Indoor air quality testing for Upstate homes
For when something feels wrong but you can't see the problem. We sample your indoor air and compare it to the air outside to find out whether a hidden mold source is affecting your home.
Good reasons to test your air
- Allergy, sinus or breathing symptoms that are worse at home
- A persistent musty or earthy smell with no visible source
- A past leak that was repaired, and you want to know it didn't leave a problem behind
- A new baby, an older family member, or someone with a weakened immune system in the home
- Moving into a home or apartment that sat closed up
How air testing works
We place a calibrated sampling pump in the rooms of concern and draw a measured volume of air through a spore trap cassette. The same is done outdoors. The lab counts and identifies the spores in each sample. When indoor counts are much higher than outdoors, or when the indoor mix is dominated by types that aren't showing up outside, it points to an indoor source.
Relative humidity matters too. Indoor humidity that stays above about 60 percent supports mold growth, and we'll note it in your report.
What air testing can't do
Air testing is a snapshot. It can't diagnose a medical condition and it can't see inside every wall. That's why we pair sampling with moisture checks and tell you plainly how confident we are in the result. If your symptoms are significant, please talk with your doctor as well.
Common questions
What's a normal mold spore count indoors?
Can you test for black mold?
Do you test for VOCs, radon or formaldehyde?
Find out what's in your air.
Tell us what's going on and we'll recommend the right test. Most appointments are scheduled within a few days, and lab results come back in 2 to 3 business days.