Cost of Environmental Hygiene Survey and report by certified hygienist

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Cost of Environmental Hygiene Survey and report by certified hygienist

Understanding the costs associated with an environmental hygiene survey and report is complex due to the many variables involved. Here’s a detailed breakdown to help clarify the factors and costs involved:

The first issue the professionally qualified Indoor Environmental Hygienist report is not a building survey, it is an environmental risk investigation based on the client health issues and specific requirements.

Personal Health Considerations:

  • How long have you been sick?
  • Results and data from medical investigations.
  • Success or failure of treatment.
  • Number of individuals in the property experiencing health issues.
  • Use of self-medication.
  • Use of specialist medical or functional medical professionals.
  • Data on symptoms and causation.

Property Considerations:

  • Possible causation and source of contamination:
  • Current or historic bio amplification.
  • Extent and level of affected areas:
  • Number of areas to be tested and assessed.
  • Construction or design defects:
  • Maintenance or environmental control issues.

Contamination Considerations:

  • Comparison of contamination inside & outside the body:
  • Viability of contamination (viable or non-viable).
  • Nature of contamination risk:
  • Respiratory or dermal absorption risk.
  • Presence of biological, chemical, or mineral hazards:
  • Type of contamination (gas, vapor, settled dust, airborne).

Objectives of the Report:

  • Obtain a detailed report for focused medical treatment:
  • Understand risks and get professional help in decontamination and treatment.
  • Receive appropriate medical treatment:
  • Assist in diagnosis and elimination of risk.

Cost Breakdown:

  • Initial Consultation and Appraisal:
  • Review of provided information:
  • Medical data, symptoms, and potential causations.
  • Survey and Testing:
  • Number of samples and types of tests required:
  • Air quality testing.
  • Surface swab testing.
  • Material sampling.
  • Detailed laboratory analysis of collected samples:
  • Identification of contaminants and their concentrations.

Comprehensive Report:

  • Compilation of survey results, laboratory analysis, and conclusions:
  • Assessment of medical risks and hazards (based on hazards identified)

Decontamination or Risk Reduction:

  • Customized solutions for decontamination or risk reduction based on report findings.

Costs

  • The cost will primarily reflect location, size of property, health issues and budget of the client.
  • The specific requirements and objectives will greatly influence the final cost.
  • A thorough and accurate report in the hands of a medical expert is crucial for effective treatment and remediation.
  • Opt for a balance between cost and the quality of the report to ensure the best outcomes for health improvement and risk elimination.

By understanding and addressing the various factors outlined above, you can better gauge the costs associated with an environmental hygiene survey and report tailored to your needs and budget.

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