Breathe with confidence,
not concern.
Professional indoor air quality assessment for homes where someone has asthma, allergies, chronic cough, or any reason to be cautious about what they’re breathing. Clinical-grade testing, calm guidance, results you can share with your physician.
Hudson Valley, NY Phone consultations are complimentary Reports suitable for sharing with your physician
Standards & partnerships
For households where every breath matters.
If anyone in your home has a respiratory condition, an immune sensitivity, or simply a persistent feeling that the air is “off,” you deserve a clear answer — not guesswork.
A note from Michael
When someone in the home is already managing a respiratory condition, the last thing they need is alarmism or upselling. My job is to give you a clear, factual picture of your air — what’s there, what isn’t, and what (if anything) we should do about it.
If we don’t find a problem, I’ll tell you that. If we do, you’ll have a written report you can share with your doctor, your insurer, or a remediation contractor.
A structured workup, calibrated to your home.
Every service is grounded in EPA and NYS Department of Health protocols. Lab samples are processed by AIHA-accredited facilities.
Mold & moisture inspection
Comprehensive walkthrough with moisture meters, hygrometers, and thermal imaging to identify conducive conditions and visible concerns.
Air & surface sampling
Targeted sampling submitted to AIHA-accredited labs for spore identification, speciation, and concentration analysis.
Indoor air quality workup
Broader IAQ evaluation including airborne contaminants, allergens, ventilation, humidity, and environmental triggers.
Written remediation protocol
If remediation is warranted, you receive an itemized written protocol you can hand to any qualified contractor.
Post-remediation verification
Independent on-site verification of contractor workmanship and containment prior to clearance sampling.
Clearance & documentation
Final clearance sampling and a signed letter of completion — suitable for insurance, real estate, or your physician.
From first call to written report.
Calm, methodical, and paced for households managing real health concerns.
Phone consultation
We talk through your concerns, symptoms in the home, and any known triggers. Often, a 15-minute call is all that’s needed to decide whether a visit is warranted.
Assessment visit
A thorough, unhurried inspection. I walk through what I’m measuring as I go, so you understand each finding in real time — no mystery.
Laboratory analysis
Samples are processed at AIHA-accredited laboratories. Turnaround is typically 3–5 business days for standard panels.
Findings & protocol
A written report with plain-language interpretation, lab results, photos, and (if needed) a remediation protocol. Followed by a debrief call to walk through everything.
What to expect, in order.
A typical on-site assessment takes 60–90 minutes. Here’s exactly how it unfolds — no surprises, nothing rushed.
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Arrival & introductions
I arrive in an unmarked vehicle with PPE and equipment in hand. We sit down briefly so you can walk me through your concerns, any symptoms you’ve noticed, and the history of the home — recent leaks, renovations, or weather events worth knowing about.
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Guided walkthrough
You lead me through the spaces of greatest concern first — whether that’s a bedroom, a finished basement, or a bathroom. I note visual signs, ask questions, and form a mental map of where moisture is most likely to be hiding.
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Environmental readings
Calibrated moisture meters on suspected walls and floors, hygrometer for relative humidity, and thermal imaging to find cold spots and hidden wet areas without opening anything up. I explain each reading as I take it.
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Full-home inspection
Attic, crawl space, basement, mechanical rooms, behind appliances, around windows, under sinks. The places mold actually starts. Photos are taken throughout for the written report.
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Sampling (if warranted)
Air samples with a calibrated spore-trap pump, surface samples by tape lift or swab where appropriate, and always an outdoor control sample for comparison. If sampling isn’t warranted — sometimes the cause is obvious — I’ll tell you that and save you the cost.
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On-the-spot debrief
We sit back down and I share preliminary findings: what I observed, what concerns me, what doesn’t, and what to expect from the lab if samples were collected. You leave the visit with a clear picture — not just a vague promise of a report later.
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Written report & follow-up
A plain-language written report arrives by email with lab results, annotated photos, and clear recommendations. A follow-up call is included to walk through everything and answer questions — on your schedule, not mine.
Indoor air is not abstract — it’s clinical.
For people with respiratory conditions, the quality of indoor air can be the single largest environmental factor shaping daily wellbeing.
Let’s talk through what you’re experiencing.
A 15-minute phone call to understand your concerns and decide together whether an on-site assessment is the right next step.
Reports are formatted to be shared with your physician, allergist, or pulmonologist on request.