air quality testing in burlington home Thinking of air pollution, the first thing that comes to mind to most are industrial and fossil fuel emissions that threaten our health and the environment. However, we often forget that there are also many pollutants inside our homes and offices. They don’t just come from the polluted air outside but also from various sources within. Considering that some air pollutants are invisible and odourless, the best way to determine whether your Burlington home is at risk of poor air quality is to get a home air quality test. Hiring a professional air quality testing company in Burlington will help you detect a wide array of air pollutants, as well as their concentrations.

Indoor Air Quality Testing Procedures

Testing air for contaminants is a rather challenging task. Considering there are various types of pollutants, there are different procedures for their detection. Although many DIY air testing kits and devices are available on the market, none of them can detect all significant pollutants. The most cost-effective way to get comprehensive and most accurate results is to get professional air quality testing in Burlington. Experienced inspectors are equipped with adequate tools and knowledge to precisely measure concentrations of all common air pollutants.

What Can Professional Indoor Air Quality Testing Detect

There are hundreds of different indoor air pollutants, and there is no test that can detect and measure every one of them. Although we cannot know what every cubic inch of air contains exactly, professional testing can provide us with a comprehensive report on all significant pollutants found in the home and paint a pretty accurate picture of the indoor air quality.

There are three basic types of indoor air contaminants – biological, chemical and combustion contaminants. Professional air quality testing covers the following pollutants:

Biological – molds, bacteria, dust mites, dander, pollen

Chemical – volatile organic compounds (VOCs), radon, lead, asbestos, formaldehyde

Combustion – carbon oxides (dioxide and monoxide), polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), nitrogen dioxide

Considering how common and dangerous they are, molds, bacteria, VOCs, asbestos, formaldehyde and radon are the prime pollutants home remediation specialists look out for when conducting air quality testing. Finding out which species of mold and bacteria are present in the home is very important, considering some of them can produce harmful toxins. The most common ones include E. coli, Salmonella, Legionella, Bacillus, Staphylococcus aureus, Aspergillus, Penicillium, Stachybotrys, Alternaria, Cladosporium, Acremonium, etc.

If you hire a professional air quality testing company in Burlington, a certified inspector will carefully inspect your home, collect air samples, as well as samples from surfaces in suspicious areas, and take them to the lab for analysis. Once the results get back from the lab, the inspector will provide you with a detailed report along with specific recommendations on how to improve the current situation.

If you are looking for a trusted inspector in Burlington, reach out to Inch by Inch Inspections. Our experienced staff is always ready to provide quality service and make your home a healthier place. Call today and schedule your home air quality test.

What Our Clients Say About Us

Hiring a construction contractor to renovate my house for the first time, I was not familiar with any of the DSS-related requirements. So, it was quite reassuring to find someone like Tony who is trustworthy and knowledgeable. I also needed a quick turnaround for the completed DSS report and Tony delivered (on time, as promised). In short, Tony was great to deal with. I would recommend him to anyone, anytime.

Richard, Toronto

Tony did an excellent job with inspecting the house. He was very knowledgable in his field and thorough with his inspection. He carefully and patiently looked at both the exterior and interior of the building. He pointed out the deficiencies, what the risks are and how to rectify them. He answered all of our questions and made sure that we understood them. He offered his expertise and help if we needed.

Mandan, Toronto

I have heard a lot of stories about home inspection but I could honestly say that I had a great experience. I would like to thank Tony from Inch by Inch Home Inspection for the great experience. A couple of weeks ago I had the pleasure of meeting Tony through my realtor. I want to thank Tony for taking the time to answer any questions and any concerns I had about my home inspection.

Teresa, Toronto

Tony Muscat of Inch by Inch Inspections is extremely professional, caring and a prompt individual, when he heard we may have a mold problem he came immediately. Tony was worried with the level of mold that was contained in this recent purchased older home and he walked me through the process of getting rid of the mold and what dangers were involved. He paid the best attention to us, while we went through this horrible ordeal. The fact that impressed me the most was his vast amount of knowledge, and the dangers of each mould which there are many. He is extremely professional and equipped to handle any job. I would recommend Inch by Inch, (Tony) to anyone he is a concerned and serious individual, that cares about your family!!!!!!!

Debra, Toronto

If it wasn't for Joe from Inch by Inch Healthy Homes coming into test the quality of the air in 3 condo's in our building we would have never known it was a gas leak from an outside BBQ which had been an ongoing problem for close to four years!!!!!!(the gas smell was going into the fresh air intake and then spreading through the 3 condo's!!! Thank You!

Peggy, Toronto

We called Inch By Inch Inspections as we needed the mold removed from our attic to complete the sale of our property. They were very professional and did a great job! Thank you Tony and Team!

Andrew, Vaughan

Tony and Joe were really knowledgeable and great to work with! They explained everything thoroughly and were very responsive to questions. Thank you!

Angela, Burlington

I contacted this company to do an air quality test after we had asbestos wrapping removed from our basement. They were the most reasonably priced. The young man came the same day and was very thorough about the entire process. I appreciate that Tony was able to get my results sooner than the previously date we originally agreed on.

Iman, Mississauga

Tony came to my home to help me inspect the potential root causes of some water damage in my home. Through his vast knowledge and the use of the latest technology, he was able to help me understand what led to the damage and how to better prevent it in the future.