Stuffy rooms, lingering odors, condensation on windows or family members who feel better away from home? An indoor air quality evaluation helps find out why.
Americans spend most of their time indoors, and the EPA notes that indoor air can contain higher concentrations of some pollutants than outdoor air. Modern, tightly built homes hold in conditioned air efficiently — but they can also hold in moisture, odors and airborne contaminants.
An indoor air quality evaluation from Home Inspections by SP&D looks at the conditions that most often affect air quality: humidity levels, ventilation, moisture problems, combustion appliance venting, HVAC condition and potential mold sources. Based on what Mark finds, targeted testing such as mold air sampling or radon testing can be added.
The goal is practical: identify what's affecting your home's air and point you toward the right fixes.
These are the factors Mark evaluates during an indoor air quality visit.
Readings to check whether moisture levels encourage mold and dust mites.
Bath and kitchen exhaust, fresh air supply and attic ventilation.
Gas furnaces, water heaters and fireplaces venting properly.
Filters, ductwork condition and condensate drainage.
Poor indoor air quality often shows up as everyday annoyances: stale or musty air, condensation, dust that returns quickly or rooms that never feel comfortable.
In Middle Tennessee, high summer humidity and damp crawl spaces are frequent culprits. Air drawn up from a wet crawl space can carry moisture and odors into living areas.
Mark's construction background helps connect symptoms to causes — whether it's a disconnected bath fan, a leaking duct in the crawl space or a dehumidification problem.
Mark's indoor air quality visit covers:
The EPA recommends keeping indoor relative humidity below 60 percent, ideally between 30 and 50 percent, to discourage mold growth and dust mites.
Those are separate tests that can be added. The indoor air quality evaluation helps determine whether they're warranted.
Mark checks fuel-burning appliance venting and can note concerns. If you suspect carbon monoxide, leave the home and contact your gas utility or emergency services right away.
Anyone with persistent odors, humidity problems, condensation or occupants with allergies or respiratory sensitivities.
Connecting what you notice to what's causing it.
Call 561-301-7571 and describe odors, symptoms or comfort issues.
Mark measures humidity and checks ventilation, HVAC and moisture sources.
Targeted tests such as mold air sampling or radon can be added.
Receive findings and practical suggestions to improve your air.
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