Hazel Solutions
Mike Chatten runs Hazel Solutions in Asheville, NC and is a certified Building Biologist (BBEC, EMRS) and certified mold inspector (CSMI). With an extensive IT & networking background, he treats every assessment as an investigation, tracing issues back to their source. His commitment is simple: give families clear, honest answers about their home so they can make confident decisions about their health.
About
Hazel Solutions is a Building Biology consulting practice founded by Mike Chatten, BBEC, EMRS, and CSMI (Council-certified Structural Mold Investigator), and based in Asheville, NC. After twenty-plus years designing and administering networks for clients from small businesses to large live events, Mike turned his systems-thinking instincts inward, toward the buildings people actually live in. He serves clients across the Southeast and nationwide, and sits on the board of the Building Biology Institute, the nonprofit that sets North American standards for healthy home education and professional training. Every assessment starts with the same goal: give families clear, honest answers about their home. Mike traces each issue back to its source and turns it into practical guidance they can act on with confidence.
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Key Features
Hazel Solutions measures what most homeowners can't — the four categories of EMF, moisture loads behind walls, microbial activity in air and surfaces, and the chemistry of municipal or well water — using calibrated professional instrumentation and Building Biology Institute benchmarks. The output is a written report, not a sales pitch.
20+
Years Systems Engineering Background
3
Building Biology & IAQ Certifications
4
EMF Categories Measured (Electric, Magnetic, RF, Dirty Electricity)
15 min
Free Initial Consultation
Why Choose Us
The EMF and healthy-home space attracts a lot of bad actors. Hazel Solutions is built around the opposite posture — institutional credentials, calibrated measurement, and a stated refusal to sell fear or proprietary 'protection' products. Mike's IT background gives him a working understanding of the systems generating the exposures, which is rare in the field.
BBI Board Member
Mike serves on the Board of Directors of the Building Biology Institute, the nonprofit that sets North American standards for healthy home training. That's a peer-trust signal, not a self-awarded title.
BBEC + EMRS — Top BBI Credentials
Holds both the BBEC (Building Biology Environmental Consultant) and EMRS (Electromagnetic Radiation Specialist) certifications — the highest credential level for residential EMF assessment in North America.
No Fear-Based Selling
Explicitly disavows scare-tactic marketing. Doesn't sell shielding stickers, harmonizers, pendants, or proprietary supplements. Recommends only third-party products he uses himself, and discloses any affiliate relationships.
Systems-Engineering Background
20+ years in IT services and network design before Building Biology. Brings working knowledge of routers, wiring, and grounding to homes where most of the EMF exposure originates.
Assessment, Not Remediation
Inspector and consultant only — does not sell cleanup, mold remediation, or shielding installation. Eliminates the conflict of interest that defines most of the industry.
Services List
Assessment Services
- EMF Testing & Mitigation Planning
- Mold & Moisture Assessment
- Indoor Air Quality Testing
- Water Quality Testing (Municipal & Well)
- Pre-Purchase Healthy Home Assessment
- Bedroom / Sleep Sanctuary Evaluation
Consulting & Design
- New Build & Renovation Consulting
- Low-EMF Home Office Design
- Wired Networking & Router Configuration
- Healthy Materials Guidance
- HRV/ERV & Ventilation Review
- Virtual Consultation (Nationwide)
Wired for Wellness
Wired for Wellness Podcast specialize in providing top-tier information on Environmental Health, EMF, and related topics in a fun and approachable manner.
Mike Chatten
Founder — BBEC, EMRS, CSMI
Service Area
Main Office
Asheville, NC
Markets Served
Coverage
Based in Asheville, NC. Primary on-site service across Western North Carolina, Charlotte metro, the Research Triangle, Upstate South Carolina, Lowcountry SC, Southwest Virginia, and the Knoxville metro. Virtual consultation and travel-based assessment available nationwide.
Credentials
BBEC — Building Biology Environmental Consultant
Full environmental assessment certification from the Building Biology Institute. Verified in BBI's public consultant directory.
EMRS — Electromagnetic Radiation Specialist
Advanced BBI certification for EMF/EMR assessment. Held alongside BBEC, this is the highest BBI credential level for residential EMF work.
Board Member — Building Biology Institute
The nonprofit that sets North American standards for healthy home training and certifies BBEC, EMRS, and BBRP practitioners.
Platinum Member
Healthy Building Alliance
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