Onsite Post Remediation Testing (PRT) The Hidden Cost of Waiting After remediation is complete, there’s always one critical question: Is the space truly safe for re-occupancy? Traditional post-remediation testing requires sending samples to laboratories and waiting days for results, all while remediation equipment continues running, project timelines extend, and costs accumulate. This waiting period creates … Read more

After a fire, what you can’t see can cause you problems. Invisible combustion byproducts including soot, char, and ash particles penetrate throughout structures, creating ongoing health risks and complicating insurance claims. Additionally, corrosive ions released during fires can cause electrical and component failures over time. Professional fire damage assessment provides the scientific documentation needed for … Read more

Building Science Solutions When Buildings Fail, Health and Comfort Suffer Your building’s environmental problems, persistent odors, moisture issues, uncomfortable temperatures, poor air quality, aren’t random occurrences. They’re symptoms of deeper building science failures that affect how your structure interacts with the outdoor environment. Most people think of buildings as simple shelters, but modern structures are … Read more

Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) can accumulate in buildings at concentrations 10 times higher indoors than outdoors. Most toxic compounds like formaldehyde, benzene, and toluene are completely odorless, making professional VOC testing the only way to know if your indoor air is safe for your family, employees, or building occupants. When You Need VOC Testing High-risk … Read more

Radon, an invisible, radioactive gas that’s the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers. The American Lung Association reports that one in 15 homes tests positive for dangerous radon levels. Without professional radon testing, you have no way of knowing if you’re exposing your family or employees to this deadly gas. When You Need Radon … Read more

Lead is a toxic metal that can cause serious health problems, particularly in young children, pregnant women, and infants. Exposure to even low levels of lead dust or paint chips can result in developmental delays and learning disabilities in children, behavioral problems and reduced attention span, increased risk of high blood pressure, kidney damage, and … Read more

Formaldehyde is a well-known cancer-causing chemical found in many building materials and furnishings, including flooring, cabinetry, and composite wood products. Over time, these materials can release formaldehyde into the indoor air, a process known as off-gassing. In both homes and commercial offices, exposure to elevated levels of formaldehyde contribute to respiratory irritation and, in certain … Read more

Chronic fatigue. Memory problems. Persistent headaches. If you’ve been struggling with unexplained health issues, the answer might be hiding in your water, air, or soil. Heavy metals like arsenic, lead, mercury, and cadmium could be slowly poisoning you – and you’d never know without testing. The Hidden Health Threat Heavy metals are invisible toxins that … Read more

Asbestos Testing Services Planning a renovation or demolition project? Federal, state, and county regulations require professional asbestos testing before disturbing any building materials, regardless of the building’s age. Asbestos containing materials (ACMs) can be present even in newer buildings, as some building products imported from overseas still contain asbestos. Exposure causes lung cancer, mesothelioma, and … Read more