I would recommend Allmax and Certified Home & Mold Inspector, Certified Energy Inspector, Mr. Alan Glushko to anyone I know who suspects an air quality issue & wants or requires testing.
The townhouse complex where I reside in Oshawa, Ontario was sold in January or February 2015. The tenants in the unit attached to mine moved out around the same time & the new owner began MAJOR renovations.
My adult daughter & I began getting ill around the 3rd week in February. No one else lives here.
By March, I finally suspected mold was the issue (we had been exposed before & had the exact same symptoms). My landlord did a test on March 20th & REFUSES to release the results to me so I was forced to pay for my own test & contracted Allmax per a recommendation by Canada Restoration.
Allmax was QUICK to respond to my request. Alan Glushko called me back immediately & gave me an appointment for THREE working days later. I was amazed & grateful for such a timely response! Alan performed an air quality test in our basement & bathroom (our allergic reactions are beyond severe in the bathroom) & the tests found "dramatically elevated levels of mold". One type is considered "toxic" & should NEVER be found indoors (according to the report) & it was found in the bathroom!
Alan was on time & efficient. He also got the test results back in time for my Landlord Tenant Board Hearing. Our landlord has let us live here knowing the severity of the issue & our illness. Alan gave terrific & reasonable recommendations (remove it "immediately"). Most importantly, Alan actually took the time AFTER his work day to call me and go through his findings with me in "layman terms". He was professional & compassionate & we will be forever grateful to him & Allmax.
Oshawa has no by-laws regarding mold & the Health Department does NOT perform air quality tests for mold. The Landlord Tenant Board has NO authority to compel the landlord to release their test results.
Allmax's/Alan's inspection & report has probably saved our lives. I am not being dramatic. Mold can be lethal. We can now seek the appropriate medical attention & request that the Board grant our request for necessary repairs to resolve this dangerous matter immediately.
Although both my daughter & I are on fixed incomes due to disabilities, this objective inspection was worth every single nickel. I found their fees VERY reasonable & you cannot put a price on your health! I was quoted twice what I paid by other companies & Allmax is rated 9.9/10 and the others were rated much lower. The level of expertise & knowledge when you contract Allmax is unbelievable.
Thank you Allmax and THANK YOU ALAN! You provide a vital service & you do it with proficiency, efficiency & compassion.
If you suspect an air quality issue in your home or place of business, please do not wait. Call ALLMAX TODAY and get (and remain) healthy!