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Mould and Air Quality Inspections
The Greater Vancouver
Area, BC
Our comprehensive environemental investigation is conducted by Ryan Ractliffe, an Environmental Scientist (B.Sc., Hon. McMaster Univ.), Robert Ractliffe-CQE, Certified Quality Assurance Engineer, Chief of Laboratories (CSIR) Certified Microbial Contamination Consultants, Certified Mould Remediation Consultants.
When is mould Inspection needed?
- If there are Indoor air quality
issues in the home or building
- If visible mould is present
- If Health
issues have been linked to the residence or building
- If the building was a previous
grow-op
- If there was a flooding event or any moisture intrusion issues
- Real estate
transactions
- If you have tired to clean the mould yourself and it keeps returning
Our Methods of Inspection and Standards are unique and far exceed the typical “Mould Inspection”.
This is what you can expect from our inspections:
- “Indoor Environmental Quality Survey” - IEQS
- To find the causes of moisture intrusion or excess humidity which are the primary cause of Fungal Amplification (mould growth)
- Locate, identify and quantify the source of Fungal Amplification
- Same day diagnostic testing, analysis and written IEQS report
- Full “Scope of work” detailing the protocols for the removal and disinfection of mould for every observation area.
- IEQS-Diagnostic Methods - “On Site” lab setup
- Direct Microscopy - between 8 and 20 Bio-Tape lift samples – All rooms
- Air Samples – 2x Mould and allergen comparative sampling
- Air Particulate Survey – Laser Air Particulate Counter- all rooms, basement and attic for total air quality assesment.
- Infra-Red Thermal Survey – “Cold Spot” detection for moisture condensation on foundations, walls and attic roof decking.
- Moisture Survey – Drywall, timbers, floor coverings
- Indoor Environmental Survey – Humidity, Temperature and Dew Point – All areas
- Ventilation Survey – Accumulated heat, carbon dioxide gas, carbon monoxide gas
- Forced Air System Survey (HVAC)– Air filter sampling, ducts and registers for accumulated allergens and mould
- Colour TV Borescope – for inspection into wall cavities
- All of our mould inspectors have a miminum of 3 years of mould remediation experience and mould inspection experience. Remediation protocols given in our reports is based on a sound knowledge and full understanding of the problem.
Special Investigations – Upon Request
- RADON Gas, RADON Daughter Products (RDP’s) – in-house Accredited Laboratory
- Radioactive (alpha, beta, gamma) Survey
- Volatile Organic Compounds (TVOC) Survey
- Toxic Heavy Metals, Insecticide and Pesticide Survey
- Drinking Water Testing – Plating for E. coli, fecal colliform, Salmonella, Shigella, Pseudomonas
- Surface Contamination – General bacteria, S. aurus
- Storm Water Testing – ortho-phosphate, ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, alkalinity, dissolved oxygen, pH, chlorine
Mould Inspection and Consultation - costs and hours
- A full mould inspection on an
average size residential house ( approx. 1500 - 3000 sq feet) will take between 2
to 5 hours. The mould inspection will include a thorough visual inspection of the attic, basement and /or crawlspace, HVAC systems, garage and interior sections of the house as well as the exterior landscape.
- We provide a staticially significant sampling plan.
- Samples will be taken for microscopic analysis, not only on the site of visible mould, but throughout the house to establish levels of cross contamination within your home. On average, we take between 8 and 20 samples in 2000 sq.ft. home.
- In most circumstances, a full written report is completed and printed on site, no waiting for test results.
- No hidden costs or additional charges for each or additional samples.
- The average cost for this full service residential inspection starts at $450.00. Pricing is based a one time visit to the residence, on the size of the home and not the number of samples taken.
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Vancouver and Lower Mainland
Prices include samples
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Apartments and condos under 1500 sq ft
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$450.00
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Basement suite - for tenants only
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$450.00
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Duplexes -Townhomes - cottages < 1500 sq ft
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$450.00
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| Residential houses 1500 to 2000 sq feet |
$500.00
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| Residential 2000 to 3000 sq feet |
$550.00
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| Residential 3000 to 4000 sq feet |
$650.00
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| Residential > 4000 sq feet |
$750.00 +
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| Commercial buildings |
start at $650.00
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| Yachts under 45 ft |
$550.00
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| Yachts 46 to 85 ft |
$650.00
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- Additional charges for travel will be applied to areas east of Langley, Whistler and Sunshine Coast
How do we make
an appointment for a mould inspection ?
For the Vancouver area -
- Telephone: (778) 786-1552
- Office hours: Monday to Friday 9AM - 7PM
Please
note that inspections are best conducted in daylight hours.
Servicing the following areas: The Greater Vancouver area, The Lower Mainland: Sunshine Coast and Sea- to-Sky and the Sunshine coast - Abbotsford, Burnaby, Chilliwack, Coquitlam, Gibson, Delta, Deep Cove, Hope, Ladner, Langley, Maple Ridge, Mission, North Vancouver, Powell River, Pemberton, Richmond, Squamish, Surrey, West Vancouver, White Rock, Whistler
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