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Everything we get asked about radon, mold, VOCs, asbestos, and particulate matter testing. Don’t see your question? Get in touch.

  • Health Canada recommends a long-term test of 90 days for an accurate annual exposure estimate. We also offer 2–7 day short-term screenings and rapid on-site diagnostic scans for urgent or real-estate situations — these are preliminary and are not a replacement for long-term measurement.

  • Short-term tests (2–7 days) provide a quick screening snapshot. Long-term tests (90 days) average out natural fluctuations and reflect your true annual exposure. Because radon varies with weather, pressure, and occupancy, long-term is the standard for decision-making.

  • Test when you notice a musty odour, visible growth, water damage, persistent respiratory symptoms, or if your home has high humidity or poor ventilation. Our inspection also includes moisture source detection — without fixing moisture, mold returns.

  • If your building was constructed before the 1990s, or if you are planning renovations, demolition, or have had materials disturbed, airborne asbestos testing is strongly recommended to confirm indoor air safety.

  • Radon, mold and fungal spores (Cladosporium, Aspergillus, Stachybotrys), Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), airborne asbestos (Serpentine and Amphibole types), and particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10).

  • We serve all of Vancouver Island — including Victoria, Sidney, Sooke, Duncan, Nanaimo, Parksville, Qualicum Beach, Port Alberni, Courtenay, Comox, Campbell River, and the West Coast (Tofino / Ucluelet).

  • Yes. Our radon measurement follows Health Canada guidelines and uses methods compatible with the Canadian National Radon Proficiency Program (C-NRPP). We are members of the Canadian Association of Radon Scientists & Technologists (CARST).

  • Every report includes measured concentrations, guideline comparisons, plain-language interpretation, and practical recommendations. We focus on translating technical data into clear safety guidance.

  • We recommend concrete next steps — for radon, a sub-slab depressurization system can typically reduce levels by 80–95%. For mold and VOCs, source control and ventilation are usually the most effective actions. For asbestos, professional abatement may be required.

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