Mold and Indoor Air Quality

Indoor air quality is an issue for occupants of new and recently-constructed buildings as well as old historic structures. Private and commercial property owners face five indoor air quality issues that affect the health of the building occupants, the integrity of the building itself, and liability exposure.
 

	Mold: Mold spores are everywhere in the air and dust. When, in the warm environment of a building,  mold spores come in contact with water from such water intrusions as roof leaks, broken water pipes, or poor landscape design, the spores can begin to grow in as little as 48 hours. Visit our Mold Photo Gallery for examples of typical mold-causing problems.
	Asbestos: A mineral fiber known for its pliancy, its ability to withstand heat, and its negative health effects when inhaled into the lungs, asbestos was used in buildings constructed before 1980 in such products as drywall materials, popcorn ceiling finishes, and fire proofing.
	Lead: A highly toxic metal, lead is primarily found in paint used in buildings constructed before the 1978 ban on lead-based paints. When ingested as lead dust or paint chips or inhaled as lead dust, lead can cause health effects in children (e.g., brain and nervous system damage, hyperactivity) and adults (e.g., reproductive problems, high blood pressure).
	Airborne Vehicular Soot: An invisible particulate pollutant, airborne vehicular soot is found in the air near roadways and high traffic areas.
	Radon Gas: Tasteless, odorless, and invisible, radon gas is a product of the breakdown of uranium in rock, soil, and water. It can be found in homes, schools, and commercial buildings all across the United States and is the second leading cause of lung cancer.

Our Services

Dominion is a leader in Indoor Air Quality and Mold Investigations, performing thousands of inspections since 1992. We offer a full range of mold investigation and asbestos/lead-based paint survey services including:
 

IAQ Investigations	Contractor Oversight	Expert Testimony
Mold Remediation Design	Final Clearance Testing	Toxicological Assessments
Sick Building Syndrome Assessments	Bio-Aerosol Identification	Lead-Based Paint Surveys
Microbiological Lab Services	Asbestos Surveys	Opportunistic Pathogen Control
Radon Gas Investigation	Airborne Vehicular Soot Testing

The Dominion Advantage

	Stop Water Intrusion: Because mold growth requires a source of water, Dominion's first step in each inspection is to identify the site where water intrudes into the building. Dominion works closely with the abatement contractor, keeping costs down and bringing a speedy resolution to the potential hazard.
	Timely, Expert Lab Analysis: Dominion also provides expedited analysis of spore-trap, tape-lift, Petri dish, and swab and bulk samples through its microbiological laboratory, which is directed by noted mold and fungus expert Chester Leathers, Ph.D. Mycology/Microbiology.
	Expert Witness: Dominion's expertise and experience are recognized throughout the industry. Our scientists and industrial hygienists have provided expert testimony in over 25 court cases and over 100 depositions.