A.L.I.S. Environmental, Inc. services

Building materials that may be disturbed as part of a planned renovation must be inspected for the presence of asbestos prior to the renovation. ALIS can perform building inspections and full surveys to determine the presence, location and quantity of asbestos in building materials. Once the asbestos hazards are located and their condition assessed, we can offer assistance with remediation options and associated cost effectiveness. Remediation options include encapsulation, enclosure, operations and maintenance, repair and removal.

Our lead paint inspection typically involves a "surface by surface" investigation of painted components for the presence or absence of lead. We have 16 years experience in the lead inspection and testing industry. Our services in lead paint and lead in dust testing have focused primarily on public housing, target housing and child-occupied facilities in addition to commercial, single-family housing and manufacturing facilities. We are very familiar with the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) protocol, performance and limitations of all lead testing and sample collection techniques, interpretation of test results and the implementation of quality control procedures. Since the scope of the lead problem is so great and the cost of abatement is so high, the preferred method for the detection of lead in paint is the x-ray fluorescence analyzer (XRF). The XRF gives accurate instantaneous results of the amount of lead in paint and dust. Our Lead inspection services also include personnel monitoring during lead work, and clearance sampling upon completion of a lead abatement work site.

Molds can be found almost anywhere there is an organic substance, moisture and oxygen including wood, paper, carpet, foods and insulation. They reproduce by making spores that usually cannot be seen without magnification. However, discoloration of the surface and obvious growth is visible and in advanced stages, there is a musty odor. Some common areas for fungal growth are: basements, behind and under bathroom fixtures and walls, books, carpets, ceilings from roof leaks, damp clothing, drapes, garbage disposals, humidifiers, heating and cooling equipment, walls, wall coverings and wood products.

We can provide many types of geological and environmental services including Phase I environmental site assessments; environmental compliance audits; underground storage tank closures; soil and groundwater assessment and remediation; hydrogeological testing (slug, specific capacity, aquifer); stormwater permitting, plan preparation, and sampling; and Trust Fund Applications and Submittals. In addition, we have a team of professionals at our disposal to assist us with all facets of geological and environmental projects including safety professionals, remediation contractors, drillers, environmental laboratories, and hazardous waste experts to identify, pack, transport, and dispose of all types of hazardous and non-hazardous waste.

Radon is a radioactive gas. It comes from the natural decay of uranium that is found in nearly all soils. It typically moves up through the ground to the air above and into your home through cracks and other holes in the foundation. Your home traps radon inside, where it can build up. Any home may have a radon problem. This means new and old homes, well-sealed and drafty homes, and homes with or without basements. Radon can enter the home through cracks in solid floors, walls, construction joints, gaps in suspended floors and around service pipes, wall cavities and the well water supply.