About A1 Air Quality Consultants

Over 25 years of experience. SCDES & NCDHHS licensed. Science-driven results across NC, SC, and GA.

100% Premier Independent Testing — Zero Conflict of Interest. We never sell remediation or removal services. Our results and recommendations are always honest and unbiased.

Built on Experience, Driven by Honesty

A1 Air Quality Consultants was founded by professionals who spent decades working in the remediation industry. After 25+ years performing mold remediation at highly technical levels — including work for local government, educational institutions, and manufacturing facilities — we made the move to the testing side of the industry.

Why? Because we saw firsthand how inconsistent testing methods and moved goalposts were creating confusion for property owners and contractors alike. We studied the testing industry, identified the most recognized standards, and built A1 around a commitment to never compromise those standards under any circumstance.

A1 Air Quality Consultants was started by Dallas Gunn Sr. and his son, Dallas Gunn Jr., in the Upstate of South Carolina. Through honesty, fast response times, and open communication, they have grown to serve all of South Carolina and North Carolina, plus parts of Georgia.

Testing Only — By Design

A1 Air Quality Consultants is a testing and consultation company only. We never sell remediation, removal, or abatement services. This is not a limitation — it is our strongest advantage. By removing any financial motivation to find problems that do not exist, we ensure that every result we deliver is honest, every recommendation is unbiased, and every client gets the truth about their air quality.

Contractors who review our reports consistently tell us they contain all the data needed to move forward with confidence. That is the standard we set, and we refuse to lower it. Learn more about why independent testing matters and how it protects homeowners from conflicts of interest.

Our Values

We believe in standards. We do not dwell on possibilities — we use scientific data points to draw true conclusions. We only use facts recorded through our instruments and verified by certified laboratories. We believe in client confidentiality. We believe that honest results serve everyone better than inflated findings ever could.

The A1 Team

Our team brings a diverse range of expertise to every inspection. With over 25 years of mold-related experience and 15+ years in the asbestos industry, our lead inspectors have the knowledge to identify issues that less experienced companies miss. Our staff includes professionals with backgrounds in environmental science, nursing, water damage restoration, and computer science — giving us a well-rounded approach to air quality consulting.

We also have medical professionals on staff who contribute to health and safety consultation, helping clients understand the real-world health implications of their test results.

Certifications & Licenses

State Licenses

  • SCDES Licensed Building Consultant — SC
  • NCDHHS Licensed Building Inspector — NC
  • SCDES Asbestos Supervisor — SC
  • SCDES Air Sampler — SC
  • SCDES Project Design Consultant — SC
  • NCDHHS Asbestos Supervisor — NC
  • NCDHHS Air Sampler — NC

Industry Certifications

  • NIOSH 582
  • NIOSH 7400 Method Certified
  • AHERA Asbestos Supervisor
  • AHERA Asbestos Building Inspector
  • AHERA Project Design
  • AHERA Building
  • OSHA 40 Hour
  • Environmentalist I & II
  • EPA Creating Healthy Environments in Schools
  • EPA Making the Case for Schools Air Quality
  • IAQA Certified

Restoration & Medical

  • IICRC Health & Safety
  • IICRC Water Damage Restoration Master Designation
  • Water Restoration Technician
  • Applied Microbial Restoration Technician
  • Applied Structural Drying
  • Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration
  • Interactive Occupation Training Mold Technician
  • Family Nurse Practitioner (Retired)
  • Master of Science — Nursing
  • Medical Assistant

Service Area

A1 Air Quality Consultants operates from offices in Spartanburg, Greenville, and Charleston, SC, with service coverage across all of South Carolina, North Carolina, and parts of Georgia. We serve Anderson, Asheville, Athens, Augusta, Beaufort, Charleston, Charlotte, Columbia, Easley, Greenville, Hilton Head, Myrtle Beach, Raleigh, Rock Hill, Savannah, Spartanburg, Summerville, and surrounding areas. View our full service areas or contact us to confirm coverage in your location.

Work With the Carolinas' Premier Air Quality Experts

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