The Process

A systematic approach to indoor air quality.

From the first call to the written report — here's exactly what to expect, and why every step matters.

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Step by Step

Rigorous testing. Clear answers.

Five steps. One visit. Data you can act on the same day.

01

Schedule & Intake

We start with a brief phone or email consultation — typically 15 to 20 minutes. We discuss your symptoms, concerns, and property history: any water events, flooding, recent renovations, HVAC changes, or new construction.

This context shapes how we approach your assessment. A water-damaged basement gets different attention than a new build with VOC concerns from off-gassing materials.

15–20 min call
02

Whole-Property Survey

We arrive with professional-grade multi-parameter air analysis equipment and assess every area of your property: every bedroom, bathroom, living area, kitchen, basement, crawlspace, and HVAC zone.

Critically, we also take outdoor baseline measurements at the same time — giving us a true indoor-versus-outdoor comparison for every parameter, in every room.

2–4 hours on site
03

Real-Time Results Review

Before we leave your property, you see your data. We walk through room-by-room findings on site — explaining what elevated readings mean, identifying likely source locations, and answering your questions in the moment.

There's no waiting a week for a lab result. The technology produces real-time data, and we review it with you before we go.

Same-visit results
04

Written Report & Action Plan

Within 48 hours you receive a comprehensive written report: room-by-room data tables, parameter breakdowns, outdoor baseline comparisons, and source identification notes.

The report is formatted for your records — or to share directly with your physician, naturopath, integrative practitioner, or remediation contractor. It includes a clear, prioritized action plan so you know what to address first and why.

Report within 48 hours
05

Retest & Verification

After remediation or environmental changes — new ventilation, HVAC cleaning, mold remediation, source removal — we return to retest and verify that the intervention worked.

Measure → intervene → verify. This closes the loop and gives you documented proof, in data, that your indoor environment has improved.

Retest available
Why It Matters

What sets our process apart.

Real-Time Data

Our advanced particle analysis technology measures live — results are available on site, not after a lab turnaround. You leave your assessment knowing what's in your air.

vs. lab cultures that take 5–10 days

Room-by-Room Mapping

We test every room individually, not a single whole-home sample. Contamination sources are almost never uniform — the basement may be elevated while the bedroom is clean, or vice versa.

vs. single grab samples from one location

Outdoor Baseline

Every indoor reading is compared against a simultaneous outdoor measurement. This is the only way to know whether your indoor levels are actually elevated — or just reflecting what's in the outdoor air that day.

vs. indoor readings with no context

Actionable Reports

We don't hand you a page of numbers with no interpretation. The written report includes source identification and a prioritized action plan — formatted for you, your doctor, or your contractor.

vs. raw data with no guidance
The Parameters

Eleven parameters. One visit.

Every assessment covers all eleven parameters simultaneously — giving you a complete picture, not a partial one.

Mold

Real-time detection of airborne mold spores — identifying elevated levels room by room before they become visible or symptomatic.

Bacteria

Airborne bacterial particle counts by room. Elevated levels can indicate HVAC contamination, poor ventilation, or active biological sources.

Viral Load

Submicron particle counts that indicate airborne viral load — a direct measure of respiratory transmission risk in enclosed spaces.

VOCs

Volatile organic compounds from building materials, cleaning products, and off-gassing furniture — invisible but measurable, and harmful at chronic low-level exposure.

Formaldehyde

A known carcinogen released by pressed-wood products, insulation, and adhesives. Often elevated in newer construction and recently renovated spaces.

Carbon Monoxide

An odorless, colorless gas from combustion appliances. Even low-level chronic exposure causes headaches, fatigue, and cognitive impairment — well below alarm thresholds.

Carbon Dioxide

A direct proxy for ventilation quality. Elevated CO₂ correlates with cognitive impairment, fatigue, and poor sleep — even without other pollutants present.

Pollen

Indoor pollen counts reveal how effectively your home filters outdoor allergens. Elevated indoor pollen — especially in bedrooms — drives allergy symptoms and poor sleep.

Humidity

Room-by-room humidity mapping identifies hidden moisture gradients that predict where biological contamination is likely to develop or already exists.

PM2.5

Fine particulate matter small enough to penetrate deep into lung tissue and enter the bloodstream. A critical marker for combustion byproducts, wildfire smoke, and cooking emissions.

PM10

Coarse particulate matter including dust, pollen fragments, and mold debris. Elevated PM10 triggers upper respiratory irritation and aggravates asthma.

Room-by-Room Mapping

All eleven parameters measured in every room, compared against an outdoor baseline — so you know not just if there's a problem, but exactly where it is.

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Know what's in your air.

Schedule a whole-property air quality assessment. Serving Portland, Seattle, Vancouver, Ridgefield, and surrounding areas.

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