OUR SERVICES
Lead & Asbestos Sampling and Testing
Asbestos and Lead sampling should be done prior to home/kitchen renovations. Advanced Certified Environmental (ACE) utilizes a USEPA certified laboratory located near Tampa Florida. Samples can be sent directly to ACE for immediate testing.
Asbestos Testing is an important function of analyzing a home or business for asbestos and asbestos related building materials. Asbestos is a fibrous mineral that was sometimes used in building products between 1940 to the mid ’90’s. If your home or commercial property was built at that time, chances are there may be the presence of asbestos. Asbestos was generally used in building construction because it is fire resistant, provided insulation, and had solid durability. Asbestos has been directly linked to respiratory ailments and lung cancers.
Asbestos can be difficult to detect and test without a formal laboratory with Standard Operation procedures. Due to the health risks associated with the asbestos exposure we recommend that even if asbestos is suspected a person should avoid contact and immediately seek professional help. Asbestos is present in many areas of the home and can be found in numerous materials. We commonly find asbestos in pipe insulation, vinyl flooring, popcorn ceilings , and vermiculite attic insulation.
After an inspection, if we believe your property has asbestos, our team removes samples from a high-risk area or hazardous material and send them to a lab for proper testing. If you think asbestos is in your workplace or home, leave it alone! Contact: Advanced Certified Environmental (ACE) if you suspect asbestos in your property. We can educate you on the common areas to find asbestos and where asbestos is most commonly present.
State Park Naples Florida Asbestos and Lead in building construction ACE tests your home or business for asbestos. We provide on-site assessments and inspect the property for asbestos building products and airborne fibers. We will test for asbestos around your property, provide an inventory of asbestos materials and ensure that the home or business is mitigated. We use state-of-the-art equipment to detect asbestos, and our team is trained and certified to handle dangerous materials. We can guide you through the asbestos testing & removal process from initial inspection to Asbestos Abatement. We create a safe environment by effectively controlling and managing your asbestos containing materials.
We offer asbestos and lead testing services to Homeowners, Businesses, Amusement Parks and Park Services. Recent clients include State of Florida FDEP Park sites from Naples to Dade City, and Honeymoon Island and Caladesi Island State parks.
Great website for Information on Asbestos can be found at:
https://archive.epa.gov/pesticides/region4/ead/news/web/pdf/asbestos_regs_corrections_fl.pdf
Call ahead prior to sending or delivery of sample(s) with check to: A.C.E./Anthony M. Malatino
VA/FHA Drinking Water Sampling and Testing
Drinking water sampling and analysis must adhere to current Public Health Department (County and State of Florida) methodology. Bacteria samples must be placed on ice and received by the certified laboratory within 6 hours of sample collection. The VA/FHA drinking water parameters are: Total Coliform , E. Coli, Nitrate, Nitrite and Lead. The receiving certified lab must have a Chain of Custody form completed by the qualified sample collector and the receiving laboratory.
We offer drinking water sampling and testing services to Florida Homeowners, Businesses and individuals seeking to buy new residences.
Soil Sampling and Testing
Soil sampling and certified laboratory testing must adhere to a QA/QC protocol approved by the State Department of Environmental Regulation (FDEP). Collected representative samples receive a Chain of Custody form signed by the sample collector and each person handling the sample until the receiving Certified Laboratory signs per current QA /QC protocols.
We have provided soil sampling and testing services to Homeowners, Businesses, Amusement Parks and recently to the State of Florida FDEP Park sites from Naples to Dade City including Honeymoon Island and Caladesi Island State parks.
Phase 1 Environmental Assessments
Phase I Environmental Site Assessments address current and historical land use of the property, associated buildings and adjacent lands for the past 25-50 years. Soil samples are discreetly collected from surface to 3-10 feet to indicate any possible past contamination of the soils or waters on site.
We offer site assessment services to existing Florida Homeowners and Businesses, and individuals seeking to buy new residences. Due diligence to explore possible past contamination helps to evaluate potential environmental issues that are not readily available from the realtor or existing owners.
Mold Testing Best Practices
The sampling and certified analysis for Mold may seem complicated, but our company follows USEPA guidelines and refers the data to a qualified remediation company for clean up.
See the EPA website for meaningful information:
“Should You Have the Air Ducts in Your Home Cleaned?”
http://www.epa.gov/iaq/pubs/airduct.html>;
General information about molds and actions that can be taken to clean up or prevent a mold problem.
http://www.epa.gov/asthma/molds.html>;
“A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture, and Your Home” – Includes basic information on mold, cleanup guidelines, and moisture and mold prevention
http://www.epa.gov/mold/moldguide.html
“Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings” – Information on remediation in schools and commercial property, references for potential mold and moisture remediators.
https://www.epa.gov/mold/mold-remediation-schools-and-commercial-buildings-guide