Odour Testing / VOC Testing

Residential and Commercial Odour Testing / VOC Testing Services in Toronto & GTA 

The Healthy Abode Inc. offers specialized services geared towards solving difficult odour and health issues that can be a result of indoor air. One useful air testing method is open- characterization, commonly referred to as VOC or Volatile Organic Compound Testing. Please contact us directly for more information regarding specific concerns.



Clients include property management, real-estate, government, health care, homeowners and any other person or group who may require such a service. Our reports are certified, insured and compliant to industry standards. 

Our Comprehensive VOC Analysis and Reports

Reports include identification of the top 35 compounds in order of descending concentrations, their semi-quantitative concentrations, as well as total volatile organic compound (TVOC) concentration. TVOC value is an important measure of total airborne organic concentration and over 200 compounds may be detected. The report also includes common sources, odour description and exposure limits.


We are able to get you your completed report in as little as 4 business days.  Contact us for an estimate, 416-901-7527. 

Initial Meeting over Phone

When you contact The Healthy Abode Inc. regarding lead testing, we will knowledgeably answer all of your questions and provide you with a detailed account of our services, if requested.

Pre-Inspection Report

Before beginning the visual inspection and lead testing we will ask some important questions about your home (this is considered the pre-inspection report.)

Sampling sent to a Certified Third Party Laboratory

We submit our samples from your lead testing and inspection appointment to a third party laboratory. The turnaround time for the lab is 2-5 business days for all types of lead testing, including Water, Bulk & Dust. All of our samples are properly labeled and submitted with a Chain of Custody form, which allows us to trace possession of the sample form the point of collection to receipt from the lab. This maintains the integrity of your samples.



Verbal Explanation of the Reports

It is very important to us that you feel comfortable with both the laboratory and inspection reports. This is why we will discuss with you the results and explain them in a manner that satisfies your understanding. At this point we will answer any questions you may have regarding the lead testing, including providing recommendations.

Please note your results are confidential.

Visual Inspection

A discussion regarding your lead concerns will assist in determining what testing may be required.

Professional Sampling

The Healthy Abode Inc. is qualified to perform any type of necessary sampling in your home. This includes the following sampling techniques, air, surface/bulk (swab/tape-lift), dust sampling and water testing for the purpose of detecting lead. For these procedures, we only perform the necessary sampling and we only use professional equipment.

Written Report of the Results

The laboratory provides a detailed written report of the lead testing of your job site/home. It will identify the quantity of lead in the paint, dust or water, if any, that are present in the samples from your job site/home.


In addition to the laboratory report, The Healthy Abode Inc. provides you with our own lead testing report which explains the lab report in further detail, as well as outlines all of our notes, observations and provides recommendations.

We're here if you have more questions.

More About This Testing

  • The Issue & Potential Sources

    Indoor air quality (IAQ) has increasingly become a significant and complex issue due to various factors including increases in certain indoor pollutants and the more recent design of energy-efficient buildings which reduce the amount of fresh air drawn into the building. Many airborne organics exist in indoor environments due to building materials, consumer products, personal activities, cigarette smoking, mold growth, and poorly vented heating appliances, etc. In working environments, the sources can be extensively more diverse and complex. Complaints of odors, headaches, eye, nose, and throat irritation, as well as other health problems, are common and widespread, which subsequently have impacts on the productivity and quality of life.


    An excellent example of VOCs is the "new car" smell most of us are fond of. The odor, not surprisingly, comprises a great variety of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), arising from adhesives, plastics, carpets, cleaners, polishes, lubricants, paints, leather, and vinyl treatment. Currently, there is no government standard regulating air quality inside new vehicles. Although the VOC concentrations are not very high in new vehicles, the cumulative effects of these compounds can pose health problems to those with chemical sensitivity and with long-term exposure especially in summer months when the heat vaporizes more VOCs into the closed car interior. Some of the most common VOCs identified in a new car with a leather interior include ethanol, acetic acid, benzyl alcohol, propylene glycol, and acetone.

  • VOC Testing

    With VOC testing (open-characterization) we have the ability to recognize the unusual patterns, odorous compounds, microbial (MVOC), VOCs from emission sources as well as the chemical reactions taking place. All of these findings are included in our comprehensive reports with site-specific interpretation to allow for a better understanding of the testing results.


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