Why is There Mold in My New Vancouver House?

Why new Vancouver houses seem to have more mold than older ones: modern construction, tighter building envelopes, wet-weather building and moisture management. […]

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Can a Home Inspection Detect a Vancouver Grow House?

Can a standard home inspection detect a former grow house? Usually not. What CBC Marketplace and Mike Holmes found, and what specialised grow-op testing looks for. […]

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Indoor Air Quality Testing Vancouver BC

Vancouver’s outdoor air may be clean, but the indoor air often is not. Common indoor air quality problems in the Lower Mainland’s wet climate and how testing helps. […]

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Buying a Former Marijuana Grow Operation in Vancouver?

Thinking of buying a former marijuana grow operation in Vancouver? What damage grow ops cause, what lenders require and why environmental testing is essential. […]

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Testing for Mold in Vancouver BC

The two common ways to test for mold in Metro Vancouver, surface sampling and air sampling, what each tells you about species and concentration. […]

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How Did The Mold Get Into My House?

How did mold get into my house? Mold spores are everywhere; moisture is what lets them grow. A Metro Vancouver mold inspector explains the usual sources. […]

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