Lead Testing in Charlottesville and Central Virginia
TJL Environmental Health Consultants, Inc. is Charlottesville lead testing firm providing inspections for lead-based paint. We serve homeowners (residential testing), commercial businesses and institutions in Richmond, Harrisonburg, Culpeper and throughout Central Virginia.
Lead-based Paints Pose Health Risks
Lead-based Paints (LBP) are a serious health risk, especially to young children and pregnant women. In children, lead poisoning can cause irreversible brain damage and can impair mental functioning. Lead can also retard fetal development even at extremely low levels of lead. In adults, it can cause irritability, poor muscle coordination, and nerve damage to the sense organs and nerves controlling the body.
How Lead Is Spread In The Home
Lead dust can settle on floors, walls, and furniture. This dust can enter the air through cleaning, such as sweeping or vacuuming, or by people moving through the house.
How Many Homes Contain Lead in Charlottesville?
About two-thirds of the homes built before 1940 and one-half of the homes built from 1940 to 1960 contain heavily-leaded paint.
TJL Environmental Health Consultants, Inc. performs Lead-based Paints Management through the following services:
- Testing and evaluation of existing paints, settled dusts and soils for lead
- Developing management plans for identified LBP
- Providing LBP awareness training for employees and contracted services
- Design of repainting or remodeling activities to control LBP disturbance
- Evaluation of painting and remodeling contractor’s bids and qualifications
- Providing project monitoring services during activities that disturb LBP
- Consulting the client on any other LBP-related questions or concerns
Contact TJL Environmental Health Consultants, Inc. to schedule lead testing for your home or business.
Visit the Environmental Protection Agency website for more information about Lead Contamination.