Home- Environment and mould surveys Building Forensics provide you with answers to building related health issues by identifying causation, contamination and providing accurate information and data for successful remediation. We support you and your healthcare professional by providing you with data that confirms or denies the presence of triggers. We clearly lay out our proposals, checks and balances and accept our clients will make informed evidence-based decisions with or without our guidance. If your looking for cost comparisons you should also look at what the data will show you against our surveys and analysis.
If you think the following looks complex, your right and we will provide you with free advice on your best options. Some companies offer just one test like Total Spore Counts (which we can provide) and it looks easier, but all testing procedures have benefits and limitations, so we recommend what's best for you or your budget.
Building Forensics provide a full range of budget and top end services to match any in Europe, USA or UAE. We don't recommend expensive testing if you or your healthcare provider cant utilise the data.
The following tables provide differing options to suite client requirements and our surveys start at £995.
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The following tables mirror some of the more common issues identified in the Peer reviewed and published consensus papers by Jeff Charlton and co-authors including Dr. Ritchie Shoemaker.
In most cases, water, known as "The Universal Solvent" is often the causation of bio-amplification and chemical degradation, often resulting in airborne contaminates from particulates, VOCs and pathogenic risks.
Air sampling Benefit Surface sampling Benefit PCR-DNA Species /hazard assessment ATP Cleanliness comparison Total Spores Genus /risk Biological Risks /hazards VOCs Chemical off gassing ERMI Hazard levels mould mVOCs Microbial off gassing Endotoxins Hazard levels gram neg Particulate Comparative riskareas Actinos Hazard gram positive Culture Serious limitations Chemical Residues NAHA Presence mould and allergens but not risk or hazard PCR-DNA Dust analysis(historic exposure to risk/hazard Mycotoxin No measurable benefit Mycotoxins Limited benefit, due to ppb in 5mg of dust Total VOCs Carbon monoxide, dioxide and various toxic chemicals EMF Dirty electricity and high dose
Type of sampling/method Benefits Shortfalls Surface sampling Benefit Infra-red scanning Thermal bridging/Dewpoint Misinterpreting Delta t ATP Cleanliness comparison Moisture mapping Identify current water damage Cannot identify historic Biological Risks /hazards Boroscope /snakecamera Cavity investigation Cannot visually identify all bio-contaminates ERMI Hazard levels mould Drone Thermal imaging, identify roof insulation/leaks Legal distance issues Endotoxins Hazard levels gram neg Particle counts Identify hyphal fragment high risk areas Mixed results depending on ambient levels, etc Actinos Hazard gram positive Wall temp/Thermometer Identify Dew Point risks Differing environmental conditions can influence findings Chemical Residues Air sampling Identify airborne risks and hazards Can be influenced by environmental conditions PCR-DNA Dust analysis(historic exposure to risk/hazard Surface sampling Identification of contamination Limited by sample frequency Mycotoxins Limited benefit, due to ppb in 5mg of dust Air sampling Assess airborne respiratory risks Limited by disturbance of air pathways Robot Access hard to reach areas Limited by range/risk factors Live sampling and analysis of mould, bacteria, virus, VOCs and other environmental factors Immediate on- site identification of high-risk areas. Available October 2024
We undertake various forms of survey and investigation , but the extent and depth will depend on your health and budget. Of course, you will compare costs with other companies but you won’t be able to compare what we do or more importantly the results and or benefit. See our "Get a quote" automated button for price guidance.
