Environmental Testing
Do you have an odor, physical symptoms, a real estate transaction, or simple curiosity about the environment you live in? Check out our Healthy Homes Assessment which gives you the most thorough examination and testing of your living condition.
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Alternately, we can test individually for the following:
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Radon
Radon is an odorless and invisible radioactive gas naturally released from rocks, soil, and water. Radon can get trapped inside homes and buildings, and build up in the air. Over time, breathing in high levels of radon can cause lung cancer. Radon can build up in the air in any home or building whether it has a basement, is sealed or drafty, or is new or old. There is no known safe level of radon. You should always aim to have the lowest level. We partner with a local lab to test your water for Radon and use calibrated continuous monitors to test your home for Radon in air.
Short Term 48hrs-10 days and 10-90 days
Long Term Testing 91 days and greater
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Water Quality
Drinking water quality is an important factor in your family’s health. We will help you to find out if there are harmful microorganisms in your water supply. Often times, a Residential water test is required prior to mortgage approval in the state of Maine. The test must pass certain water safety standards in order to get approved. Our standard test is a FHA, Full count test which is very comprehensive. (Incl Arsenic, Calcium, Chloride, Copper, Fluoride, Hardness, Iron, Lead, Magnesium, Manganese, Nitrate Nitrogen, Nitrite Nitrogen, pH, Sodium, Uranium, Coliform Bacteria & E. coli) We will help you interpret the results and connect you with trusted local water treatment specialists.
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Air Quality
Home air quality is an increasing health concern across the US. Assessing residential air quality is difficult due to diverse building types, conditions, and potential sources of volatile organic compounds (VOCs). We address this issue by categorizing the chemical sources, which enables the creation of a plan to improve air quality. In real estate transactions, this process helps distinguish between chemical contamination caused by the building itself and that resulting from occupant activities. Our standard test determines levels or airborne chemicals (VOCs) and actively growing mold (MVOCs) in your home's air. The report will document the findings, list significant VOCs and MVOC's, and the EPA's Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs) (if present). Also featured will be a contamination index showing the types of air-contaminating products and materials that are present in your home.
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Additional Testing
While less common, we can also test for the following:
​Formaldehyde
Fire and Smoke residual VOC
Dust Sampling
Tobacco Smoke
Spray Foam Off gassing
Green Building Certification (LEED)
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