Upstate SC · Western NC · Northeast GA
Bacteria testing
Not all water damage is the same. Sewage backups, groundwater and water that's sat for days all carry bacteria, and they need to be identified and handled differently from a clean supply-line leak.
- 25+years in the trade
- 24–36hrreport turnaround
- NVLAPaccredited lab
- 24active certifications
The usual suspects
Where we look first
Contaminated water soaks into porous materials fast. After an unsanitary loss, these are the areas we look at and sample.
Affected flooring Subfloor & framing HVAC ductwork Wall cavities Cabinet toe kicks Standing water areas Contents & upholstery Clearance zones
When to call
Sound familiar?
If any of these ring a bell, testing gets you a real answer, so you're not left guessing for another week.
A sewage backup or septic failure inside the building
Flood water or ground water that entered the structure
Water that sat for several days before anyone addressed it
Contamination concerns after a cleanup job
Verification that a cleaned area is actually safe to reoccupy
Recognize one or more of these?The first call costs nothing. Tell us what you are seeing and we will say whether a test makes sense.
Call 864 505 1833
How it works
What to expect
Assessment
We establish the source and category of the water and identify which materials and areas were affected.
Sampling
Surface and air samples are collected from affected areas and appropriate comparison areas.
Lab analysis
An accredited laboratory analyzes the samples.
Report
Results with what they mean for occupancy, and a plan for cleaning, removal or verification.
The deliverable
What you’ll get
A written finding, not just a verbal opinion. It's documentation you can act on, send to your insurance carrier or hand straight to a contractor.
- Laboratory analysis
- Independent, NVLAP-accredited lab
- Prepared by
- HK Environmental Consultants
Included · 01
Written report with sample results by location
Included · 02
Clear category determination for the loss
Included · 03
A cleaning and removal plan
Included · 04
Documentation for insurance or tenant records
On the job
What it looks like on site
With a Category 3 loss, everything has to be documented before anything gets torn out. Here's what we record on site before demolition starts.
Swabbing a bathroom floorSurface sample, collected on site
Kitchen sink swabSampled at the sink and counterQuestions
Got questions?
Straight answers to the questions people ask most. Don’t see yours? Just call.
Can I just bleach it and move on?
Surface disinfectant does not address porous materials that absorbed contaminated water, and it does not verify anything. Category 3 losses generally require removal of affected porous material.
How soon should I call?
As soon as possible. The longer contaminated water sits, the further it travels into materials and the more expensive the correction becomes.
Can we stay in the building?
It depends on how far the contamination spread and which rooms are affected. We will tell you what we found and what it means for occupancy rather than leaving you to guess.
Get in touch
Ready to book bacteria testing?
Tell us about the property and what you're noticing. We'll come back with next steps and clear pricing.