Why Is Lead Paint & Lead Hazards A Problem:

Lead paint occurs in older homes, schools and day care facilities as it was a wonder coating used in many building paints and coating for its strength, chemical and water resistance, availability and cheap cost. Lead poisoning is a totally preventable childhood disease. Lead paint, coatings and plumbing can create dust when disturbed by renovation, due to building component binding / friction and due to other factors. Most children are poisoned by ingesting invisible lead dust. Unplanned and improper lead paint disturbance from repair, renovation or painting can lead to the dissemination of invisible lead contaminants throughout a home or school. It requires a licensed and independent expert to identify lead conditions and hazards and properly design lead abatement / lead safe renovation plans. Further, in older buildings lead abatement /renovation projects can typically adversely impact other hazardous materials that may be present such as mold and asbestos materials. Over time the amount of lead allowed in a child’s blood and in a child’s home or school has decreased dramatically as the serious health effects have been better understood. Home testing kits are not allowed to be used by licensed lead inspectors as their results are not as accurate or sensitive as laboratory analysis methods that inspectors use. Even before laboratory results are in, we can help you identify lead hazards such as in peeling, flaking lead paint, binding / friction of lead paint, interior dust, soil in play and garden areas and lead in drinking water and help educate you on low / no cost strategies to immediately reduce / eliminate these sources. With proper identification of the lead hazard, exposure does not need to result in permanent health effects.

Why Hire EAS, Inc – What Separates Us From Our Competition:

Since 1992, EAS, Inc. has conducted tens of thousands of independent and licensed lead paint inspections and lead hazard assessments for homeowners, schools, hospitals, and businesses. The owner, Charles Schwartz conducts every inspection, writes every report, and answers your phone calls. Our expert lead inspections identify all suspect lead and lead hazards. EAS, Inc. uses specialized equipment, and over 30 years of experience to detect lead and lead hazards. EAS, Inc. always conducts a detailed consultation with the client to understand their concerns and requirements. Our inspections will look in areas of your home and facility that other inspectors commonly miss including windows, doors, toys, furniture, dust, soil, water, etc. without the inspection causing any damage.

EAS, Inc. prepares easy-to-understand reports and abatement plans to help you with your lead abatement or lead safe renovation project to ensure the lead condition was fully and safely abated. EAS, Inc. uses independent laboratories, calibrated equipment, and industry standards to ensure licensed, accurate, precise, and fully documented results which will hold up in court and be covered by your insurance company. As a court qualified expert in lead paint and lead contamination inspections and testing, EAS, Inc. can ALWAYS be trusted to correctly identify the problem and recommend the needed solutions. EAS, Inc. ONLY provides independent lead inspections and reports. You are assured that we have NO financial interest in finding a problem or designing a more expensive solution than is needed. EAS, Inc. NEVER conducts lead abatement or any other service we recommend. EAS, Inc. ALWAYS conducts independent and unbiassed inspections. 

EAS, Inc. GUARANTEES our inspection findings and results. EAS, Inc. GUARANTEES to find the lead hazard, or the inspection fee is on us!

About EAS, Inc. Inspections – What Makes The Difference:

EAS, Inc. conducts comprehensive lead inspections following floods and leaks, in response to poisoning or unexplained health symptoms, after renovation has exposed suspect lead paint or lead dust contamination, and before home purchase to ensure you select a healthy home. Our lead inspections will also help you identify other indoor environmental health hazards such as mold hazards, asbestos materials, and rodent and wood damaging insects which if missed, can lead to costly project delays and exposure to hazardous conditions. 

EAS, Inc. supports you throughout your project, from the initial phone consultation to understand your needs, through the thorough inspection and testing of your property to determine the extent, and condition of lead paint, dust and soil, through the development of the lead abatement plan and the independent review of lead abatement contractor proposals and qualifications to ensure your lead abatement project starts on the right foot, through the clearance inspection and testing to ensure your contractor properly addresses the lead condition. For those projects that involve insurance claims, EAS, Inc. will help you file your claim and work with your insurance broker or public adjuster, so all claim damages are documented to ensure you get reimbursed for all your damages and a fair rebuild estimate.

EAS, Inc. Lead Services – Our Core Specialties:

• Pre-home purchase inspections.
• Pre-renovation inspections.
• Pre-demolition inspections.
• Lead risk assessments / dust and soil testing / exposure assessments.
• Evaluation and testing of other environmental health hazards such as mold and moisture, asbestos materials and animal / insect infestations commonly associated with repair, renovation and painting projects or lead abatement projects.
• Preparation of lead inspection reports and abatement plans.
• Lead abatement project monitoring and dust testing during lead abatement projects.
• Post-abatement verification (clearance) inspections and testing.
• Lead abatement close-out reports.
• Review and critique of lead abatement estimates, or lead inspections and reports conducted by others.

Benefits of EAS, Inc. Lead Inspections – What You Can Expect:

• Improved health / Improved indoor air quality.
• Increased home value.
• Thorough inspections / Accurate results.
• Fast inspection response time and sample analysis turn-around time (same / next day).
• Easy to understand and use reports provided on time.
• Outstanding customer service.
• 100% satisfaction guarantee or no charge for the inspection.
• The owner, Charles, conducting your inspection and writing your report.