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Gas detection and testing

Professional Sewer Gas Detection in Long Island

A sewer gas leak affects your indoor air, your family’s health, and also points to a serious plumbing issue behind the walls or under the floors. Contact us now to detect the source of sewer gas in your home or property.

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What the service covers

Get Sewer Gas Detection Service to Identify the Source of Foul Smells

Every home in Long Island has a plumbing system where daily organic waste moves through drains and sewer pipes. As that waste breaks down, it produces gases like hydrogen sulfide, methane, and ammonia. These gases vent safely out of your house in normal conditions.

But older properties across Nassau and Suffolk County often have aging plumbing infrastructure. They are cracks in basement drains and pipes in crawl spaces or behind walls. The gases escape into your living space from such leaks. Without the right equipment, you will spend days guessing and still can’t find the source.

Our sewage gas leak detector helps find the source of the leak. At Quest Mold and Asbestos Testing, we use smoke testing combined with advanced sewer gas monitors to accurately locate where the gas is coming from, so you can get the leak fixed soon.

If you can’t bear that foul smell anymore, reach out to us for sewer gas detection in Long Island, NY now.

Credentials behind the work

Certified inspectors. Recognized standards. Independent findings.
  • MICRO Certified Mold InspectorMICRO
  • IICRC CertifiedIICRC
  • CMI and CMRC certifiedCMI / CMRC
  • EPA Lead-Safe Certified FirmEPA Lead-Safe
  • New York State Department of LaborNYS Department of Labor

Health and requirements

Health Issues You Face Due To Sewer Gas Exposure

Reach out now to schedule sewer gas detection in Long Island if you care about your family’s health.

Sewer gas exposure can create serious indoor air quality concerns when harmful gases begin leaking from damaged sewer lines, cracked pipes, dry drain traps, or blocked plumbing vents.

As these gases spread throughout the property, occupants may start experiencing several health-related symptoms, especially when exposure continues for long periods. Common hazards linked to sewer gas exposure include:

  • Headaches and dizziness
  • Nausea and loss of appetite
  • Eye, nose, and throat irritation
  • Breathing discomfort or coughing
  • Fatigue and difficulty concentrating
  • Triggered asthma or allergy symptoms

Professional sewer gas detection helps identify hidden leaks early, so the source can be repaired before the problem affects comfort and indoor air quality throughout the property.

How the work is performed

How Our Professionals Find the Source of Sewer Gas?

We apply a systematic approach for finding the source of sewer gas instead of just following the smell of gas.

Step 1

Initial Property Assessment

We inspect your property to note the affected rooms, the intensity of the odor at every location, and accessible plumbing entry points.

Step 2

Smoke Testing

Non-toxic smoke is introduced into the plumbing system under slight pressure. Any cracks, faulty seals, or open gaps allow smoke to escape, making breach points visually identifiable.

Step 3

Sewer Gas Sensor Readings

Sewer gas sensors are used to take real-time readings of gas concentration levels throughout the property.

Step 4

Leak Mapping

All identified breach points are recorded and mapped, giving you a precise picture of where the plumbing system has failed.

Want to know from which drain or pipe is leaked or cracked? Book our sewer gas detection service and get a confirmed source location. We also offer fixed gasses testing in Long Island.

What the service covers

We Follow the Non-Destructive Sewer Gas Detection Methods

Schedule Your Non-invasive Sewer Gas testing in Long Island with Quest Mold and Asbestos Testing Today.

Many homeowners think that locating sewer gas leaks requires breaking into walls or floors. In reality, that is a misconception. Our sewer gas detection process is non-destructive and designed to locate leaks without damaging your property. We use professional diagnostic techniques such as:

  • Smoke Testing
  • Pressure testing of drainage lines
  • Use of sewer gas detectors
  • Video Camera Inspection
  • Peppermint Test

All these methods are designed to find the source of the problem without causing any secondary damage along the way. That’s why we never have to break open walls, cut into floors, or disturb any part of your home structure to locate a sewer gas leak.

What the service covers

Advanced Sewer Gas Detection Equipment

Don’t Let Sewer Gas Affect Your Indoor Air and Health. Let Us Detect the Source with Our Advance Sewer Gas Detection Equipment.

Sewer Gas Monitors

They measure gas levels in the air and help identify the presence of harmful sewer gases inside the property. These tools help detect abnormal concentrations in enclosed spaces, basements, bathrooms, and near plumbing fixtures.

Sewer Gas Sensors

We use highly sensitive sewer gas sensors that can locate even small leaks hidden behind walls, under cabinets, or near drain lines. These sensors help narrow down the exact source instead of relying only on odor detection.

Smoke Testing Equipment

Smoke testing allows us to push harmless smoke through the plumbing system to expose cracks, loose joints, damaged seals, or disconnected vent pipes. It is one of the most effective sewer gas detection methods.

Thermal and Inspection Tools

Our sewer gas detection equipment also includes inspection cameras and advanced locating tools that help evaluate hidden plumbing lines and confirm leak locations without unnecessary damage to the property.

When testing helps

When to Book Sewer Gas Detection Services in Long Island, NY?

Reach out now to let our professional detect the source of sewer gas in your home.

Even if the sewer odor seems minor at first, it is important not to ignore it because ongoing sewer gas exposure creates unhealthy indoor conditions. You must schedule sewer gas detection if:

  • Persistent rotten egg or sulfur-like smells indoors
  • Sewer odors near sinks, showers, toilets, or floor drains
  • Strong smells in basements, crawl spaces, or utility rooms
  • Gurgling drains or slow drainage issues
  • Smells become stronger during rain or humid weather
  • A hidden plumbing leak is suspected behind walls or under floors
  • You are selling or purchasing a property

Our sewer gas detector for home inspections helps identify the problem before it spreads further through the plumbing system.

When testing helps

Schedule Our Services for Sewer Gas Detection in Long Island Today

Wherever you are in Long Island, in Kings County, Queens County, Nassau County, or Suffolk County, or even anywhere in New York, you can count on Quest Mold and Asbestos Inspections & Testing for sewer gas detection in Long Island and all five boroughs of New York.

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Local field coverage

Serving New York City and Long Island.

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A clear next step

Start with the property concern.

Tell Quest what you are seeing, smelling, renovating or trying to verify. The team will confirm the appropriate inspection or testing approach before the appointment.

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