Define the review conditions
Have the specialist document inspected rooms, contents present, ventilation conditions, and relevant HVAC status. Use the same location names as the original work plan so a remaining concern can be traced to the work performed. Avoid fragrances or other masking products before the review.
Ask what a proposed test can answer
- What specific substance or condition is the test intended to assess?
- Who will interpret its result and explain its limitations?
- What separate structural, utility, or jurisdictional approvals remain outstanding?
Close out unresolved findings
Record the location of any odor, the specialist’s recommended next step, and a follow-up date. Do not accept “no one smelled it” as proof that all hazards are absent. Occupant health concerns need appropriate professional advice rather than a contractor’s guarantee.