Insurance claim adjusters frequently face complex real estate damage cases where visual inspection alone is not enough to reach a defensible conclusion. LCS Laboratory provides a suite of specialized analytical tests designed to support insurance companies, restoration professionals, and property assessors in evaluating real estate damage. Our laboratory services deliver objective, science‑based evidence that helps adjusters make accurate, well‑documented decisions.
Laboratory Testing for Water Damage in Real Estate
- Mould Growth on Surfaces: Identification and quantification of mould spores using tape‑lift microscopy.
- Airborne Mould: Air sampling with laboratory analysis to determine species and spore concentration.
- Efflorescence Identification: Qualitative confirmation of crystalline deposits and carbonate content.
- Stain Identification: Chemical and microscopic analysis of bulk samples or tape‑lift samples to determine stain origin.
Laboratory Testing for Fire and Smoke Damage
- Soot Deposits on Surfaces: Quantitative wipe testing to measure soot loading.
- Tar Condensation: Quantitative wipe testing for condensed tar residues.
- Polyaromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs):
- Qualitative PAH screening on surfaces (wipe test).
- Quantitative PAH analysis for detailed contamination assessment.
- Dust Deposit Identification: Qualitative analysis of surface dust (tape lift or bulk dust).
- Charcoal and Ash Identification: Qualitative confirmation using tape‑lift microscopy.
- Fire Starter Vapours in Air: Air sampling for acetone, isopropyl alcohol, ethanol, gasoline, diesel, and related vapours.
- Airborne Soot: Air sampling to quantify soot particles.
- Airborne Smoke: Air sampling to assess smoke‑related particulate contamination.
Contamination from Construction Dust and Renovation Activities
- Asbestos in Construction Debris: Quantitative analysis of bulk materials.
- Lead in Construction Dust: Quantitative laboratory testing of dust samples.
- Lead on Surfaces: Quantitative wipe testing for lead contamination.
- Crystalline Silica on Surfaces: Quantitative wipe testing for respirable silica.
- Dust Identification: Qualitative analysis of surface dust (tape lift or bulk dust).
- Charcoal and Ash on Surfaces: Qualitative confirmation using tape‑lift microscopy.
- Isocyanate (MDI) and Aniline (MDA) Vapours: Air sampling for toxic vapours released from construction foams.
- Airborne Lead and Dust: Air sampling for particulate lead and general dust loading.
- Airborne Asbestos Fibres: Air sampling and fibre quantification.
- Airborne Glass Fibres: Air sampling for fibreglass contamination.
- Organic Vapours in Air: Air sampling for volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
- Airborne Dust and Silica: Air sampling for particulate matter and crystalline silica.
If you require laboratory support for any of these tests—or need assistance with a unique contamination scenario—our team at LCS Laboratory is ready to help. Contact us for a detailed quote and expert guidance. ©
