Worried the air you breath is making you sick?

Challenge

Some air pollutants you can see or smell, but many dangerous air contaminants are colorless and odorless. Without the right equipment and expertise it is impossible to know what is in the air you breathe. Considering the EPA says indoor air is commonly more than five times more contaminated than outdoors, people want to know if their air is healthy or if mitigation is necessary.

Solution

HBI detects and identifies indoor pollutants and helps inform clients about their environment. Often times simple and affordable changes in purchasing or lifestyle habits can have a dramatic effect on Indoor Air Quality (IAQ). Other times using an air purifier, air-sealing the crawlspace, or perhaps more involved mitigation is required to achieve good IAQ. Let us inspect your building and run a number of tests to "see" what's in the air.

Success Story

A Multiple Chemical Sensitive (MCS) client in San Francisco suffered a severe relapse after the exterior of her apartment was repainted. Air quality testing indoors revealed high levels of VOCs and mold spores (an IAQ pollutant). Sealing plumbing penetrations, installing weather stripping, and running a HEPA filtration system were the first steps. Using absorptive substances to pull the harmful VOCs out of the air was phase two. Within a month she was able to tollerate her apartment again.

Through careful observation and lab analysis you can know exactly what is in your air. We can test for a wide variety of indoor air pollutants, from gases-to-particulates. Our final report details findings and makes practical recommendations for improving your IAQ. Often times a trained inspector can identify common problem areas without the need of additional lab testing.

Indoor Air Quality Testing Services

After using our eyes and nose for an inspection we weigh the benefits of air quality sampling. If it will provide value to the inspection we collect samples for lab analysis. Common IAQ testing services include:

HBI inspectors are experienced and trained to search and test for many air contaminants. Using Building Biology inspection methods and standard EPA air sampling protocols, we are able to provide the highest quality indoor air assessments. Our labs are accredited and use industry accepted analytical procedures so you can trust the results.

These websites offer great information about indoor air quality: