Lead Consultants of America, Inc. (LCA Group)

Lead & Asbestos Compliance Made Simple

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About the firm

LCA Group is a family-owned environmental consulting practice founded in 1996, specializing in lead, asbestos, mold, and indoor air quality work for housing portfolios, schools, daycares, commercial properties, and military communities. It provides defensible field assessments, abatement design and management, and data systems for portfolio-level environmental risk management across more than 38 states.

Established
1996
Firm type
Environmental Engineering · Materials Testing

Credentials

EPA-Certified Lead & Asbestos Inspectors · State-Licensed (NJ, NY, PA, DE) · AHERA-Accredited School Asbestos Programs · AIHA-Affiliated Indoor Air Quality Experts

Capabilities

Lead Inspections & Risk Assessments

Comprehensive lead-based paint testing and risk evaluation for residential, commercial, and public properties, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.

  • Visual Inspection & XRF Testing

    Visual assessments and X-ray fluorescence testing for definitive lead content analysis.

  • Dust Wipe Sampling

    Scientific collection and analysis of settled dust to evaluate lead exposure hazards.

  • Risk Assessment & Compliance

    Detailed hazard evaluations and compliance documentation meeting HUD, EPA, and state guidelines.

Asbestos Surveys & Consulting

Professional asbestos identification and management planning for renovation, demolition, and ongoing facility maintenance projects.

  • Pre-Renovation & Demolition Surveys

    Comprehensive assessments to locate and catalog asbestos-containing materials prior to disturbance.

  • Bulk Sample Analysis

    Traceable collection and certified laboratory analysis of suspect materials.

  • Asbestos Management Plans

    AHERA-compliant operations and maintenance programs to safely manage building materials in place.

Indoor Air Quality & Mold

Thorough IAQ investigations and mold assessments to identify environmental health concerns and provide actionable remediation protocols.

  • Mold & Microbial Assessments

    Visual inspections, moisture mapping, and sampling to identify biological hazards.

  • Air Quality Testing

    Environmental sampling for airborne contaminants using advanced diagnostic equipment.

  • Remediation Protocols

    Clear, practical guidelines and work plans to resolve mold and moisture issues.

Abatement Design & Management

Design, procurement, and oversight of environmental hazard remediation projects.

  • Project Specifications

    Detailed technical plans and scope of work documents for abatement activities.

  • Contractor Bid Review

    Professional evaluation of contractor submittals, capabilities, and pricing.

  • On-site Monitoring & Clearance Testing

    Third-party oversight, daily air sampling, and final visual/analytical clearance to verify safe conditions.

Hazardous Building Materials Programs

Integrated surveys and management programs for asbestos, lead-based paint, PCBs, and universal waste in complex facilities.

Environmental Due Diligence

Property assessments to evaluate environmental risks during real estate acquisitions, lending, and redevelopment.

  • Phase I, II, & III ESAs

    Comprehensive historical and physical site evaluations to satisfy regulatory standards.

  • Environmental Condition of Property Reports

    Specialized assessments for federal and military property transfers.

  • Property Condition Assessments

    Evaluations of physical building systems integrated with hazardous materials inspections.

Portfolio & Program Management

Multi-site environmental compliance programs for large private housing portfolios, military communities, and public agencies.

Specialty Testing & Support

Specialized environmental investigation and consulting services for niche regulatory compliance.

  • Lead-in-Drinking-Water Investigations

    Sampling and testing programs for schools, daycares, and other facilities.

  • Radon Sampling

    Testing and mitigation coordination for indoor radon hazards.

  • Universal Waste & PCB Management

    Surveys, handling protocols, and disposal coordination for PCBs and regulated wastes.

Industries

Government · Federal · Defense · Transportation · Healthcare · Education · Residential · Affordable Housing · Pharmaceutical · Life Sciences · Manufacturing · Commercial · Retail · Telecommunications · Hospitality · Industrial

Projects

Balfour Beatty Communities Military Housing Program

USA · Defense · Client: Balfour Beatty Communities

Project details

Portfolio-wide environmental lead consulting and risk management for over 10,000 military family housing units.

United States Postal Service Nationwide Support

USA · Federal · Client: United States Postal Service

Project details

Nationwide hazardous materials surveys and indoor air quality support services across postal facilities.

West Point Historic Housing Environmental Program

West Point, NY · Defense · Client: United States Military Academy at West Point

Project details

Historic housing MHPI environmental program support, including targeted lead and asbestos consulting services.

Jersey City Public Schools Environmental Compliance

Jersey City, NJ · Education · Client: Jersey City Public Schools

Project details

District-wide lead and asbestos program management for educational facilities.

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