This inspection detects bothersome odors in homes and the workplace.
If mold spores are not detected in air sampling and mold odors persists than MVOC sampling might be the next step in an air quality investigation. MVOC odors were discovered to pass through building materials such as flooring, walls and ceilings, while mold spores do not. In homes and buildings with elevated moisture issues mold and other fungi give off odors as they grow and die decomposing behind building material. MVOC have been linked to health issues affecting building occupants and are indicative of microbial growth within a structure. Concerns have increased research by health professionals and indoor air quality exports.