Post-Renovation Air Quality Audit

Completed a comprehensive 2-day post-renovation air quality audit in a Toronto home following a recent kitchen renovation. This handyman service focused on testing for VOCs, formaldehyde, and radon.

Challenge

The primary challenge involved establishing a controlled testing environment within the newly renovated kitchen to ensure accurate readings for various pollutants. Calibrating advanced testing equipment for residential use, while also minimizing client inconvenience over two days, required careful logistical planning. We also had to account for off-gassing from new materials.

Solution

Our team deployed a multi-stage air quality audit using calibrated sensors and passive samplers. This included specific formaldehyde measurements via DNPH tubes and radon testing with an Airthings Corentium Pro device. All results were meticulously compared against Health Canada's "Guidance for Residential Indoor Air Quality" limits.

Result

The audit provided the homeowner with crucial peace of mind, confirming excellent indoor air quality post-renovation. 98% of all tested pollutant levels, including VOCs and formaldehyde, were well below Health Canada's long-term exposure guidelines. This proactive measure significantly enhanced the client's comfort and confidence in their newly renovated living space.

“After our kitchen renovation, we wanted to ensure the air quality was good, especially with new materials. RenoHouse provided a thorough audit over just two days. Getting the detailed report confirming all levels were well within Health Canada guidelines was very reassuring, especially for peace of mind about our kids.”

— S. Patel, Leslieville