Lead Abatement Contractors

Lead abatement contractors detect and remove lead-based materials from a building in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.

How is Lead Dangerous?

Facilities built before 1978 usually contain lead-based paint coatings on central surfaces throughout the building, such as walls, doors, floors, and ceilings. Lead exposure is highest during renovation and demolition work. Heavy equipment can crush and scatter lead-based paint over the floor and other surfaces of the building. Construction personnel can track lead debris outside of the building if it sticks to the bottom of their shoes.

When disturbed, lead-based paint crumples into hazardous dust that is toxic to humans and animals. Lead dust enters the body through inhalation or the mouth, which makes lead a particularly significant hazard for young children. Decades of studies have linked childhood exposure to:

Adults exposed to lead have reported the following:

ATS’ lead abatement contractors are EPA-certified to perform lead inspection and abatement services for commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities.

Our Lead Abatement Services

Lead Survey

Before hiring a contractor for repairs or demolition, building owners and managers should request EPA-accredited lead inspectors and risk assessors to locate lead-based paint coatings around a building.

ATS’ EPA-accredited lead inspectors can inspect surfaces for lead-based paint and document locations at risk of disturbance. Additionally, EPA-accredited risk assessors use their discoveries to design and enact a lead abatement response with the building owner or manager.

OSHA Compliance Support

OSHA’s 29 CFR 1926.62 standard requires training and protection for all personnel involved in construction and demolition work, including repair and renovation services. ATS can work with building owners and managers to ensure that staff and contractors adhere to OSHA regulations through the following:

Worksite Observations

Whether you select ATS lead abatement contractors or proceed with a different contractor, our Resident Project Representatives (RPRs) can monitor the abatement team’s compliance with the agreed-upon scope of the project and with federal and local standards and regulations.

We can also perform air monitoring and take wipe samples as required under OSHA regulations. These measures ensure the safety of the lead abatement contractors and eventual building occupants.

Waste Classification

The EPA requires the testing of potentially dangerous projects before disposal. The Lead Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP) characterizes the waste material as hazardous or non-hazardous. After testing, ATS can dispose of the lead-based material in the proper locations.

Lead Abatement and Demolition

Finally, ATS can perform demolition and cleanup services that adhere to safety standards set by the EPA and OSHA to ensure the health of future building occupants.

About ATS and Our Family of Companies

Based in Marietta, Georgia, ATS has provided consulting engineering, calibration, testing, and inspection services for over fifty-five years. As our family of companies continues to expand our presence and capabilities nationwide, we are proud to maintain a reputation of excellence and high-quality services. Our experts strive to promptly deliver detailed and accurate reports so our clients can make informed decisions.

Our A2LA-accredited labs are qualified to perform mechanical, chemical, nondestructive, and electric tests on a variety of materials.

Standards and Regulations

Throughout the lead abatement process, ATS contractors will ensure that all efforts follow OSHA’s 29 CFR 1926.62 Lead in Construction standard. Our experts are well-versed in relevant federal, state, and local laws.

Additional lead abatement standards may apply, such as:

Contact Us

Call +1 (888) 287-5227 or complete the form on this page to request ATS’ lead abatement contractors. We cover all parts of the lead detection and removal process.