Safety protocols vary significantly based on water contamination category and extent of damage. Category 1 water typically requires standard safety measures and drying procedures, while Category 2 water demands careful assessment to determine which materials can be dried versus those requiring removal. Category 3 water typically requires material removal, environmental remediation, and strict safety protocols … Read more

Professional air quality testing provides comprehensive documentation including detailed sampling methodologies, accredited laboratory results, and compliance verification reports that meet LEED submission requirements. Documentation includes chain-of-custody procedures, quality control measures, and professional interpretation of results relative to LEED standards. Reports demonstrate that testing followed EPA-approved methods and that results meet the result-based criteria required for … Read more

AirMD’s certified scientists bring specialized backgrounds in microbiology, industrial hygiene, environmental science, and toxicology that directly support LEED indoor environmental quality requirements. Our consultants hold certifications from the American Council for Accredited Certification and maintain active membership in the Indoor Air Quality Association, ensuring current knowledge of LEED standards and best practices. Every sample undergoes … Read more

LEED certification may require testing for volatile organic compounds (VOCs), formaldehyde, particulate matter, carbon dioxide, and other indoor air pollutants depending on the specific credits being pursued. Testing must follow EPA-approved protocols and use accredited laboratory analysis to meet LEED documentation requirements. Professional testing evaluates ventilation effectiveness, indoor air quality performance, and building material emissions … Read more

Individual homeowners, building owners, property and facility managers, insurance adjusters and anyone responsible for a building. Fire damage assessments ensure that areas that have no visible signs of fire damage but have had smoke impact are considered during cleanup as well as ensuring clean up costs are not over estimated due to unnecessary procedures based … Read more

After a fire, invisible combustion byproducts including soot, char, and ash particles penetrate throughout structures, creating ongoing health risks that aren’t immediately apparent. These microscopic contaminants spread far beyond visibly damaged areas, infiltrating HVAC systems, porous materials, and areas that appear clean but contain troublesome residues. Additionally, corrosive ions released during fires can cause electrical … Read more

Professional fire damage assessments become critical after residential house fires, commercial facility fires, wildfire damage affecting structures, or vehicle fires that impact nearby buildings. Even small fires can create extensive invisible contamination that spreads throughout buildings via air circulation systems. Any fire incident that produces smoke, regardless of size, can release toxic combustion byproducts and … Read more

Fire damage assessment identifies char residue distribution, black carbon penetration, and ash particles, released during burning of synthetic materials, furniture, and building components. Corrosive anion analysis evaluates contamination on electrical and mechanical surfaces that can cause equipment failures months after the incident. These contaminants pose health risks including respiratory problems from residual particles and ongoing … Read more

Professional fire damage assessment provides comprehensive documentation including damage extent evaluation for claims adjustment, scientific evidence supporting restoration costs, and detailed contamination reports with photographic documentation. Laboratory analysis delivers legally defensible results that demonstrate the full scope of contamination beyond visible damage, often revealing additional covered damages that property owners might otherwise miss.

Hidden contamination areas include HVAC systems and rooms/areas appearing clean away from the fire source and damage but containing fire residues. Electrical systems face particular risk from corrosive compounds that can cause failures long after the fire. Professional assessment evaluates all building systems and materials to ensure complete identification of affected areas that insurance claims … Read more