
Indoor Environmental Testing Inc
About us
Small business in Madison, WI. Payments accepted are cash, check and all credit cards.
Business highlights
Services we offer
Air Quality testing, Allergen Search, Chemical Offgassing, EMF Consulting, Electro-Pollution Mitigation, Gas Leak & Carbon Monoxide check, Mold Inspections, Mold Remediation Supervision, Odor Investigations, Pesticide Testing, Remediation Protocol & Consulting, Specializes in Health Factors including Chemical Sensitivities and Electro-Sensitivities (MCS & EHS).
Amenities
Free Estimates
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Accepted Payment Methods
- CreditCard
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"Thank you for taking the time to review my services! Martine Davis"
"It was a pleasure working with you! Martine Davis"
I do not blame the mold tests entirely since it is quite possible that when the air was sampled it came from exactly within a tight concentration of mold in the insulation, although small. What I would warn others about is to be very cautious about mold tests as they can vary throughout the day, and it seems that mold remediation is the new big industry (my opinion). I would have been fine without the nearly $2,500 remediation costs we ended up doing because of this abnormally high test.
For those that can actually visibly see mold in their home, I would recommend this service. For those like me who were unsure about what lies behind the wall.....wear a mask and carefully remove a piece of wall for yourself, and if you see mold, call Martine. I'm sure the mold testers would disagree on removing the wall yourself, but it might save you a few thousand and lots of construction pains.
"Thank you for the positive feedback! It is a common misconception among mold remediators and homeowners that if you don't see mold it's not there. This can be a dangerous assumption as molds vary in colors (white, tan, yellow), and can blend in so well that neither trained nor untrained eyes can see it. Large quantities of molds can hide underneath the base plate, in fiberglass and on foam board insulation yet when drywall is removed, all looks “normal” in there. Another misconception is that if you had mold in a wall, you would see water stains or decay on the studs but chronic dampness from concrete walls over a period of years can also cause extensive mold growth with no visible damage to the studs. These are reasons why lab testing is smart. Opening a wall without appropriate containment can cause severe contamination of your entire home and ventilation system and be a risk to your family. Be careful and seek professional advice as this smart homeowner did!"
As an individual who suffers from mold related exposure and knows quite a great deal about its impact on health, I was floored by Martine's knowledge and sensitivity in this area. This work is truly from a very dedicated space within her heart to ensure optimal health for others. I genuinely appreciated her sound guidance/advice and felt very easeful in asking questions. She took great care in her work, explaining the process fully as she went along. She recommended very tangible steps we could take.
She returned our calls promptly, our lab results were in within 48 hours, with a full report.
She provided referrals for services we needed to follow up on, all of which were very reputable as well.
We plan to recommend her highly to our family and friends. She is top notch!!
Martine was very punctual in getting back to me about scheduling an appointment. When she came to our home, she was incredibly friendly and helpful. She focused on the wall that the smell was coming from and took two tests. She also took a sample in our basement ceiling which was under the wall that we were concerned about. She is obviously an expert in her field. She mentioned that she teaches other people about mold testing so she really knows her stuff. She called me the personally the next afternoon with the results of the tests and e-mailed the information as well. It turned out that we did have mold in our wall all along!
I hired a company to come in and do a mold remediation. They spoke with Martine throughout the process. Martine even came back after the remediation was complete to make sure the mold was gone. She found a few traces and called the company personally to let them know her findings. She also didn't charge any extra for the second trip to my home.
I would highly recommend Martine to anyone and everyone. Don't call anyone else! No one could be better - she is truly top notch!
She called with the results just 3 business days later, emailed them to me, and walked through the results and their meaning.
She was helpful and professional throughout the process. Because of the repeated problems in a finished basement area, but no visible evidence of mold, I was at a loss of what to do. A mold abatement service (Dirty Ducts) recommended Martine as a first step to figure out the nature of the issue.
It was a relief to have someone with lots of experience reviewing our situation and giving advice. We'll definitely hire her again as needed.
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