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Indoor Air Quality Investigation - the CMHC protocol
The purpose of an Air Quality Investigation is to improve the indoor air quality of the building by identifying sources of chemical and biological contaminants that contribute to poor indoor air quality. Rather than starting with expensive and often unnecessary testing, the CMHC protocol starts with a thorough analysis of your home, and recommend testing only where a problem is suspected that cannot be determined through the protocol. We find that our clients are much happier with this approach as it reduces the overall cost while finding solutions to their indoor air quality problems.
Following the protocol developed by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), we evaluate the following areas for potential to impact indoor air quality:
- Sources of chemicals contaminants in the form of VOCs and formaldehyde for example.
- Sources of water that could result in the growth of biological contaminants in the form of mold and fungus, for example.
- Sources of Carbon monoxide/carbon dioxide.
- Sources of Dust and Dander.
- Ventilation
- Filtration
- Humidification
The protocol requires that we inventory all potential contaminant sources, and provide a report of prioritized recommendations to improve air quality. While we don't recommend mold sampling as a first line of defence, if there is reason to suspect mold, we offer mold testing services. In some cases customers prefer a mold test just for peace of mind.
Contact us today to schedule your Home Air Quality Investigation.
How long does it take?
About 2 hours for the home visit.
What's included?
A written report that is customized to you and your home, with prioritized recommendations to improve air quality, starting with no-cost options.
Our Commitment
Our ultimate goal is to improve the indoor air quality and health of occupants in your home. If, for any reason, you genuinely feel that our service does not accomplish these goals, we will gladly refund your payment in full.
Pricing Options
Package A - CMHC Air Quality Investigation
For $299, you get a full home air quality investigation with recommendations report, itemized by cost and priority. There are absolutely no hidden costs to our service, and we do not sell any products. If for whatever reason you decide that you would like mold sampling to be done while we are at your home, we would be happy to offer Package B at that time.
Package B - CMHC Air Quality Investigation AND Mold Sampling
For $429, we do the full home air quality investigation with recommendations report, plus 2 mold air samples with full laboratory report identifying type and level of mold spores that may be present in your home. Add $50 for each additional mold sample. The good news is, you don't have to decide between package A and B before we get there. We will discuss the air quality investigation findings and you decide whether mold sampling is required based on those findings.
Package C - Mold Sampling ONLY
For $239, have 3 mold air samples done in your home. While we highly recommend the air quality investigation, some homeowners prefer to just go with mold sampling, particularly in a situation where mold was found in the home and was cleaned up. This is a precautionary measure to ensure that the cleanup was effective. In other cases, homeowners are having symptoms that are particular to mold, and would like the peace of mind of knowing that there is not elevated mold levels in their home. Add $50 for each additional mold sample. |
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