SAFETY EVALUATION:

All safety evaluations include a visual assessment of the interior and exterior of the structure to identify potential risks and hazards. A report that summarizes our findings and provides our conclusions and recommendations will be included.

This level includes basic safety items every home should have, regardless if children are present. They include fire extinguishers, smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, first aid kits, and fire escape ladders (if structure is more than one story). The identification of possible exposure to environmental contaminants, chemicals, allergens, and poisonous plants will be included. This level includes the six hazards that represent the highest risk of serious injury and/or death. If nothing else, these hazards require safety solutions in all homes with small children. This level is the foundation for which additional layers of protection can be added in the future as your family needs change. The hazards include electrical outlets, cabinets and drawers, stairways, window treatments, doorways, and furniture. The solution for the hazards addressed above are special protective devices, automatic locking devices, permanent gates, automatic cord guards, latches and door stops, and safety straps and corner guards, respectively. This level includes rooms or areas where children spend a great amount of time including their bedrooms, playrooms, and family rooms. These areas should be highly protected to assist in making them a safe environment for children to play and explore. These areas should foster healthy development and encourage natural curiosity. This level includes kitchens, bathrooms, and stairways. Based on statistics, about 70% of all household accidents occur in these areas. Unfortunately, these areas cannot be avoided. Therefore, a high degree of protection is required to make them safe for curious children. However, kitchens, bathrooms and stairways should be “off limits”, even with protection, for play and exploration to reduce the risk of injury or death. This level includes a child’s roaming limits such as exterior decks, basements, master bedrooms, hallways, garages, pools, etc.


INDOOR AIR QUALITY (IAQ) ASSESSMENTS include:

An interview with the homeowner to gather a history of the structure and any health concerns.

A visual assessment on the interior and exterior of the structure. Photographs will be taken to document our observations.

Moisture measurements of the building substrates, including areas around plumbing, windows, doors, or other areas of moisture sources.

Temperature and relative humidity readings.

Evaluation of the HVAC systems. The evaluation includes an inspection of the exterior and interior components of the air handlers and supply and return ducting. An evaluation of the condition, owner maintenance, and presence of contaminants assist in determining if indoor air quality issues exist.

A borescope inspection to identify if hidden water damage or microbial issues are suspected. Borescope inspections are obtained by inserting a cylindrical rod through a small hole to view the interstitial cavity with minimal impact to wall or ceiling finishes. The borescope is a diagnostic aid used by the investigator to determine if microbial growth and/or unusual moisture conditions exist in building substrates within the interstitial cavity not readily visible from the interior of residence.

Infrared thermal imaging can be conducted to identify areas of potential moisture intrusion or air infiltration that would otherwise be undetectable to the naked eye. Infrared cameras are a great tool to assist in identifying the SOURCE of unusual moisture or air infiltration.

Air sampling can be added to any package if indoor airborne elevations are suspected for mold, radon, allergens, or other contaminants that may cause adverse health effects. The samples are shipped to a 3rd party laboratory that participates in the American Industrial Hygiene Association Environmental Microbiology Laboratory Accreditation Program (AIHA EMLAP). Elevated airborne concentrations may indicate an indoor reservoir(s) of contaminants or that cleaning of personal effects or the HVAC system(s) may be required. Add air sampling to any package for $75.00/sample.

Water sampling can be added to any package to determine if the presence of any contaminants exists such as fecal coliforms, E. coli, Legionella, lead, radon, heavy metals, etc. Add water sampling to any package for as little as $35.00.

Packages start as low as $395.00

Any and/or all of the levels of child safety can be combined with an Indoor Air Quality Assessment in a package that suits your individual needs. All assessments include a report that summarizes our findings and provides our conclusions and recommendations including selected photographs.