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Indoor Odor Investigation

Find and resolve the source of unexplained indoor odors.

Florida Licensed Mold Assessor
Council-certified (CIE / CIEC)
IAQA Past President
Serving all of Florida since 2001

The short answer

An indoor odor investigation systematically isolates the source of an unexplained smell — sewage, mildew, chemical, electrical, biological — using a building-science approach instead of masking sprays or guesswork.

Triggers

You may need this service if…

  • Signal 01

    Persistent unexplained odor in a home or office

  • Signal 02

    Smell that returns after cleaning or HVAC work

  • Signal 03

    New construction or renovation odor that has not dissipated

  • Signal 04

    Tenant or buyer complaint requiring documented investigation

Scope

What's included

  • Source-tracing walkthrough with pressure and airflow checks
  • HVAC, plumbing and envelope inspection
  • Targeted VOC or specific-chemistry sampling when warranted
  • Written investigation report with identified source and fix

Method

How it works

  1. 1

    Step 01

    Describe and locate

    We map where and when the odor appears.

  2. 2

    Step 02

    Trace the pathway

    Pressure, airflow and envelope analysis to find the source — not just the symptom.

  3. 3

    Step 03

    Confirm with sampling

    Targeted lab analysis only when source identification requires it.

  4. 4

    Step 04

    Report and remedy

    Findings and the specific corrective action to eliminate the odor.

What you receive

A written odor investigation report naming the source, the transport pathway, and the corrective action to eliminate it — not just mask it.

FAQs

Indoor Odors — common questions

What causes persistent unexplained odors in Florida homes?

Most stubborn indoor odors in Florida trace to one of a few sources: a dry P-trap or failed plumbing vent, biofilm on an HVAC evaporator coil, water-damaged framing or drywall, off-gassing spray foam, or animal intrusion in the attic or wall cavity. A systematic investigation isolates which one is responsible.

How much does an odor investigation cost?

Most residential odor investigations in Florida range from $500 to $1,200 depending on accessibility and whether targeted VOC or specific-chemistry sampling is needed.

Can you always find the source of an odor?

In the large majority of cases, yes. Odors are physical — they have a source and a pathway. A methodical investigation finds both far more reliably than guessing.

Do you use ozone or hydroxyl machines?

We do not sell or operate odor-masking equipment. Once the source is identified, the appropriate remediation is straightforward.

Ready when you are

Independent, lab-backed assessment — no remediation upsell.

We diagnose the problem, name the cause and document the fix. Get a scoped quote from a Florida licensed consultant.