Sysco Environment Limited was recently asked to carry out an assessment of indoor air quality for the purpose of the BREEAM assessment scheme. The overall objectives of our assessment were to measure the concentration of formaldehyde in the indoor environment and to measure the total volatile organic compounds in the indoor environment. In addition, we [...]
Chard Indoor Air Quality and damp investigation
Recently, we were called to investigate the indoor air quality of a dentistry that had been suffering from damp in Chard. After evaluating the general state of the building, the extent of contamination and conducting microbiological analysis we identified that the indoor air quality in the dental practice was safe. The building had two main [...]
BREEAM air quality test in London St. James’s Market -Regent Street
Recently we were requested to carry out an assessment of indoor air quality at a two-block, seven-storey commercial development in central London. We needed to assess the indoor air quality against the BREEAM assessment scheme and ensure that the indoor air quality was fit for inhabitation. Each building consisted of 7 open plan floors. The [...]
Damp building investigation in Bristol
Not too long ago we were called to investigate the indoor air quality and overall safety of a building in Bristol. Prior to our arrival, the property had a history of persistent damp problems on the ground floor. The owners have been lining indoor areas with plastic sheeting in order to mask the deterioration of [...]
Birmingham Cattshill – building damp and mould investigation
We were called to evaluate the extent of the water damage to a residential property, to identify the root causes of damp and to recommend the most suitable remediation measure. We needed to make sure that the dampness wasn’t damaging the indoor air quality. In order to identify what the source of the dampness was, [...]
Breeam formaldehyde and VOC indoor air quality testing in Cambridge
Recently Sysco Environmental Limited was requested to carry out an assessment of indoor air quality at a three-storey office building in Cambridge. The indoor air quality was assessed according to the BREEAM assessment scheme, which has well defined limits to levels of contamination. It was our job to measure the concentration of formaldehyde in the [...]
Mould and pigeon faeces contamination of building in Tonbridge
Recently we were called to take a look at a building in Tonbridge that had been having some issues with damp. After evaluating the building and the indoor air quality, we identified that the indoor air quality in on office and the waiting room had been significantly affected by elevated numbers of allergenic fungal spores. [...]
Leaking services causing damp in building
In response to a number of reports of dampness, we were called to investigate the indoor air quality of a building in Shepton Mallet. The main damp problems in the property were rooted in the ground floor, which had been affected, by persistent damp and odour problems prior to our arrival. Staff working in the [...]
Mould Surveys of a building in South Brent
Recently we were called to assess the indoor air quality of a dentistry in South Brent. The dentistry was located in a two-storey building with a history of dampness. After conducting our investigation on the general state of the building, we identified that there was a considerable damp problem. Surgery 1, had the poorest indoor [...]
Mould survey of a former residential building
This week, we were called to check the indoor air quality of a two storey-semi detached town property in Langold. Years ago the building was converted from a residential building to a commercial property. Unfortunately for the owners, the property has a history of persistent damp problems, particularly within the back extension to the building. [...]