I have carried out investigation into dust pollution inside of an residential property. The property owner was suffering from frequent respiratory difficulties which were most likely associated with exposure to some irritating agent most likely dust particles. After the discussion with the client we have decided that the best course of action in our investigation [...]
Property repeatedly flooded by sewage water causing odours and mould
I have visited a four storey terraced house in the inner London city area which has been subjected to several water leaks some of which were caused by black water. The family living in this house has moved in only couple of months ago and has already endured three significant leaks which have flooded parts [...]
Property damage due to inadequate construction and leaking services
I have been called in to evaluate the extent of water damaged to the newly building designer property in the London area. The purpose of the investigation was to evaluate the extent of the water damage to the property, identify whether the property is contaminated by black water (sewage water), evaluate the levels of mould [...]
Dust contamination of printing machines from adjacent wood fabrication unit
One of mine client has been experiencing problem with his printing process and was suspected that fabrication involving some wood product in an adjacent unit high be affecting his prints. He has sent me some filters taken out of his printing machine for microscopic analysis. The purpose of the investigation was to investigate the nature [...]
Mould growth on walls and bedding after radiator leak
This inner city London apartment has suffered from two unfortunate incidents of leaking radiator pipes. The apartment is relatively small and consists of one bedroom, a study room, a living room, a bathroom and a kitchen. The property was situated in a larger residential complex and is used only occasionally as a holiday home. I [...]
Black water (Sewage) contamination after toilet overflow
Inner city London apartment has suffered from a black water (sewage water) overflow from a faulty toilet. At the time of the incident the properly owners were unfortunately on holiday and discovered the leak only after several week. By this time quite a substantial mould growth has developed on the affected flooring and plasterboard partition [...]
Aspergillus fungal infection due to past time activities
People can sometimes experience deterioration of their health in their homes for no apparent reason. I have recently visited a property where an elderly gentleman started to suffer from shortness of breath, tiredness, lethargy and general exhaustion. It is only natural to us that we immediately try to identify the cause of such problems and [...]
Product contamination by unknown dust
Industrial manufacturing of delicate components is often done under controlled conditions to minimise the impact of the outside environment or to prevent intrusion of foreign contaminants. The control measures can range for simple air filtration to fully enclosed environmental chambers with controlled humidity, temperature and atmosphere composition. How much the production environment needs to be [...]
Unusual source of odours in victorian building apartment
This investigation in middle of October took me to central London area. This area is well known for its beautiful architecture and magnificent buildings. The apartment I was investigating was situated in a larger building complex in a residential area but close to some major traffic routes in the city. The house was approximately 200 [...]
Stachybotrys contamination of an inner city townhouse
I have recently been appointed to carry out an investigation of a possible mould contamination in a stylish inner city townhouse. The property occupants have been suffering from bad musty odours for several months and have started to experience some odverse health symptoms. The facility management company in charge of the property has failed to [...]