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    • Home
    • Environmental Service
    • Forensic Investigations
    • Litigation & Insurance
    • Real Estate
    • Personnel Monitoring
    • Construction Design
    • Clearance Testing & Veri
    • Client Portal
    • Phase I
    • Monitoring & Supervision
  • Home
  • Environmental Service
  • Forensic Investigations
  • Litigation & Insurance
  • Real Estate
  • Personnel Monitoring
  • Construction Design
  • Clearance Testing & Veri
  • Client Portal
  • Phase I
  • Monitoring & Supervision

FORENSIC ENVIRONMENTAL INVESTIGATIONS & Advanced Diagnostic Investigations

For COmplex or Unresolved Environmental Concerns

 Most inspections identify what is present. They do not determine why the issue exists or how to resolve it. When the source is not correctly identified, the problem continues —leading to repeated exposure, unnecessary remediation, and ongoing frustration. This investigation is designed to eliminate uncertainty and identify the true cause of the issue.

Advanced Building & Indoor Environmental Diagnostics

Forensic Investigations for Unresolved Indoor Air Quality & Building Issues

 When occupants are experiencing health symptoms, persistent odors, or ongoing environmental concerns that standard testing has failed to resolve, a forensic investigation is required.

This is not a basic inspection.

Our forensic environmental investigations are designed to identify the source, pathway, and cause of indoor environmental issues — not just confirm their presence. These assessments are highly detailed, often invasive when necessary, and built to provide clear, defensible answers for homeowners, commercial property owners, property managers, and legal or insurance matters.  Incorrect diagnosis leads to incorrect remediation. 

WHAT THIS SERVICE INCLUDES

Source Identification (Not Just Detection)

Source Identification (Not Just Detection)

Source Identification (Not Just Detection)

 We determine where contaminants originate, how they are entering the structure, and why the issue persists — not just whether they are present. 

Building Science & Airflow Analysis

Source Identification (Not Just Detection)

Source Identification (Not Just Detection)

 Evaluation of airflow patterns, pressure relationships, HVAC influence, and building envelope performance to identify how contaminants move throughout the home or structure. 

Targeted & Strategic Sampling

Source Identification (Not Just Detection)

Wall Cavity & Hidden Space Investigation

 Air, surface, wall cavity, and material sampling performed with intent — not guesswork — to confirm findings and support defensible conclusions.

Wall Cavity & Hidden Space Investigation

Wall Cavity & Hidden Space Investigation

Wall Cavity & Hidden Space Investigation

 Controlled destructive methods used when necessary to access concealed spaces and identify hidden contamination, moisture intrusion, or material-related issues. 

Moisture Mapping & Thermal Imaging

Wall Cavity & Hidden Space Investigation

Moisture Mapping & Thermal Imaging

 Advanced tools are used to identify abnormal moisture patterns and conditions not visible to the naked eye. 

HVAC System & Distribution Pathways

Wall Cavity & Hidden Space Investigation

Moisture Mapping & Thermal Imaging

 Assessment of ductwork, system performance, and contamination pathways that may be distributing pollutants throughout the structure.

Penetration Points & Structural Pathways

Penetration Points & Structural Pathways

Penetration Points & Structural Pathways

  Evaluation of how crawl space, attic, or exterior air is entering the home through unsealed boots, wall penetrations, chases, and structural gaps. 

VOC & Formaldehyde Screening

Penetration Points & Structural Pathways

Penetration Points & Structural Pathways

 Real-time screening for chemical off-gassing sources including building materials, furnishings, and potential issues such as Chinese drywall or other emission sources.

Hazardous Material Indicators

Penetration Points & Structural Pathways

Carbon Monoxide & Combustion Safety

 Targeted evaluation for non-mold environmental concerns including suspect drywall, combustion byproducts, and other material-related contaminants. 

Carbon Monoxide & Combustion Safety

Aggressive Disturbance Testing (When Needed)

Carbon Monoxide & Combustion Safety

 Testing for carbon monoxide and evaluation of combustion appliances and ventilation to identify potential safety hazards. 

Room-by-Room Environmental Profiling

Aggressive Disturbance Testing (When Needed)

Aggressive Disturbance Testing (When Needed)

 Detailed assessment of temperature, humidity, and environmental conditions throughout the home to identify abnormal patterns contributing to occupant symptoms. 

Aggressive Disturbance Testing (When Needed)

Aggressive Disturbance Testing (When Needed)

Aggressive Disturbance Testing (When Needed)

 When conditions warrant, controlled agitation methods (such as carpet and surface disturbance) are used to simulate real-world exposure and uncover hidden contamination reservoirs. 

Attic & Crawl Space Evaluation

Exterior Conditions & Moisture Intrusion Risk

Exterior Conditions & Moisture Intrusion Risk

 Inspection of attic and crawl space environments for moisture intrusion, microbial growth, air communication pathways, insulation issues, and conditions contributing to indoor air quality problems. 

Exterior Conditions & Moisture Intrusion Risk

Exterior Conditions & Moisture Intrusion Risk

Exterior Conditions & Moisture Intrusion Risk

 Evaluation of exterior conditions and surrounding influences that may be contributing to moisture intrusion or environmental concerns within the structure. Many indoor issues originate outside the home and require a full-property perspective to properly diagnose. 

Interior Cavity & System Visualization

Exterior Conditions & Moisture Intrusion Risk

Interior Cavity & System Visualization

 When necessary, specialized inspection methods are used to evaluate conditions within wall cavities, plumbing chases, and HVAC systems without unnecessary disruption. This allows for targeted investigation of areas that cannot be assessed through standard visual inspection. 

ADDITIONAL TESTING (AS NEEDED)

Water Quality Testing

PFAS Sampling & Analysis

PFAS Sampling & Analysis

PFAS Sampling & Analysis

PFAS Sampling & Analysis

PFAS Sampling & Analysis

Lead

PFAS Sampling & Analysis

Lead

Lead

Chinese Drywall Sampling

Lead

Chinese Drywall Sampling

Chinese Drywall Sampling

Chinese Drywall Sampling

And Much More

Chinese Drywall Sampling

Chinese Drywall Sampling


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