Your Vancouver Island mold remediation specialists.
Our Services
Home SOULutions has provided mold removal, clean-outs, ventilation repairs, insulation removals and insulation upgrades to attics and crawlspaces since 2012. Healthy homes are our specialty!
Comox Valley
Campbell River
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Mold Services
Mould or mold, no matter how you spell it – it can spell trouble. If you know or even suspect that mold may be present in your home, our certified technicians can help with identification, removal and prevention.
Mold Remediation
We offer professional mold remediation (removal) services for crawlspaces, attics, and the interior of your home. We don’t just cover it up or fog it – we remove it. Our technicians will help you determine the cause and assist you with the repairs and upgrades needed to prevent it from returning. If your insulation also needs an upgrade, you may be eligible for assistance with mold remediation costs as well.
Inspections & Assessments
You may not always see the mold in your home, instead, you may notice a musty or dank odour in a specific room. Our technicians have years of experience and training in mold recognition and assessment and use the most up-to-date tools. When we conduct a home assessment, if there is mold – you can be assured we will find it avoiding expensive air quality testing.
Air Quality Testing
We can conduct air quality testing for homeowners, pre- and post-remediation, as well as sampling and analysis for home buyers. In this process, air samples are taken from any rooms/areas of concern and compared with an outdoor sample. After analysis you are provided with a written report of spore counts.
Ventilation Services
Removing mold is just the first step. Our ‘SOULution techs’ will help you identify the cause and prevent it from recurring – keeping your home healthy. The main cause of mold growth is lack of ventilation or incorrect ventilation. Low insulation also contributes to mold growth in your attic and your home. Once we remove the mold, we’ll repair and update the ventilation issues and bring your insulation level to code. Proper ventilation, airflow and insulation makes it difficult for condensation to settle and mold to grow.
Fan Exhaust Connection Upgrades
A common cause of attic mold is incorrect fan exhaust connections that come from the bathrooms, range and dryer. They often leak moist air into your attic or have been installed to run a long distance across the attic, losing pull. This creates the perfect environment for mold growth. Our experienced technicians will bring your fan exhaust connections up to code to avoid future problems.
Fan Roof Stem Vents
Fan exhaust connections vent out the roof through roof stem vents. To avoid mold growth in your attic your fan exhaust connections vent in a straight path out the roof through a correctly installed stem vent. If they are not, the Home SOULutions techs will let you know. We can upgrade these vents so the complete system – from the bath fan – to the exhaust connections in the attic – and out the roof stem vent – is working seamlessly.
Bathroom Fan Installs
New bathroom fans circulate more air and are quieter than older fans. Our technicians install high airflow, quiet and energy-efficient fans. The bathroom fans connect to the exhausts in the attic and then expel out the roof through the roof vents. This complete system – if correct – will reduce humidity in the home and the attic and therefore help to prevent mould growth. Let us help you improve the air quality in your home today.
Attic & Crawlspace Services
Whether you’ve had an infestation or it’s just time for a clean out of your attic or crawlspace. We have the equipment and skills needed to safely remove all kinds of insulation, debris, dust, and droppings. Our technicians will leave your attic disinfected and smelling wonderful again.
Insulation Removal
Rats, raccoons — even otters — we have seen it all! While these furry little critters may look cute, they can cause a lot of damage and odour in your insulation. Is it time for a clean-out? Let us do the dirty work for you. As new insulation will need to be installed, you may be eligible for assistance with insulation and removal costs through the BC Energy Savings program.
Cleaning
All of our attic or crawlspace insulation removal and cleaning jobs are finished up with a thorough hepa-vacuum, and a disinfectant deodorizing treatment. Your attic or crawlspace will be clean and smell wonderful again.
Insulation Installs
Whether your crawlspace needs foundation, floor joist or rim joist insulation to bring it up to code, or your attic needs a top-up or you require all new insulation installed – we can help. Ask us for information on financial assistance, rebates and grants for insulation upgraes.
Financial Assistance & Rebates
Home SOULutions is an approved contractor with the BC Energy Savings program, also known as Clean BC or the Income Qualified program, and is an approved insulation contractor with the Home Performance Stakeholders Council. This means if we do your work, you can apply for financial assistance, rebates and grants.
BC Energy Program financial assistance: Did you know you can apply for financial assistance, not only for insulation upgrades but may also be eligible for assistance with insulation removal due to rodent infestations and mold remediation under their Health & Safety program?
Qualifications & Certifications
We take pride in having the highest levels of experience, training, and qualifications on our team. Some of the many certifications our team members hold are:
- Mold Recognition, Assessment & Control (MBLab)
- Applied Microbial Remediation Technician – AMRT (I.I.C.R.C.)
- Strategies for Mold Investigations & Sampling (EMLab P&K)
- Fungal Data Interpretation (EMLab P&K)
- Level I Thermography (Infrared Training Center)
- Water Damage Restoration – WRT (I.I.C.R.C.)
- Applied Structural Drying – ASD (I.I.C.R.C.)
- Restorative Drying 201 (I.I.C.R.C.)
- Odour Control Technician – OCT (I.I.C.R.C.)
- HPSC Insulation Training (Home Performance Stakeholders Council / BC Better Homes)
- Health & Safety Technician – HST (I.I.C.R.C)
- Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration – FSRT (I.I.C.R.C.)
- Confined Space Defined (HazMasters)
- OFA Level 1 First Aid (St. John Ambulance)
- WHMIS 2015 (St. John Ambulance)
- Fall Prevention Training (Orca Training)
- NIOSH 582 Sampling & Quantitating (McCrone Microscopy Research Institute)
- AHERA Building Inspector 3509-17-C12-6732 (Cole & Associates / AREC Environmental)
We are here for Realtors and Home Inspectors
Home SOULutions makes home sale transactions a priority by:
- Providing quick turn-around estimates to ensure the sale is not held back
- Conducting Healthy Home Assessments for buyers
- Accepting payment from proceeds of sale
- Offering a partner (realtor/home inspector) discount
Meet the Home SOULutions Team
Roy Piper, The Mold Man
Co-Owner / Operations Manager
As co-owner of Home SOULutions, Roy brings 20+ years of renovation, restoration, and remediation experience to the business, along with industry-specific (mold) training and certifications.
Roy’s specialty is helping homeowners address issues relating to mold, humidity, ventilation, and mold prevention. Customers rave about how Roy is friendly, approachable, and knowledgeable. He takes pride in his business!
Roy was born and raised in Pickering, Ontario before moving to Calgary where he lived for 25 years. Having seen more than his fair share of snow and cold, it’s no surprise he thoroughly enjoys life on the ‘wet coast’ and you will find him in shorts year-round. Roy has lived on Vancouver Island since 2007 and life is good for him here. He likes to fish, is an experienced diver, just adores his dogs ‘Kali’ and ‘Cooper’.
Corae Bracken-Piper, The Real Boss
Co-Owner / Administration / Marketing
Every successful enterprise needs someone working diligently behind the scenes to ensure that it runs smoothly. At Home SOULutions that person is Corae Bracken-Piper.
Luthur Cabebe, The Right Hand Man
Technician / Supervisor / Customer Service
Luthur Cabebe has been with Home SOULutions, working under Roy and learning the business since 2016. He plans to stay with the company long-term.
He is quite knowledgeable, not only does he have 8 years of experience – he also boasts the following industry-relevant certificates:
- Water Restoration Technician (WRT)
- Applied Microbial Remediation (AMRT)
- Strategies for Mould Investigation & Sampling
- Fungal Data Interpretation
Luthur is a polite, intelligent, and trusted apprentice.
Luthur’s passion for many years has been skateboarding and he enjoys taking the time to teach and mentor youth who are new to his sport. A recent interest of Luthur’s is learning more about fungi and mushrooms that grow on the island.
Vanessa LaPierre, The Right Hand Woman
Bio Coming Soon
Luthur Cabebe has been with Home SOULutions, working under Roy and learning the business, since 2016 and plans to stay on long-term with the company.
He has completed both his Water Restoration Technician (WRT) course and his Applied Microbial Remediation (AMRT) course.
He achieved very high marks on both. He is a polite, intelligent, and trusted apprentice. Along with Roy, Luthur is a qualified Mold Technician with the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC).
Luthur’s passion for many years has been skateboarding and he enjoys taking the time to teach and mentor youth who are new to his sport. A recent interest of Luthur’s is learning more about fungi and mushrooms that grow on the island.
Javier Olan
Bio Coming Soon
Luthur Cabebe has been with Home SOULutions, working under Roy and learning the business, since 2016 and plans to stay on long-term with the company.
He has completed both his Water Restoration Technician (WRT) course and his Applied Microbial Remediation (AMRT) course.
He achieved very high marks on both. He is a polite, intelligent, and trusted apprentice. Along with Roy, Luthur is a qualified Mold Technician with the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC).
Luthur’s passion for many years has been skateboarding and he enjoys taking the time to teach and mentor youth who are new to his sport. A recent interest of Luthur’s is learning more about fungi and mushrooms that grow on the island.
Christine Baxter, The Bean Counter
Bookkeeper / Accounts Receivable
While Christine’s professional skills are top-notch, there’s more to her than just numbers and financial statements.
Christine is a gifted musician. She enjoys entertaining loved ones with her beautiful music. Additionally, as a seasoned traveler she has explored breathtaking destinations ranging from the sandy beaches of Cuba to the stunning vistas of the Serengeti.
As a pet enthusiast, Christine is eager to welcome furry friends into her life. Whether she’s trekking through the great outdoors or simply cuddling up with on the couch, Christine understands how to cherish life’s simple pleasures.
Despite her many interests outside of work, Christine remains dedicated to her position as “The Bean Counter.” Her meticulous attention to detail makes her an invaluable member of our team.
Quick Fact Sheets
We hope you find the following pdf printable information sheets helpful. There is information here not only for homeowners – but also for property managers, realtors, landlords, contractors, and tenants. Click and print!
If you have more questions – ask us!