Immediately after a fire, chemical or mould related incident, it is crucial to understand the air quality within the indoor environment. There can be numerous harmful contaminants or particulates present in the air following these sorts of damage, which can be dangerous for building occupants and contractors. In the aftermath of these sorts of incidents, there can also be concerns surrounding lingering contamination or odours before restoration work is commenced and after its completion.

DF&A utilise a range of air testing methodologies to give you independent and objective information that outlines the extent and severity of airborne contamination, be it harmful gases, particulate matter or odour. DF&A’s testing services help you to understand:

• Site safety for building occupants and contractors
• The types and nature of airborne contamination
• The size, size distribution and mass of airborne particulates and any health implications
• How harmful/severe the contaminants present are based on their chemical constituents
• The impact on overall air quality
• The source of odour issues that do not have a visible source e.g. post-fire or flood
• The efficacy of decontamination works through clearance testing

DF&A then contextualise our findings, helping you to understand what this means for the particular property, and the actions required to resolve the issues.