Ex-Grow Op Recertification
Over the last two decades, with the growth of home marijuana growth facilities, the demand for ex-Grow Op recertification has surged. Homeowners, either knowingly or unknowingly, purchase homes previously used as marijuana grow-ops (MGOs) and are left to deal with the ramifications. At Healthy Homes IAQ™/IEQ we have become experts in the field of ex-Grow Op recertification and have helped guide homeowners through the recertification process for almost three decades.
The Hazards of Marijuana Grow-Ops
Upon initial inspection, a home formerly used as a Marijuana Grow-Op may appear similar to any other home. However, the extreme modifications made to buildings that have housed MGOs can created a number of potentially dangerous hazards. A study by the City of Surrey found that an average of one in 22 grow operations catch fire – 24 times more frequently than a typical home. Diverting electricity and tampering with electrical wiring can lead to house fires. Hidden ductwork can be modified. Wood structures can become warped or rotted due to excessive wiring. Concrete walls and floors can be cored to avert hydro meter detection, leading to dangerous live wires. Whether these problems are detected or not, all of these can lead to serious issues for a homeowner. Luckily Healthy Homes IAQ can provide detailed analysis and solutions to help homeowners deal with the fallout from a former Grow-Op and the steps they need to take for recertification.
Our Expertise
Our expertise is centered on assessing major environmental defects through expert level knowledge of issues that create IEQ/IAQ related problems, supported by our background and understanding of environmental and construction-based defects. We are experts in design, construction, material defect recognition and analysis. Our environmental and air quality testing and assessment services team has conducted over one thousand IAQ investigations and Grow-Op verifications and recertifications in the Okanagan Valley alone since 1997. We know this valley’s environmental footprint, its causes, triggers, and effects.
Our Services
Our professional services include:
- Site assessment and full spectrum environmental testing for building health and personal health-based issues.
- Review and assessment of major defects in buildings, mechanical and ventilation and specialty systems that affect Indoor Environmental (IEQ) and Air Quality (IAQ).
- Environmental defect and hazard analysis and reporting.
- Coordination of Environmental Project Issues and Environmental Project Management services.
The Recertification Process
As a property owner, if you are required to recertify a former MGO, it is your responsibility to hire an approved environmental consultant and restoration contractor to carry out the remediation process to apply recertification. This process can vary from province to province. The homeowner would hire an approved environmental consultant, a firm like Healthy Homes IAQ™/IEQ, to act as project manager. This firm is responsible for investigation, assessment, remediation and verification in conjunction with a restoration contractor. The pure scope of the project can be daunting. Luckily, this is something we have decades of experience in, and we can lead you through the process to assure a thorough and well-planned strategy to achieve recertification. Project timelines will vary on a case-by-case basis. Our custom solutions will help you achieve your recertification goal.
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Our Value
In addition to our expert analysis in ex Grow-Op remediation, we provide practical repair, maintenance, and operation tips which allow our clients to reduce the likelihood of future problems with Indoor Environment and Air Quality in their homes and office spaces. We are committed to bridging the technical gap between client knowledge and engineering rigor with clear concise information and reporting. Don’t rely on contractors or suppliers for assessments and solutions. Arm yourself with in-depth analysis from professionals who have your best interests in mind. Protect your home with a professional indoor air quality inspection. Your satisfaction is our guarantee. Contact us today to learn more.