Mould and Air Quality Testing
A musty smell or an old leak leaves you guessing. Indoor and outdoor air samples, analysed by a third-party lab, show what is in the air.
CPBC Licensed HomeInspector #86608
NCCEH and BC CDC MouldInvestigation Training
Indoor and OutdoorAir Samples
Written Reportin Plain Words
KNOW WHAT IS IN YOUR INDOOR AIR
Mould testing compares an indoor air sample with an outdoor reference sample, both taken with a pump and analysed by a third-party lab. A Penticton home is worth testing after a leak or flood, when a musty smell lingers, when staining appears, or before you buy or sell.
NEEDS MOISTURE Mould grows where damp lingers.
A LOCAL OKANAGAN SERVICE Mould testing for Penticton and nearby homes.
THIRD-PARTY LAB Results in 8 business days, 4 business days or 2 business days.
COMMON DAMP SPOTS IN YOUR HOME
Moisture tends to collect in a few familiar places around a house.
HOW IT WORKS
Ben takes an indoor air sample and an outdoor reference sample with a pump, sends them to a third-party lab for analysis, then sends you a written report.
Ben takes an indoor air sample
Ben takes an outdoor reference sample
A third-party lab analyses the samples
Ben sends you a written report
Your mould test report
Your report sets out what the lab found in plain language, with notes on where each sample was taken. It also shows the specific mould spore types found and the health risks associated with them.
Mould testing prices
An air quality mould test with one indoor sample, priced by how soon you need the lab results.
Air samples taken at your home. Results in 8 business days, or $450 for 4 business days and $500 for 2 business days.
From $400
Each additional sample is +$150. The general recommendation is one sample per 1,000 sq ft, and the turnaround begins when the lab receives the sample by priority shipping.
WHO DOES THE TESTING
You deal with Ben from first call to final report.
I’m Ben Hall, a CPBC licensed home inspector with NCCEH and BC CDC mould investigation training and 20+ years in construction.
Peak is based in Kelowna and serves Penticton. I take the indoor air sample and outdoor reference sample myself and send them to a third-party lab for analysis.
“Highly highly recommend!!! Incredible quality, fantastic service, timely, informed, reliable. Wouldn’t trust anyone but Ben for Home Inspection and Radon testing.”
“I would highly recommend Ben! He was on time, very knowledgeable, professional and affordable.”
“Great work from Ben! Explained all details and gave us great suggestions and feedback!”
“Ben was a great choice for an inspector. He was punctual and did a thorough job of inspecting the property we are considering. He patiently explained his findings when finished and his follow up report was detailed and timely. I would use him again.”
“Ben tested my home for radon, fast, informative and knowledgeable. Thank you!”
“Very knowledgeable and professional. I will continue using Ben’s services. Highly recommend.”
“We're so glad we went with Ben at Peak Home Inspection! He was professional and a pleasure to work with throughout the whole process. His report was thorough and detailed, and he also does a complimentary walk-through at the end. I would definitely recommend him!”
“Ben was friendly prompt and professional and very knowledgeable in discussion of findings and mitigations and local conditions affecting inspections etc. Friendly competent and expedient service under timelines was very much appreciated. Well Done Ben.”
Mould Testing FAQs
Short answers to what Penticton homeowners ask before booking a mould or air quality test.
Common reasons are a musty smell, visible growth, a past leak or flood, or a moisture concern raised during a home inspection.
Ben takes an indoor air sample and an outdoor reference sample with a pump. A third-party lab analyses the samples, and you receive a written report of the results.
An air quality mould test with one indoor sample is $400 with results in 8 business days, $450 in 4 business days or $500 in 2 business days, plus $150 for each additional sample.
Air quality testing is a broader term for testing what is in indoor air. Ben’s mould test uses a pump to take an indoor air sample and an outdoor reference sample, which a third-party lab analyses for mould. Radon testing is a separate service offered only in Kelowna and West Kelowna.
Yes. A mould air test can be done in the same visit as a home inspection, at the same price as booking it on its own.
The lab report gives a breakdown of the spore types found and the health risks associated with them.
Peak serves Penticton with mould testing, based in Kelowna. Ben takes an indoor air sample and an outdoor reference sample with a pump. A third-party lab analyses the samples, and you receive a written report.
Ben tests the air in Penticton homes.
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