The Healthy Abode

02/21/2024

Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Testing in Toronto & GTA.
The readings are presented in real time and are obtained using hand held calibrated IAQ monitors. Several readings are typically taken throughout the property during one visit. This reference guide serves to assist clients in better understanding these common IAQ parameters including TVOC, HCHO, PM2.5 & PM10.

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07/14/2022

Did you know that if you’re working or living in a space with settled dust or with features like popcorn ceilings and duct wrap, you might need to have testing done in your space? 🧪🧫

Although settled dust on a job site or home renovation seems harmless, it could contain dangerous amounts of asbestos that need to be removed immediately ⚠️

Learn more:

There are many types of asbestos testing methods. This means professionals have options to meet anyone’s specific commercial or residential needs. It also means if you’re not a professional, there is more confusion about what’s best for you. 

07/07/2022

Do you have reason to believe that there may be asbestos in your home? 🦠

Don’t wait!

Getting a test done as soon as you suspect asbestos will keep you and your loved ones safe 👪❤️

Read our blog today to learn more about the types of asbestos testing 👇

There are many types of asbestos testing methods. This means professionals have options to meet anyone’s specific commercial or residential needs. It also means if you’re not a professional, there is more confusion about what’s best for you. 

06/13/2022

What exactly is asbestos and can you remove it yourself? We answer these questions in our most recent blog post.
We also explain why it's critical to know what to do if you suspect asbestos is present in your home or building.

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Asbestos removal can be a big problem for homeowners, contractors, and property managers. It’s important to have this hazardous material eliminated from residential, commercial, or industrial buildings because it can lead to respiratory problems such as inflammation, mesothelioma, and lung cancer....

06/06/2022

No matter how handy you are around the house, some jobs are simply too dangerous to do on your own. 🙅‍♀️
Asbestos exposure is exceptionally hazardous, and no level of contact is safe.

In our newest blog, we explain why you should never attempt to remove asbestos on your own.👇

Asbestos removal can be a big problem for homeowners, contractors, and property managers. It’s important to have this hazardous material eliminated from residential, commercial, or industrial buildings because it can lead to respiratory problems such as inflammation, mesothelioma, and lung cancer....

05/31/2022

Asbestos is a naturally occurring fiber that is considered an unwanted material when it comes to your home’s structural integrity.

It is important to know about asbestos safety as it can highly impact the home that you live in!

Read our latest blog to learn more!

When buying a home, you may worry about hidden hazards that could come out at a later date. If you have the time, you can perform thorough testing of your home for unwanted materials. However, what if you have already completed a home inspection and found asbestos? How do you know what to do, or if....

05/26/2022

Your home is built on many elements. To fully upkeep the integrity of your home’s structure, it’s important to understand all aspects of its safety.

Our latest blog talks about the importance of knowing about asbestos safety.
It’ll help you identify any dangers of unwanted materials in your home.

Read to learn more! 👇

When buying a home, you may worry about hidden hazards that could come out at a later date. If you have the time, you can perform thorough testing of your home for unwanted materials. However, what if you have already completed a home inspection and found asbestos? How do you know what to do, or if....

02/27/2020

Pre Demolition / Pre Renovation Mandatory (MOL) DSS Report. Includes asbestos and lead testing. Renovating? Get your DSS report in 5 business days. Average residential price, $1000.00. Contact today for more information / formal proposal.

02/27/2020

Asbestos Bulk Sampling. Any house / commercial building older than 1985 has a significant chance of containing asbestos containing materials. we perform Asbestos Management Surveys, Asbestos Testing and Asbestos Inspection (both Initial and Clearance) and write Scopes of Work for asbestos abatement for homeowners, property managers, contractors and any other person or group who may require such a service in compliance with Ontario Regulation 278/05. We are fully insured and WSIB compliant. Our reports are fully legal and certified. $345.00

02/26/2020

We have many different parameters (individual and packages) that we are able to test water for, including well water testing packages, sub division water testing packages. Includes pH, fluoride, E. coli, Alkalinity, Hardness, Tannin and Lignin, Total Dissolved Solids, Benzene. Please contact for more information. $380.00.

02/26/2020

Water Testing for 18 different heavy metals in drinking water including: Aluminum Drinking Water, Antimony Drinking Water, Arsenic Drinking Water, Barium Drinking Water, Boron Drinking Water, Cadmium Drinking Water, Calcium Drinking Water, Chromium Drinking Water, Copper Drinking Water, Iron Drinking Water, Lead Drinking Water, Magnesium Drinking Water, Mercury Drinking Water, Manganese Drinking Water, Selenium Drinking Water, Sodium Drinking Water, Uranium Drinking Water, Zinc Drinking Water Heavy Metals in Water Testing Purpose: For Heavy Metals in water testing, we typically take one sample from the kitchen faucet, one after an entire night of not being used (at least 10-12 hours) called a standing water sample. We use sterile containers supplied by the laboratory for testing. Results in 5 business days. $400.00

02/26/2020

Testing for lead in paint and / or lead in dust. Houses / commercial buildings older than 1980 have significant risk of (high) lead content in the paint used to paint walls / trim / exterior. This risk increases the older the building is. At The Healthy Abode Inc. we perform Lead Testing. Typically Lead is tested in both paint and / or water. We are EPA certified and test in compliance with the Ontario Lead Guideline and the RRP Rule issued by the US EPA. We are fully insured and WSIB Compliant. Our reports are fully legal and certified. $330.00.