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Indoor Air Quality Assessment

In Nashville, Mid-Tennessee & Madison, Wisconsin

We offer Indoor Air Quality Testing for residential and commercial businesses. Our goal is to protect you from environmental factors that can have a profound impact on your health and well-being.

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An Indoor Air Quality Assessment encompasses many aspects of air quality in the home and includes:

  • A client interview to determine areas of focus or concern
  • Use of scientific instruments to obtain instant IAQ readings
  • Testing for biological contaminants – ie. molds, bacteria
  • Testing of household dust for pollutants and allergens
  • Testing for Formaldehyde and/or VOCs (chemical offgassing)
  • Check for moisture problems or potential moisture sources
  • Check heating/air conditioning system(s) for contamination
  • Electronic check of gas appliances for gas leaks
  • Measurement of Carbon Monoxide & Carbon Dioxide
  • Lab analysis of air samples and surface samples

Poor indoor air quality is often an invisible issue—but it can have a profound impact on your health, comfort, and overall quality of life. Indoor Environmental Testing’s comprehensive indoor air quality assessments are designed to uncover hidden contaminants such as mold spores, VOCs (volatile organic compounds), allergens, particulate matter, and more. Whether the problem is linked to water damage, poor ventilation, or chemical off-gassing from building materials or furnishings, we pinpoint the specific sources that may be contributing to respiratory symptoms, fatigue, or chronic health concerns.

These assessments are especially valuable for families with children, individuals with asthma or allergies, those with unexplained health symptoms, or anyone concerned about long-term exposure to pollutants. They’re also a smart investment for home buyers, landlords, and real estate professionals who want to ensure a safe and healthy indoor environment before making a property decision. By identifying and documenting air quality issues, our testing empowers you to take meaningful steps toward a cleaner, safer, and more breathable home.

Lab Testing Available For:

  • Mold spores, mold DNA (ERMI, HERTSMI-2 and mold mycotoxins)
  • Mold in dust, furniture, mattresses, air, on surfaces
  • Microbial VOCs (chemicals emitted by active molds)
  • Sewer Gas
  • Dust mite, mouse, canine, cockroach and feline allergen
  • Bacteria Identification (air or surface)
  • Pesticides, Heavy Metals
  • Volatile organics such as formaldehyde, benzene, chlorine, ozone, naphthalene, toluene and many more.

Other Air Quality Assessment/Environmental Testing

Air Quality Assessment for pollutants, radon, mold, and more.

Environmental pollutants are a risk we all face from day to day. Unfortunately, we can only limit or reduce our exposure to outdoor pollutants we encounter in our daily lives. The one area of environmental pollutants we can control is Indoor Air Quality Assessment (IAQ). Research indicates that we spend almost 90 percent of our time indoors, whether at home or work. With that being said, our risk from environmental pollutants is greater indoors than outdoors. Studies have shown that indoor air is more polluted than outdoor air, even in our most industrialized cities. This is especially concerning for those at higher risk because of age, health, or other physical conditions.

Because of these facts and considerations, our comprehensive programs to improve IAQ are focused on every potential factor that could impact your indoor air quality’s overall quality.

Odor Investigation

Odors are something we all experience from time to time and can be very elusive. To eliminate these odors properly, you must start with an understanding of what causes them. Odors can be caused by fungal growth, microbial volatile organic compounds (VOCs) such as mold and bacteria, chemical vapors, or gases. These sources of odors can be affected by a variety of factors, such as temperature, humidity, rain, and airflow. An effective odor investigation includes a wide variety of tests to eliminate possible sources.

Pesticide Testing

We have testing options available that look at surfaces, air, and soil. Typically, if an area is suspected to be contaminated by pesticides, it can be verified by a simple swipe test. Air sampling simply involves collecting samples of the ambient air for analysis.

Labs test for various families of pesticides. like organochlorines, organophosphates, and pyrethrins.

VOCs (Volatile organic Compounds) Testing

We use several methods to test for chemicals impacting the IAQ. Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are emitted as gases from certain solids or liquids. They include various chemicals, some of which may have both short and long-term adverse health effects.

We use several methods to test for chemicals and identify the source of the VOC. One method involves sophisticated electronic equipment that measures the ppb (parts per billion) or ppm (parts per million) concentration of a specific chemical or gas. The other method is to collect ambient indoor air for a specific period of time into a specially prepared glass tube, then have the contents analyzed via gas chromatography. Both methods will allow us to identify the offending VOC, determine the concentration level, and understand the possible sources of VOCs in the indoor environment.

Water Testing

Proper water testing depends on the source of your water supply. There are different considerations for municipal water supplies and well water supplies. Municipal supplies can be tested for PH levels or lead contaminants. Well water should be tested for pesticides, nitrates, VOCs and bacteria.

Soil Testing

Soil testing is best performed in areas most often used for daily activities, such as children’s play areas, gardens, yards, or outdoor patios. We look for the presence of lead, arsenic, and other heavy metals.

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Whether  you’re located in mid-Tennesse, near Nashville, or around Madison, WI, Indoor Environmental Testing, Inc is ready to come to you and provide outstanding service for your indoor air quality assessment.

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