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Check the Health of Your Building
For over 20 years, Oasis Indoor Environmental, Inc. has been dedicated to serving the greater New York City Metro area providing residential and commercial indoor air & environmental quality testing and inspections. Our inspectors are certified, licensed, and adhere to all federal, state, and local laws. Since we do inspections only, this makes us an unbiased, third party with no conflicts of interest. At Oasis Indoor Environmental Inc., we are committed to helping our clients have safer, cleaner environments at home, school, and work.
Our Services
Explore our comprehensive indoor air quality inspection and testing services. If you don’t see exactly what you’re looking for, please reach out—we’re happy to customize our investigations to fit your specific needs.
Mold
Identify and document sources of moisture before they lead to serious damage. Each inspection includes a detailed report and, if needed, a remediation protocol to guide safe cleanup.
Lead
Protect your family or tenants from the hidden risks of lead. Our EPA-certified inspectors test paint, dust, soil, and water, and handle Local Law 31 compliance and clearance testing after abatement.
Asbestos
Worried about older materials in your home or building? We test suspect surfaces and provide verified lab results so you can move forward confidently and safely.
Happy Clients
We’re proud to have earned glowing reviews from clients who love the quality and care we bring to every cleaning. Our reviews reflect the trust and confidence our clients place in us
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I get an asbestos inspection?
Asbestos is commonly found in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings constructed before the 1980s. However, many buildings after this date also have asbestos containing materials. Testing should be done when a property is involved in a real estate transaction, or if there are plans for renovations or repairs that will require disturbing materials that are suspect for asbestos.
What are the health effects of Asbestos?
Asbestos has been known to lead to health effects such as lung cancer, mesothelioma, and asbestosis. The primary route of asbestos exposure is inhalation. Asbestos is typically inhaled when asbestos-containing materials are disturbed and become airborne. Asbestos-related diseases have a long latency period, which is the time between exposure and health effect. For asbestos, disease may occur 10 to 40 years after the initial exposure.
What can I expect during a mold inspection/investigation?
A typical mold inspection is a thorough investigation. It involves the inspector talking to the property owner about any areas where they have seen mold, where a musty odor has been detected, or where there have been moisture problems or water damage in the past. The inspector will go over the house thoroughly, looking at the building materials and areas that may be prone to mold growth. The inspector will typically do a basic air sampling of the inside and outside (for baseline comparison) for airborne mold spores. They may (or may not) suggest more specific air sampling depending on what they find in their visual inspection. These are sent to a third-party lab for analysis. If mold is detected, the inspector will try to find the source of the moisture that is causing the mold and talk to the homeowner to develop a remediation plan.
What are the current Lead standards?
As of June 2021, new clearance levels (in NYC) are 5 micrograms (µg) of lead in dust per square foot (ft2) for floors and 40 µg/ft2 for windowsill dust.
To be considered “Lead Free” (in NYC) the amount of lead in paint must be below 0.5 milligrams per centimeter squared (<0.5 mg/cm2) as measure by XRF (See Below: What is Lead XRF Inspection?)
What is a Lead Hazard Analysis?
A Lead Hazard Analysis/Risk Assessment is an on-site investigation to determine the presence, type, severity, and location of lead-based paint hazards (including lead hazards in paint, dust, and soil) and provides suggested ways to control them. Risk assessments can be legally performed only by certified risk assessors. This is highly recommended if you have small children in the home.
