Your indoor air quality affects your health every minute you are inside your home or business. Although most of us don’t give much thought to the air quality inside our homes or workplaces, there are many toxins that are not detectable with our human senses that can have adverse consequences on our health and wellbeing.
Undetectable Hazards in Our Homes or Business
At Florida Inspections Unlimited, we know that environmental toxins can exist inside home and office environments with little to no detection by us. Every day, we are seeing the result of some of our environmental hazards resulting in health issues for our friends and neighbors in the way of chemical and natural pollutants that we live with on a daily basis. With an inspection and testing that can detect contaminants that are harmful to the quality of our indoor air; our clients are able to breathe easier.
An indoor air quality test and inspection checks for those contaminants and toxins that can degrade the quality of the air we breathe inside our homes. We test and inspect all sources of air flow, your HVAC systems, cleaning and maintenance procedures, levels of carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, volatile organic compounds, dust load, molds, bacteria, allergens, and combustion gases.
Ensure the Indoor Air Quality of Your Household or Business
Testing your indoor air quality is a way to ensure that your air quality is not impacting your health or that of your family or employees. This can lead to a safer and happier home or workplace. We are experienced and trained to help you implement a safe and healthy indoor air quality plan that may solve any health issues or complaints you have dealt with.
Who May Need an Indoor Air Quality Test?
Indoor air contaminants and toxins can have serious health consequences. If you are experiencing any of the following, you may benefit from a professional indoor air quality test:
- Any visible mold growth
- Musty odors in certain areas of the home
- Occupants with allergies, asthma, or other respiratory illnesses
- Children with environmental sensitivities
- Elderly occupants with health concerns
- Evidence of past or present water damage
- Construction or plumbing defects
- A poorly maintained HVAC system
If so, your indoor air quality may require improvement. At Florida Inspections Unlimited, we test and inspect for contaminants that may be causing issues with family members or employees and offer solutions that will enable you to manage your environment better on an ongoing basis.
What We Look For
During a professional air quality test, we will:
- Visually check for potential causes of allergens
- Check for moisture or mold damage
- Check air ventilation, air flow, and circulation.
- Check attic areas for unclean conditions, rodent infestation, animal or bird intrusions, insect infestations, chemical or powder deposits, moisture and mold damage, proper attic ventilation, openings into the home or business.
- Check any sub-areas for debris, sewage or plumbing leaks, surface water intrusion, and wood preservatives.
- Check the HVAC system for any deficiencies, old or worn equipment, improper return air source, maintenance issues, water or mold from the air conditioning system, mold on AC coils, dirty air filters, dirty duct interiors, gaps or holes in ductwork.
- Check kitchen and utility areas for dangerous household cleaning compounds
- Check fireplaces or any other gas-fueled appliances for leaks and carbon monoxide
- Check for formaldehyde from flooring, furniture, paints, fabrics, and adhesives
- Check for volatile organic compounds from furniture, paints, fabrics, and adhesives
If necessary, we will take a dust sampling and lab analysis in order to determine if there is any historical evidence of water-related damage and molds and a dust sampling for any allergens. We will take an air sampling for any mold spores to use in comparison to species and counts outside the home or business. We also may take a swab sampling for bacteria in order to detect any residuals from sewage issues.
When looking at an air management solution, we typically suggest:
- Air purification to manage contaminants
- Air filtration
- Dehumidification
- Reducing carpet
- Using green cleaning products
- Becoming educated on household toxins in the indoor environment
At Florida Inspections Unlimited, we take pride in our knowledge, our professionalism, and our dedication to our customers and the safety of their household environments. . We have one goal: to make sure that our clients’ living and working environments are safe and toxin free.
We provide expert inspection services tailored to meet your individual needs. Our service areas cover Miami-Dade County, Broward County, Palm Beach County, and Monroe County. Miami, Weston , Fort Lauderdale, Miami Beach, Coral Gables, Cutler Bay, Pinecrest, Homestead, South Miami, Miramar, Pembroke Pines, Pompano Beach, Tamarac, Dania Beach, Coral Springs, Deerfield Beach, Southwest Ranches, Davie, Hollywood, Hallandale Beach, Sunny Isles, and Aventura.
For fast, thorough, and professional indoor air quality testing and environmental inspection services in Miami and throughout South Florida, call Florida Inspections Unlimited in Miami Dade County: 305-910-1171 or Broward County: 954-861-0666.