Cleveland Environmental Testing Services
Lead paint inspections and heavy-metals soil testing as our core services — with advanced PFAS, microplastics, and pathogen analysis available by quote.
Rental compliance by city
Each municipality files differently. Start with the requirement that applies to your property.
XRF Lead Paint Inspection
A passing XRF inspection qualifies pre-1978 rentals for up to 20 years of certification — instead of renewing every 2 years. Cleveland requires the combined lead risk assessment + XRF inspection for the 20-year exemption. Non-destructive, real-time readings, filed directly with the city.
$950 single-family flat rate — includes the risk assessment, XRF testing, lab fees, full report, and city filing. Multi-unit discounts available.
Complete Inspection Package & Enhancements
Start with our Complete Package for a full baseline of lead, soil, and water testing — then add optional enhancements for well-water owners and gardeners who want the most comprehensive picture of their home's environment.
Complete Inspection Package
A full baseline environmental assessment of your residence.
Lead Risk Assessment
Complete assessment of your residence.
Water Testing
- • Lead
- • Copper
Soil Testing — Heavy Metals Panel
- • Lead
- • Arsenic
- • Cadmium
- • Chromium
- • Mercury
- • Selenium
- • Silver
- • Barium
Comprehensive Water Assessment
Expands the water portion of the Complete Package to include naturally occurring metals commonly found in private wells.
Additional Water Analysis
- • Manganese
- • Iron
- • Arsenic
- • Cadmium
- • Chromium
- • Nickel
- • Mercury
- • Selenium
- • Barium
- • Additional trace minerals
Why: gives a much more complete understanding of water quality and metals that can influence health at elevated levels.
Add to Complete PackageComplete Environmental Health Assessment
Our most comprehensive package for homeowners with private wells and gardens — includes everything in the Comprehensive Water Assessment plus microbiological and agricultural herbicide screening.
Additional Well Water Analysis
- • Comprehensive Metals Panel
- • Total Coliform
- • E. coli
- • Glyphosate (Roundup®)
- • AMPA (Glyphosate breakdown product)
Additional Garden Soil Analysis
- • Glyphosate
- • AMPA (Glyphosate breakdown product)
Why: evaluates all three primary rural-property risk categories — naturally occurring metals, bacterial contamination, and agricultural herbicides.
Add to Complete PackageNot sure which package is right? You can select or upgrade during scheduling, or request a personalized quote.
Enhancements are added on top of the $1,500 Complete Inspection Package. Not sure which is right for you? Request a personalized quote and we'll recommend the best fit for your property.
Complete Inspection Package FAQ
What's included, which enhancement fits your situation, and what to do after your results arrive.
Lead Paint Testing & Certification
Ohio Lead Safe Initiative certified inspections for compliance and safety.
What We Test
- •Required for all pre-1978 rental properties every 2 years
- •Licensed Ohio State Lead Risk Assessor inspection
- •Comprehensive surface, dust, and paint chip analysis
- •Soil and water lead contamination testing
- •Certification documentation for legal compliance
- •Abatement coordination with licensed contractors
Health Risks
Exposure to lead paint can cause:
- ⚠Permanent brain damage in children
- ⚠Stunted growth and development
- ⚠Pregnancy complications and miscarriages
- ⚠Organ failure in pets
- ⚠Memory loss and attention disorders in adults
Soil Testing — Toxic Heavy Metals
Our standard soil test screens for the contaminants most commonly found in Cleveland-area soil. Specialized PFAS, microplastics, and pathogen testing is available by quote.
What We Test
- •Lead — the primary urban concern in Cleveland soil
- •Arsenic, cadmium, chromium, and mercury
- •Full RCRA 8 heavy-metals panel
- •Accredited laboratory analysis
- •Plain-language report you can act on
- •Ideal for gardeners, families, landlords & investors
Health Risks
Exposure to soil — toxic heavy metals can cause:
- ⚠Lead poisoning, especially in children
- ⚠Heavy-metal accumulation in vegetables and edibles
- ⚠Long-term neurological and developmental effects
- ⚠Property value reduction from contamination
- ⚠Environmental liability for property owners
PFAS (Forever Chemicals) Testing — Specialized
Detection of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in water and soil. Quoted per project because the lab methods are significantly more involved than standard heavy-metals analysis.
What We Test
- •Water and soil contamination analysis
- •EPA-compliant testing protocols
- •Drinking water source analysis
- •Specialized filtration recommendations
- •Remediation strategy development
- •Custom quote based on your situation
Health Risks
Exposure to pfas can cause:
- ⚠Cancer risk elevation
- ⚠Liver and kidney damage
- ⚠High cholesterol
- ⚠Reproductive health issues
- ⚠Neurological disorders
- ⚠Infant developmental problems
Microplastics Testing — Specialized
Advanced detection of microscopic plastic contamination in water and soil. Specialized lab methods, quoted per project.
What We Test
- •Drinking water microplastic analysis
- •Groundwater contamination assessment
- •Soil microplastic concentration testing
- •Heavy metals and pollutant absorption detection
- •Water treatment system recommendations
- •Custom quote based on scope
Health Risks
Exposure to microplastics — specialized can cause:
- ⚠Cancer and carcinogenic effects
- ⚠Endocrine disruption
- ⚠Liver toxicity and damage
- ⚠Reproductive disorders
- ⚠Birth defects and low birth weight
- ⚠Neurodevelopmental issues
Pathogen Testing — Specialized
Bacterial and fungal pathogen identification using eDNA (environmental DNA) technology. Specialized methodology, quoted per project.
What We Test
- •eDNA (environmental DNA) analysis
- •Bacteria identification (E. coli, Salmonella, Staph, etc.)
- •Fungal pathogen detection (molds, spores)
- •Surface, soil, water, and air sampling
- •Rapid molecular diagnostic techniques
- •Custom quote based on scope
Health Risks
Exposure to pathogen — specialized can cause:
- ⚠Serious infections and hospitalizations
- ⚠Property damage from wood-destroying fungi
- ⚠Respiratory problems from mold exposure
- ⚠Food contamination illnesses
- ⚠Livestock and crop threats
- ⚠Chronic health conditions
Combination Soil & Water Testing
Bundle our standard heavy-metals soil test with water-quality testing for comprehensive property analysis. Ideal for property owners, homebuyers, and landlords.
What We Test
- •Professional soil sampling for toxic heavy metals
- •Water quality testing for lead and contaminants
- •Accredited laboratory analysis
- •Bundle pricing — $1,250/property single, $1,050/property multiple
- •Detailed written report with findings
- •Expert recommendations for next steps
Health Risks
Exposure to combination soil can cause:
- ⚠Lead contamination and poisoning
- ⚠Heavy metal accumulation
- ⚠Soil and groundwater contamination
- ⚠Property value reduction
- ⚠Health risks from drinking water
- ⚠Environmental liability issues
Our CertiVue™ Testing Process
Professional, efficient, and accurate—powered by our proprietary technology
Schedule
Book your inspection online or by phone
Inspect (~30 min)
CertiVue™ real-time documentation
Analyze
EPA-certified lab processes samples
Auto-Report
Instant report generation & city submission
Professional Services
Specialized Consulting and Expert Witness Services for Legal, Insurance and Real Estate Development Professionals
Expert Witness Services
Litigation and insurance case support
Comprehensive expert witness services for environmental litigation and insurance claims, including:
- •Document review and analysis
- •Property testing and sampling
- •Deposition testimony
- •Court testimony
Fees determined on a case-by-case basis
Environmental Consulting
Development and real estate support services
Professional environmental studies and evaluations for commercial and residential development:
- •Site environmental assessments
- •Pre-construction contamination studies
- •Real estate due diligence testing
- •Builder and developer consultations
- •Lender's Independent Risk Assessment (LIRA)
Fees determined on a case-by-case basis
Service Area & Travel Pricing
Based in Cleveland, serving all of Northeast Ohio — and statewide by request.
Environmental testing service area in Ohio. We provide lead paint testing, soil heavy-metals testing, and water testing in Cleveland, Mentor, Lorain, Elyria, Akron, Parma, Sandusky, Youngstown, Canton, Mansfield, Steubenville, Toledo, Columbus, Zanesville, Dayton, Marietta, and Cincinnati, Ohio.
Ohio Cities We Serve
Our certified Ohio lead, soil, and water inspectors travel from Cleveland to every corner of the state. Below is a full list of cities served, with round-trip distance and estimated travel time from our Cleveland headquarters.
Free Travel Zone (within ~50 miles of Cleveland)
- Cleveland — headquarters; environmental testing dispatched daily
- Parma — 25 mi round trip, ~30 min
- Mentor — 50 mi round trip, ~1 hr
- Lorain — 60 mi round trip, ~1 hr 15 min
- Elyria — 70 mi round trip, ~1 hr 20 min
- Akron — 80 mi round trip, ~1 hr 30 min
- Sandusky — 130 mi round trip, ~2 hr
Extended & Statewide Service
- Canton — 120 mi round trip, ~2 hr 15 min
- Youngstown — 150 mi round trip, ~2 hr 35 min
- Mansfield — 160 mi round trip, ~2 hr 35 min
- Steubenville — 220 mi round trip, ~3 hr 25 min
- Toledo — 230 mi round trip, ~3 hr 40 min
- Columbus — 280 mi round trip, ~4 hr 30 min
- Zanesville — 280 mi round trip, ~4 hr 25 min
- Marietta — 320 mi round trip, ~5 hr
- Dayton — 420 mi round trip, ~6 hr 50 min
- Cincinnati — 500 mi round trip, ~8 hr
Free Travel Zone
No travel fee within ~50 miles of downtown Cleveland. This covers all of Cuyahoga County and most of Lake, Lorain, Medina, Summit (Akron), Geauga, and Portage Counties.
Includes Cleveland, Cleveland Heights, Lakewood, Shaker Heights, Parma, Euclid, Westlake, Mentor, Akron, Elyria, and surrounding communities.
Extended & Statewide Service
We travel anywhere in Ohio (Toledo, Columbus, Cincinnati, Dayton, Youngstown, etc.) with a transparent travel surcharge added to your standard service price.
You'll receive a written quote with the exact travel surcharge before you book — no surprises on invoice day.
How the Travel Surcharge Is Calculated
Two simple, industry-standard line items for any trip beyond our free zone:
Real Example: Columbus Trip
Cleveland → Columbus is approximately 140 miles each way (~2.25 hours each way).
- Mileage: 280 mi round-trip × $0.725$203
- Drive time: 4.5 hr round-trip × $65$293
- Estimated travel surcharge~$496
Added on top of standard service pricing (e.g., $425 single-unit lead paint test → ~$921 all-in for Columbus). Toledo and Cincinnati are calculated the same way using actual round-trip miles and hours.
Get a precise written quote in one business day. Pick your region to pre-fill the form:
Pricing & Travel FAQ
Straight answers about what you'll pay and why.
Q.Is travel really free within 50 miles of Cleveland?
Yes. Any address within roughly 50 miles of downtown Cleveland is billed at our standard service price with zero travel surcharge. That covers all of Cuyahoga County and most of Lake, Lorain, Medina, Summit (Akron), Geauga, and Portage Counties.
Q.How much does it cost to test in Toledo, Columbus, or Cincinnati?
Travel surcharge = ($0.725 × round-trip miles) + ($65 × round-trip drive hours). For example: Columbus is roughly 280 round-trip miles and ~4.5 hours of drive time, which works out to about $496 added to your standard service price. Toledo runs ~$330 and Cincinnati ~$880. We always confirm the exact number in writing before you book.
Q.Why $0.725 per mile?
That's the 2026 IRS standard business mileage rate — a federally recognized benchmark that covers fuel, depreciation, insurance, and maintenance. Using the IRS number means our mileage charge is fully transparent and never inflated.
Q.Why charge for drive time at all?
A Columbus or Cincinnati job ties up an inspector for a full day instead of three local jobs. The $65/hour drive-time rate covers labor cost without passing the full lost-revenue impact on to you.
Q.Can multiple properties share one travel surcharge?
Yes. If we can test 2–5 properties in the same trip (same city or along the same route), the travel surcharge is split across them. Tell us in your quote request and we'll give you the bundled price.
Q.Do I pay travel up front?
No. Travel is invoiced together with the testing service after the inspection is complete. The total amount is locked in by the written quote you receive before booking — no surprise add-ons.
Q.What if my address is just outside the 50-mile zone?
Borderline locations (50–70 miles, e.g., parts of Ashland, Wayne, or Trumbull County) are usually billed at a small flat trip fee instead of full mileage + drive time. Send us your address and we'll let you know.
Q.How do I get an exact quote?
Use the quote request form and select your region — we'll respond with an itemized written quote (service + travel surcharge, all-in) within one business day.
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