is done. An infrared scan can be an early indicator of a leak, or tell you the hidden extent of damage once a visual indicator appears.
• HVAC Systems - Ventilation systems benefit tremendously from infrared scanning. Air and water, both being fluids, behave similarly. Imagine there is a large hole in your garden hose. How much water do you think would reach the end of the hose? How much less would reach the end if you had multiple holes in the same hose? Identify leaks within your duct system and meet Title 24 requirements.
A radon test measures the levels of radon gas — an odorless radioactive gas — due to uranium breaking down within soil and water found present in the home. Radon gas seeps into the home through cracks in the foundation and contaminates the indoor air in your home. Inspectors can test the air inside your home using specialized devices that can detect and measure radon gas concentrations in a building. If radon levels are high, you can perform repairs and interventions to reduce those levels.
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