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Need an air quality test? let us help you. 5 Microns Inc, has the expertise and the tools to do the work right. Please contact one of our consultants for assistance.

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margaret W

2023-01-03

Did an amazing job detecting our problem areas. Was very detailed, professional and was genuinely helpful. Highly recommend, came over next day.

Art Jury

2022-12-15

On time smart great explanations. These folks know their stuff. Kind and don't make you feel stupid. General inspector and real estate agent very impressed as well. Can't go wrong with these guys. Bit expensive but you get what you pay for here.

Samy Hampton

2022-11-10

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I had some concerns for mold in my office after gone through some water damage a year back, and I contacted 5 microns, and they came in the following day and ran all the necessary tests. A couple days later they emailed my results with the breakdown of everything I needed to know and how to take care of my concerns! Pascal was also very professional! Highly recommend!

Aleesha Kaundal

2022-05-24

Pascal was very professional and attentive to our needs. He was also empathetic to our situation. He took quite a bit of time explaining things to us. The report is very detailed and professional too. Thanks 5 Microns

DLC JAL

2022-04-07

Scheduling on-line is very easy, they showed up on time, professionally collected the samples, and promptly provided results. I would recommend this company to others

M S

2022-03-25

We needed our well water tested and a friend gave me their number. I’m so glad because the whole process was so simple and we had the results in less than a week. I was expecting it to be three times as much so I was extremely happy when I got the bill. It was really reasonable And I will definitely use them again

Monica Pauls

2022-03-23

They checked my house for mold spores. Pascal was enjoyable to talk to and very knowledgable about mold and mycotoxin issues. Would highly recommend if you're concerned about your air quality.

Mold air quality test

Are you suffering from allergies, such as sneezing, coughing, itchy and watery eyes, or maybe you have asthma? Get a mold air quality test to determine the mold spores present in your house—allergenic, pathogenic, or toxigenic. With this knowledge, you can take the appropriate action to eradicate the problem.

How do you perform a mold air quality test?

5 Microns Inc. utilizes an airflow calibrated electric pump to capture all the possible present airborne spores in your environment. An air-o-cell cassette is attached to the top of the pump to capture mold spores of different colonies, which will then be examined under a microscope by a lab technician. We provide:

A full report will show what mold spores are present.
Their levels with a glossary of fungi.
Our recommendations.

We don’t perform the remediation as it is a conflict of interest.

How long does a mold air test take?

A mold air test takes anywhere from 5 to 10 minutes per sample collected and about 10-15 minutes to conduct the actual sample testing.

How much does a mold air quality test cost?

The limited mold service call is $459 (for up to two rooms) and $659 for a complete mold inspection (checking every room, including the crawl space, attic, as well as the exterior of the home). Each plan includes three samples, an inspection, and a full report. Each additional sample is $70, whether a surface or air sample. The number and type of additional samples you will need will be determined during the inspection, and the inspector will advise you and get your permission before taking more samples. Please note that air samples require an exterior sample for the baseline and at least one inside. A baseline is needed because mold spores are not visible and are part of our ecosystem. Still, mold spores enter your building, and a baseline sample is required to compare the interior levels to the exterior.

Our inspector will visually inspect using a moisture reader, an infrared camera, and a relative humidity meter. Our inspector will look for conditions conducive to mold, such as water damage and intrusion, amongst other causes of mold growth.

If your address is over 20 miles from our office, a small one-way trip fee of $0.65/mile may be. You will be billed by email once the data is ready. The information will be available in 5-7 business days(not including weekends). The invoice will have payment options for you to choose from. Our office will forward your report after we’ve received payment. You can check our availability and book an appointment here: https://5microns.tech/online-appointments/.

*NOTE: When shopping for mold testing and inspection services, please beware of the free services that mold remediation contractors typically offer. Mold remediation contractors are mainly trained to remove mold from your building; their inspection focuses on finding and remediating visually apparent mold growth. Still, they are not trained to perform comprehensive mold and air quality inspections, which is essential to ascertain the source of the problem and overall conditions. The mold inspection and testing should be performed by a professional (IEP) indoor environment professional who will produce a report that will aid and guide the remediation team in resolving the problem and preventing the issue from returning. Mold remediation contractors and mold inspectors (aka indoor environment professionals) perform entirely different disciplines but often work together on fungal growth problems to achieve the desired results for the client.

Prices are subject to change without notice, and bids are valid for 30 days from receipt. All prices include complete reports.

What is a TO15 air quality test?

If you are experiencing a suspicious smell that you can’t quite figure out, suffer dizziness, feel lethargic, or have a burning sensation through your nasal passage, you may be suffering from VOC—Volatile Organic Compounds in your home. These compounds are the gassing off of various chemicals found on furniture and building materials in your home. Getting a TO15 test will help determine which VOCs are elevated so you can address the problem and breathe healthier air.

How do you perform a TO15 air quality test?

Our team will install a small 2″ x 1″ canister in a specific room in your home with an attached calibrator. The system is completely silent. One canister covers 1,500sf. Our canister will collect a sample of air in the room and will be returned to the laboratory for analysis by a certified technician. Timing for the results is a standard of 2 weeks. Please contact us for other options.

How much is a TO15 air quality test?

The service cost to perform the TO15 test is $1232 for a one to two-week turnaround time. A library search option lets the technician go deeper into the analysis to find any additional potential VOCs at an additional $130. There is a $100 non-refundable deposit per canister, which is applied to your balance.

You can check our availability and book an appointment here: https://5microns.tech/online-appointments/.

Formaldehyde air quality test

Are you suffering from watery eyes, burning sensation of the eyes, nose, and throat, coughing, wheezing, nausea, or skin irritation? You may need to get a formaldehyde test performed. Let our experts come to your home and do all the actions to determine the presence of formaldehyde.

How much is a formaldehyde air quality test?

The cost for a formaldehyde air quality test starts at $350 for the service call + $238 per sample for a two-week turnaround time and $294 per sample for a 1-week turnaround. For faster delivery options, please call for a quote.

Asbestos air quality test

Have you just completed a home remodeling project where you had popcorn ceiling texture that was positive for asbestos or any other asbestos-containing material removed and are concerned with airborne asbestos fibers floating in your air space? 5 Microns Inc provides asbestos air quality testing—also known as a clearance test.

How do you perform an asbestos air quality test?

An air-calibrated mechanical diaphragm pump is used with an attached plastic tube at the pump and an air cassette at the other end of the line to capture fibers. The lab technician will be looking for fiber concentrations that hopefully fall below the EPA’s recommended limit of 0.1f/cc. The filter inside the cassette will be examined under PCM—Polarized Light Microscopy—by a lab technician. The standard timing for the results in two business days, but there is an option for the next and same business day. We don’t perform the abatement work as it is a conflict of interest.

How much is an asbestos air quality test?

The asbestos PCM is a quantitive test, and the service call is $360, including three samples, a survey, and a complete report. Each additional sample is $35 per sample. An asbestos TEM is a qualitative test, and the service call is $675, including three samples and $140 for each additional sample. There may be a small one-way trip fee of $0.60/mile if your address is over 20mi from our office. You will be billed by email once the data is ready. The information will be available in two business days. There will be payment options on the invoice for you to choose from. Our office will forward your report after we’ve received payment. We do not perform the abatement as it is a conflict of interest, but we can point you in the right direction if needed. You can check our availability and book an appointment here: https://5microns.tech/online-appointments/.

Prices are subject to change without notice. Bids are valid for 30 days and include complete reports.

Lead air quality test

Have you recently scrapped lead-containing paint and are concerned with airborne lead? We perform lead air quality tests and provide peace of mind.

How do you perform a lead air quality test?

We use a calibrated diaphragm air pump with an attached plastic tube and an air media attached to one end of the line to collect an air sample. The media is then sent to a lab for analysis by a technician. Results are available within five business days.

How much is a lead air quality test?

Lead air quality test costs $389, including two samples, plus $56 per additional sample.

Radon air quality test

What is radon?

Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can cause lung cancer. Radon gas is inert, colorless, and odorless. Radon is naturally in the atmosphere in trace amounts. Outdoors, radon disperses rapidly and, generally, is not a health issue. Most radon exposure occurs inside homes, schools, and workplaces. Radon gas becomes trapped indoors after it enters buildings through cracks and other holes in the foundation. Indoor radon can be controlled and managed with proven, cost-effective techniques.

Breathing radon over time increases your risk of lung cancer. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. The EPA estimates that about 21,000 people die yearly from radon-related lung cancer. Only smoking causes more lung cancer deaths.

How do you perform a radon air quality test?

You’ll need an area where the kit can be set up, with no one going in and out of that room during the sampling, to prevent outside air from entering and tampering with the equipment. Refrain from using a ventilation system that can bring in outside air, and the room needs to be closed from outside air for at least 8-12 hours before the test. The room should also be the lowest living space in your home; this can be inside a closet in your basement, for example.

How much is a radon air quality test?

Residential: Radon Gas Testing Cost

Starting at $290.

Real Estate Transactions: Radon Gas Testing Cost

Starting at $390.

Payment:

We accept payment by check and major credit cards. After receiving payment, we will release your report.