Do Air Quality Testing Before Renovation or Construction

Enjoy a healthier home renovation and improved indoor air for decades to come​!

House remodeling is a great way to update your home and increase its value. However, it’s important to consider the role of indoor air quality when planning a bathroom or kitchen remodel in San Francisco. The construction materials you choose for your new space can have long-term effects on your indoor air, turning the choices you make into not only stylistic considerations, but health considerations as well. At Safe Air Fast, we provide air quality testing and solutions that include testing for asbestos, lead, mold, and bacteria prior to renovation and construction so you can enjoy a healthier home renovation and improved indoor air for decades to come.

Air Quality Testing Before Construction

Home remodeling is the perfect time to address issues such as old, outdated, damaged, or unhealthy materials in your home. Older homes often incorporate serious health concerns such as asbestos and lead, which may not have been banned from new construction materials at the time your home was built. Additionally, serious mold and bacteria problems can develop without your knowledge, requiring the replacement of damaged materials and professional removal to prevent the problem from spreading. By scheduling professional air quality testing prior to your renovation project, you’ll find out whether these health concerns must be accommodated and addressed during home remodeling. If testing reveals the presence of asbestos, mold, or lead, extra steps should be taken to protect your family and your contractors during renovation, while services such as mold abatement and asbestos removal can be performed alongside your house remodeling project to reduce overall costs and improve air quality throughout your home.

Choosing Construction Materials for Better Air Quality

Healthy indoor air should be a main priority when planning any type of home remodeling project; together with your contractors, you can choose construction materials that promote a healthier home renovation experience. If you’d like to learn more about air quality and home remodeling, as well as how we can help you identify potential indoor health hazards prior to a kitchen or bathroom remodel near San Francisco, call Safe Air Fast today at (415) 813-4144.

• VOCs, or volatile organic compounds, are materials that vaporize at room temperature and humidity. These compounds can be found in many types of paints, glues, and wood products. Choosing low- or no-VOC construction materials will reduce or eliminate potential off-gassing for better indoor air quality after renovation.
• Mold, mildew, and bacteria can affect health in many ways, including exacerbating asthma, allergies, and other respiratory conditions. Using products that discourage or prevent mold growth, such as mold-resistant or mildew-retardant paint, will prevent mold from taking hold in your home and affecting air quality in the future.