WHERE MOISTURE OFTEN SHOWS UP
Mould needs moisture, so these are the places it most often grows.
PEAK HOME INSPECTION · KELOWNA, BC
Mould and Air Quality Testing in the Okanagan
A musty smell or a past leak? Lab-analysed samples show what's in the air. Know what your home holds.
Mould air testing
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OKANAGAN HOMES
MOISTURE FEEDS MOULD
WHAT A MOULD TEST MEASURES
What does mould testing involve?
A mould test measures the mould spores in the air of your home. Ben runs a professional pump to take an indoor air sample and an outdoor reference sample, and a third-party lab analyses them and reports what is present and how much.
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INDOOR AIR SAMPLES One sample per 1,000 sq ft is the general recommendation.
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OUTDOOR REFERENCE An outdoor sample is taken with every test.
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THIRD-PARTY LAB Results in 8 business days, 4 business days or 2 business days.
HOW IT WORKS
How Does Mould and Air Quality Testing Work?
Ben takes the air samples with a professional pump and sends them to a third-party lab by priority shipping.
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You book your test
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We take the samples
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A lab analyses them
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You get a clear report
Your lab report
What Does Your Mould Test Report Show?
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.
- What was sampled, air or surface
- Where each sample was taken
- What the lab found in each sample
Mould testing prices
Mould and Air Quality Testing Prices
A professional pump is used and samples are sent to a third-party lab.
Air quality mould testing with one indoor sample
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$400
8 business days
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$450
4 business days
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$500
2 business days
Turnaround times begin after the lab receives the sample via priority shipping.
$150 for each additional sample
The general recommendation is one sample per 1,000 sq ft.
The cost includes
- Priority shipping
- An outdoor reference sample
- One indoor sample
- Sample discs
- Third-party lab analysis fees
Additional samples cost extra.
How many samples
The general recommendation is one sample per 1,000 sq ft, with room-by-room testing available for specific areas of concern.
The report
The report provides a breakdown of spore types and associated health risks.
WHY CLIENTS CHOOSE US
Hi, I'm Ben Hall, Your Okanagan Inspector
Ben is the inspector behind Peak Home Inspection. He trained in mould investigation through the National Collaborating Centre for Environmental Health and the BC CDC.
He takes the air samples himself and sends them to a third-party lab for analysis.
- CPBC Licensed
Home Inspector#86608 - NCCEH & BC CDC
Mould InvestigationTrained - WETT Certified
Inspector#13976 - Home Inspectors
Association BCAssoc. Member
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Your questions answered
Mould Testing FAQs
Answers to what Okanagan homeowners and buyers ask before booking mould or air quality testing.
How does mould and air quality testing work?
Where no mould is visible, a professional pump takes an air sample, with an outdoor reference sample for comparison. Where there is visible dark staining, a surface sample is taken. The samples go to a third-party lab.
How much does mould testing cost?
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. Surface sample tests are priced on request.
How many samples do I need?
The general rule of thumb is one sample for every 1,000 sq ft, or you can test room by room for specific areas of concern.
What does the price include?
Priority shipping, an outdoor reference sample, one indoor sample, sample discs and the third-party lab analysis fees. Turnaround times begin when the lab receives the sample.
What will the mould test report tell me?
A breakdown of the mould types and spore counts found and the health risks associated with them.
Can I combine mould and radon testing?
Yes. The Air Quality Package pairs an air quality mould test with a C-NRPP radon test for $50 off. Use the code AIRQ in the online scheduler. Radon testing is offered in Kelowna and West Kelowna.
When should I get mould testing?
Common reasons are a musty smell, visible growth, a past leak or flood, or a moisture concern raised during a home inspection.
Is mould testing the same as radon testing?
No. Radon is a gas measured with a separate test.
KELOWNA AND THE OKANAGAN
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