Services

Asbestos can cause a variety of lung diseases including asbestosis (scarring of the lungs), and several forms of cancer. Asbestos is a regulated material that must be assessed prior to building renovation and demolition. 

CEA's inspectors are trained and licensed under the EPA Asbestos Inspector and Management Planner designation. An in-house asbestos project designer is on staff for development of abatement plans. We offer the following asbestos services:

• Conduct visual inspection and bulk sampling
• Prepare scope of work documents or specifications for abatement
• Assist with the selection of abatement contractor
• Manage abatement project to comply with regulations
• Perform air sampling to evaluate asbestos exposure
• Develop Operations and Maintenance (O&M) plans
• Provide expert testimony

CEA completes a Phase I ESA in conformance with the scope and limitations of ASTM Standard E 1527-2005 and EPA's All Appropriate Inquiry rule, and as required, to meet Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and HUD's MAP Program Scope of Work. We can also complete other inspection protocols on request including completion of data sheets for the HUD Form 4128.

A Phase I assessment reviews the environmental and regulatory history of the property to identify "recognized environmental conditions," and conducts limited sampling to determine if further investigation is required.

A Phase II assessment may be requested to investigate a specific concern in more detail, or if proper documentation does not exist to demonstrate that repair work performed prior to assessment complies with relevant laws, regulations, and standards.

CEA can prepare a scope of work and bid documents for remediation, obtain bids from reputable contractors, and manage abatement and remediation projects from start to completion.  This is useful when complete project documentation is required by a regulatory agency, or a mortage company for property financing.

CEA follows EPA/HUD and state requirements for testing lead-based paint and assessment of lead-based paint hazards. CEA's inspectors are trained and licensed under the EPA Lead Inspector and Risk Assessor designation. We offer the following lead-based paint services:

• Conduct visual inspection and XRF testing using state-of-the-art Niton XL 309 equipment
• Complete risk assessments for lead hazards
• Prepare scope-of-work documents or specifications for abatement
• Identify and recommend contractors for abatement 
• Monitor abatement activities to comply with regulations
• Develop Operations and Maintenance (O&M) plans
• Provide expert testimony
• Perform air sampling to evaluate lead exposure
• Develop compliance strategy for violations of Title X Disclosure requirements
• Negotiate work to be performed under lead-based paint Consent Decrees

• Conduct initial screening and follow-up testing
• Prepare scope-of-work documents or specifications for remediation
• Assist with selection of a remediation contractor
• Conduct trials to ensure solution proposed will work
• Monitor activities during construction of remediation systems
• Perform postmitigation radon air sampling
• Develop Operations and Maintenance (O&M) plans

• Regulatory notification
• Tank integrity testing
• Tank removal or closure
• Soil and groundwater sampling
• Remediation programs
• Tank installation