Do you suspect an air quality problem at home? If mould or bacteria are affecting your home’s air quality, Lab’Eau-Air-Sol’s experts can help identify your needs and suggest solutions suited to your home.
Mould
A mould problem in a home may develop after water infiltration or result from persistently excessive humidity, inadequate ventilation or drainage problems.
Moulds are microscopic fungi that grow in the presence of moisture. A mould problem in a home can affect air quality and cause respiratory problems in sensitive occupants. Although reactions to mould exposure vary, possible symptoms and effects include:
- Eye and throat irritation
- Headaches and chronic fatigue
- Sneezing and coughing
- Worsening asthma attacks
When can Lab’Eau-Air-Sol help you with mould analysis at home?
- You would like a price estimate for mould analysis in your home.
- You are looking for treatment to address mould in your home.
- You need to carry out work under BNQ standard 3009-600-8.
- You suspect poor air quality or have observed black, white, green or other mould stains.
- You are experiencing health effects associated with mould.
- You want mould testing after discovering water infiltration or a plumbing failure in your home.
- You need a laboratory in Québec to collect mould samples in your home quickly and accurately, with qualified experts working to applicable standards.
Bacteria
In certain circumstances, measuring airborne bacterial concentration may also be suggested. This measurement can detect unwanted bacteria in the air or on surfaces in the following situations:
- When a ventilation or air-conditioning unit is poorly maintained
- In the event of an animal infestation
- Following a sewer backup