SERVICES

Our air quality sampling services are designed to detect mold growth in your home or workplace. This crucial step begins with a thorough mold inspection to identify any potential mold issues. If mold is suspected, we recommend air quality testing to confirm the presence of mold spores in the air.

Using a calibrated air pump, we collect air samples from both inside and outside your environment. These samples are processed using a special impact collection plate that captures mold spores.

• The types of mold found.
• The number of mold spores for each species.
• The total mold spore count in the sample.
• The concentration of mold spores per cubic meter of air.

This comprehensive testing ensures that you receive accurate data, helping you make informed decisions about your environment’s air quality and mold safety.

Surface testing is an essential method for identifying and analyzing suspected mold growth on specific surfaces. This type of testing is particularly useful when visible mold growth is observed, and you want to learn more about the mold present.

Surface testing provides information about a specific area where mold is visible.

Questions addressed in this type of testing are:

• Is mold present on the surface being tested?
• What type of mold? Surface testing can help identify the genus of the mold, and depending on the method used, it may also provide the species level.
   

Surface testing is a valuable tool when trying to determine the extent and type of mold growth on specific surfaces, helping you address mold issues effectively.

 Dust analysis is an effective method for identifying viable (living) mold spores that have settled in indoor environments, particularly in carpets. It provides valuable insight into the types of mold spores that have been present in the indoor air over time, especially those that are allergenic or toxic.

This analysis provides a history of mold spores that were present in the indoor air, as airborne spores tend to settle and accumulate in carpets. Unlike air sampling, which captures only a snapshot of current airborne spores, dust analysis reveals what spores were in the environment over a longer period.
 

Dust analysis is a crucial tool for detecting long-term mold presence, providing a deeper understanding of mold exposure and potential health risks in your indoor environment.

Bulk sampling is a mold testing method used to analyze solid materials that are suspected of being contaminated with mold. This process involves removing a small piece of affected material—such as carpet, wood, drywall (sheetrock), or other building components—and submitting it to a laboratory for detailed analysis.

Material-Based Testing: A physical sample of the suspected mold-contaminated material is collected for examination.

Health-Relevant Identification: Bulk sampling can determine whether the mold identified is known to be toxic, pathogenic, or allergenic, providing important information about potential health risks.

Targeted Results: This method is especially useful when mold growth is visible on building materials and precise identification is needed to guide remediation decisions.
 

Bulk sampling provides definitive information about mold contamination within specific materials, helping property owners and professionals better understand the nature and severity of the mold issue.

Post-remediation clearance testing is a critical final step after mold remediation has been completed. While initial air quality testing helps determine whether mold is present, follow-up testing ensures that the remediation was successful and that mold has been properly removed without spreading to other areas of the building. 

Shelter Environmental Services strongly recommends independent post-remediation clearance testing. We do not perform mold remediation services, eliminating any conflict of interest. Our unbiased testing provides reliable results, giving clients confidence and peace of mind that their mold concerns have been successfully resolved.