Our firm has conducted indoor air quality investigations on single- and multi-family residential properties, assisted living centers, office buildings, school buildings, medical facilities, libraries, and government buildings. We are experienced in airborne and surficial contaminants such as bacteria, mercury, lead, and mold.

Our moisture investigation and response protocols follow United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) guidelines and we recommend remediation guidelines published by the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Certification (IICRC). Our standard operating procedures are strict and unparallel in the industry. Don't ask us to take shortcuts for the sake of cost. Other companies may cut corners, resulting in higher remediation costs or the structure achieving clearance only to have the building occupants become ill shortly after reoccupying the building.

Comprehensive initial assessments usually require no expensive air sampling. Why? Because the USEPA says so. Beware of those who rush to conduct expensive air sampling or those who take so few samples that results can be inconclusive or misleading. There is NO private industry or government guideline that recommends conducting air sampling during an initial assessment except in certain, highly restrictive circumstances.

We utilize investigative practices as described in the Minnesota Department of Health's Recommended Best Practices for Mold Investigations in Minnesota Schools, the Singapore Guidelines for Good Indoor Air Quality in Office Premises, Health Canada's Fungal Contamination in Public Buildings: A Guide to Recognition and Management, the ASTM Designation: E 2418-06 Baseline Survey Process, the National Air Duct Cleaners Association ACR 2006, and many, many more. We firmly believe the best way to address an indoor air quality problem is to first determine what the complaints are, locate the areas of concern, conduct a thorough visual and procedural inspection to determine the source of the indoor air quality problem, and then provide remedies to eliminate the indoor air quality problem. Beware of those that claim to be "indoor air quality specialists." Some certifications are issued after 72 hours of instruction. Are you prepared to have your indoor air quality problems assessed by someone with only 72 hours of instruction?