Atlantic Lead Consultants Inc

We had a similar experience to the other reviewers here as far as the testing is concerned--the test was scheduled promptly, it was very thorough and the report is extremely detailed and was provided within a week. They did find lead in the house, including significantly elevated levels in basement, which was recommended in the report as a priority for remediation. Unfortunately, despite numerous calls, emails, and promises to follow up, we never heard back from the owner after receiving the report. We did not received any contractor recommendations or specific guidance on completing the remediation, therefore I cannot give higher than a "fair" review, as we face the daunting task of cold calling contractors and hoping we can find someone to competently do the work.

Mike S. was amazing. He spent about 2 hours methodically going through every room in our home to test for any lead hazards. Mike explained every step along the way and made us feel extremely confident in his knowledge and abilities. Great experience, gave us total peace of mind with a small toddler in the house.

Bruce came and did a lead assessment for an apartment which was due for a repair.
He was absolutely wonderful! I can't say enough great things about
him. He fit us in because we were under a deadline, even though it was
not convenient for him. Before he came, he took the time to explain what our options
were, as well as all the relevant regulations.  He told us exactly what
the test entailed -  the procedure and what it would and would not show.
He obviously knows the field inside out and is extremely knowledgeable
and experienced.  His report on his findings was very detailed and we
had it right away. Also, after the test he was very patient and timely
with our additional questions. And, on top of all this, he is a great
guy. Respectful and kind. Our whole family recommends him without
qualification. It does not get any better than Bruce.

My wife and wanted a lead inspection on a 3000 sq ft. home with a short contingency period, 15 days including the week of Thanksgiving! Bruce's firm was the first on Angie's list and I can see why, he agreed to perform the inspection that Saturday and provided the report to us the following evening, including lead wipe samples fedexed for 24 h analysis. Can't argue with that kind of punctuality.
Bruce was extremely thorough in his inspection, he spent over 6 hours on the premises and took ~500 measurements. Of course he found lead, but it made a huge difference to know exactly where he did find it and where he didn't, for instance one child's bedroom contained very little while another quite a lot, the insides of the windows were generally lead-free but the sashes and sills (friction areas) had lead paint. Most significantly he found that the tiles in the kitchen - a post-1978 renovation - were coated with lead-containing paint or glaze. Most people don't bother with the cost of lead inspections but for those with young children who understand the risks of lead exposure, this information is really important.
Finally, as a professor of chemistry I can state that Bruce did an excellent job of explaining what he was doing, how the measurements are taken, what the results mean, and how we might prioritize corrective actions. His report is not only detailed but fair and balanced, neither exaggerating or under-representing the risks of what he found. As a residential home buyer I highly recommend his services for anyone considering a historic home.

I selected Bruce on Angie?s list based on his high ratings. He
was very helpful in explaining the options, process and pricing for the lead
testing. I was impressed by his flexibility and able to complete the inspection
within few hours of the initial call. 
He provided an excellent service and speedy turnaround in order to have
the results back within few days. I will certainly use him again in the future.

Bruce was extremely helpful, explaining and answering all questions detail. Would wholeheartedly recommend.

The inspection went very well. He offered two packages - one for $300 and another for ~ $800. The $300 package was sufficient for our  needs. He spot checked areas of concerns, and we were able to pick up on a trend of where the lead paint was located. The $800 package included a thorough inspection of every room and a detailed report.

Bruce was great. First, he took the time to thoroughly explain the services he provided, what he thought I needed, and what it would all cost. He then carefully examined my home for lead and allowed me to follow along asking questions.  Finally, having found some lead, he then suggested a number of solutions and referred me to various providers. I would highly recommend him to anybody who needs to have his/her house checked for lead.

I chose to call Bruce to do the lead testing on my rental property due to his having good reputation in Angie's list. I was impressed in the excellent service he provided. He thoroughly checked every wall, doors and windows. He explained everything while he was doing the inspection. It took him hours to finish everything. I will definitely hire him again to do the lead inspection on my other property. Thanks, Bruce!

My wife and I were doing painting work on our house and unfortunately, we left some painters tape on for too long and pulled up some of the existing paint.  Since our house was built in the 1960's we had no way of knowing what may contain lead paint.  We contacted Bruce of Atlantic Lead Consultants via email through Angie's List 2 hours after his listed business hours.  Not expecting any response until the following day, we were pleasantly surprised when Bruce called us a few minutes later. We arranged a visit for the following morning, 13 hours later.  
The next day, we had some terrible rain, causing traffic jams all over the major roads.  This did not stop Bruce from being precisely on time, despite having to drive a bit to our house.  Bruce proceeded to conduct an extremely thorough exam of our property and delivered a written report within two days.  Throughout the entire exchange Bruce acted with respect and professionalism.  I'd highly recommend this quality service provider.

Quality/Professionalism - As other reviewers have said, Bruce provided a great service and was very professional. Our house is three stories and Bruce probably spent seven hours at the house doing readings on all different surfaces. He was very kind and explained to me in detail what he was doing. He also provided insight on other questions I had regarding how to hire a quality painter. Overall, I learned a lot from Bruce and was pleased with the report and recommendations he provided.
Price - I liked that Bruce told me upfront that the cost would be $1000 (due to size of house) and that there was not a chance of this going up. I have worked with other service providers who have added additional fees and there was none of this with Bruce. Considering he was at our house for seven hours and then provided a report, I felt $1000 was a good price.
Responsiveness - Bruce was very responsive to my questions via phone prior to me booking the service.
Punctuality - Bruce was very communicative about timing. He was coming from another appointment a bit farther away. Initially he gave me a timeframe (between 9-10), but he called to say traffic was bad and it would be more like 10:15. I felt he was very good in communicating his timing, which I appreciated. He was also quick in providing his report after the inspection (3 days later).

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I'm sure many of you will understand when I say that we were terrified at the thought of having lead in our home. Our 15 month old had a blood test that came back with elevated lead levels. We had just bought a new home, and were so concerned we talked about selling it. Thankfully Bruce came to the rescue and eased our minds a great deal. He took 254 readings with the XRF (x-ray fluorescence) machine. We were very relieved when most of the tests can back negative for lead. He was there at least 5 hours I think. It was a very educational experience, and it is obvious Bruce knows what he is talking about. I learned about lead in history, how the machine works, how important it is to remediate lead properly, and how big the fines are for not doing so.
     I initially was looking for someone who would perform both the testing and lead remediation; however I am much happier having had a thorough assessment, and in knowing that the results won't be biased by someone wanting to do the abatement. I felt very relieved after the inspection; however,  I was even more impressed with his report which is outstanding in it's comprehensiveness. With so many positive reviews it's not really like Bruce needs mine, but I felt it was necessary. I hope to never need his services again, but it certainly took a weight off of our shoulders. You won't find such positive reviews for another lead inspection specialist out there, and I can only hope that someone as qualified takes his place when he retires.
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I had been looking for a lead inspector for about a month and had been referred to the Philadelphia Health Department.  I did try at the Health Department, but I didn't get a sense that the assessor would be able to provide a permanent certificate.  I consulted Angie's List and found Bruce of Atlantic Lead Consultants, Inc.   I sent him an e-mail, and he gave me a date of availability. We were snowed out on the first date and rescheduled. I had already spoken with Bruce by phone. He gave me a lot of information on what to anticipate.  The inspection would take close to four hours. 
On the day of the inspection, Bruce arrived right on time.  He spent some time  explaining the inspection process.  The one thing that stood out about Bruce is that he educates you as he inspects the premise.  I was having a duplex inspected, and the whole inspection was in three segments: common areas, first floor apartment followed by the second floor.
 Bruce is very thorough.  If you hire Bruce to inspect, be prepared to stay with him during the inspection and be prepared to learn a lot about the inspection process.  He was correct about the four hour time frame.  
He arrived at 9 and was finished by 1.  Bruce is very professional with  ha a really affable personality.  You feel comfortable with him right away.  What could have been just a time consuming experience was really a good experience.  I would recommend Bruce to anyone who needs a "good"  and knowledgeable inspector.  I was lucky to get a really good inspector from Angie's list.  Also, keep in mind, I had a time trying to find a lead assessor, especially one that has the credentials that Bruce has, and could provide a permanent "Lead Free" Certificate.  Not all of them are certified to do this type of risk assessment.  

Bruce was on time and was meticulous during the inspection.  His report was provided quickly and it was very detailed. 

Bruce was fantastic to deal with.   We never got a lead inspection when we bought our house and wanted to have it tested for lead now because we have small kids.  
He was very flexible about fitting us into the schedule quickly.   He seemed very well informed and extremely knowledgeable, which was very reassuring to us.
The report we got after the inspection was extremely detailed, and even covered what we would need to do in the future when replacing our bathtub (which was the only thing that ended up having lead).
I would definitely recommend Bruce to anyone who needs lead testing done.

The inspection was far more interesting and fascinating than I expected.  Buying a historic home, I assumed that lead paint was present and after our 10 month old tested positive for lead (thankfully it was a false positive) I scheduled an appointment with Bruce.  He returned my call promptly and we scheduled an inspection for the next day.  While it was indeed valuable to learn where the lead paint was hiding in the house, what impressed me most was the amazing lead paint education I received.  From it's history, to it's application, safe handling techniques, and abatement procedures, I was left with a new understanding of it's dangers.  Bruce is an encyclopedia of information and was incredibly thorough in his inspection.  I have shared much of the information with friends who have newborn's and live in old houses, recommending a visit from Bruce and educating them so they don't receive the same scare that I did.

We bought a house built in 1970 and foolishly skipped the lead paint inspection on the advice of the realtor. With two children under 7 years old we needed to have the inspection done after purchase so that we could conduct any necessary remediation. Bruce was very knowledgeable, thorough and pragmatic about the presence of lead and how to prevent contact with it. He completed hundreds of readings across the home and spent half the day making his assessment. I would highly recommend Bruce for lead paint inspection for any concerned parents.

I am buying a house built in 1968 so I wanted to get it inspected for lead paint. Bruce was very responsive to my initial call, arranged an appointment through my realtor, and did the inspection as scheduled. He then called me to discuss the results - no lead paint found - and the house itself. He did find some lead in some bathroom glazing which is not a hazard but he gave me tips on maintenance for those items. It was a great conversation and Bruce is a pleasure to deal with. He emailed me the final report and certificate the same day.

The whole procedure went smoothly and was completed without a problem.

Bruce is fantastic.  He thoroughly tested our "new" 1915 built home to identify the areas of concern to specifically determine where lead paint was present and just as important for peace of mind, where it isn't.  He provided detailed recommendations for what areas should be addressed immediately and what can/should merely be contained and monitored.  We appreciated his no-nonsense approach.  He clearly explained different risks and how to eliminate or mitigate them while not over-hyping the risk or trying to sell us remediation or additional services.  The detailed instructions he provided on how to contain, clean, and maintain at risk areas was very specific and detailed.  He answered a thousand questions thoughtfully and thoroughly.  Highly recommend that anyone living in or considering a pre-1978 house which may contain lead employ his services to get the full details of what they are getting into.  It was both a wake up call as to what we needed to do to ensure ours and especially our childrens' safety, as well as a relief to learn that we can safely live with lead in the house without have to undertake expensive renovations that would destroy the character of our home.

After Bruce inspected my new home, I scheduled for him to re-inspect my old home which is now a rental property.  Philadelphia requires landlords to obtain a lead-free or lead-safe certificate if renting to tenants with children under 7.  I needed to be in compliance, and I would trust no one but Bruce to help me with this process.  He spent several hours checking the house, and alerted me to a couple areas of concern.  He told me exactly what I needed to do to in order to comply with safety regulations.  After collecting 9 wipe samples he finished up and explained the next steps.  Four days later I had the lab results from the wipe samples as well as Bruce's detailed full house report.  Bruce is clearly an expert in his field, and is more than happy to answer any and all questions.  I would recommend him to anyone needing a lead inspection.

I was buying a home built in 1967 and wanted to be sure it was lead-free for my little ones.  Bruce spent about 4 hours at the house testing just about every surface.  He is extremely thorough and explained everything he was doing.  Bruce is very personable and professional, and knows just about everything there is to know about lead contamination and lead safety.  I wouldn't hire anyone else to do a lead inspection.  In fact, I have already hired him to test my rental property.

I found about ATLANTIC LEAD CONSULTANTS INC in Angie's list and contacted Mr Bruce Lichtenstein to do Lead Inspection of the 1940 house I bought and was trying to fix. Mr Bruce returned my call soon and made appointment for 7 am Tuesday Oct 15th. Mr Bruce was very punctual and came at the house at 7 am. Since I was not living at the house and was coming from Delaware, I was about half an hour late which made Mr Bruce  very irritated and charged me extra for keeping him wait which I understand. Mr Bruce is an expert on the Lead inspection field and his work is very thorough.  He explained me what he was going to do. He used his special X-Ray machine and inspected all the floors, walls, windows etc of the single family house for potential lead paint hazard. He took about 300 readings and spent few hours to complete the job. I requested him to give his expert advice about how we can safely live in this house given the potential lead paint hazard and he happily explained in details to me and my wife. Mr Bruce even bought pizza for lunch and shared with us! After the inspection,I also emailed Mr Bruce for some information and got reply from him at reasonable time.

Bruce provides outstanding service!  I live in an older rental home and my young grandchildren visit frequently.  Peeling paint and plaster erosion have become a concern, especially with the little ones around.  Bruce tested multiple locations in the house and provided thorough explanations and recommendations.  He scheduled the appointment within days of my call, arrived punctually, and set to work.  He spent a lot of time with me afterward discussing my concerns and possible solutions.  I would most surely use Atlantic again and would give the highest recommendation to friends and family.