IEQ Testing Services

Huntington Beach, California, August 7, 2025

People often choose to lease or rent instead of purchasing a residential, industrial, or commercial property. For some, leasing provides the flexibility to move into a property when the market is uncertain, when favorable financing options are not available, or for one of numerous other considerations.

Regardless of the reason, it’s important for both landlords and future tenants to do their homework regarding potential indoor and outdoor environmental concerns at a property being considered for lease. This may include talking with a previous owner or current tenant, researching the building’s prior use(s), and hiring a professional to perform an inspection and testing.

“Both landlords and tenants are bound to deal truthfully when negotiating a lease,” said Michael Chapman, Laboratory Manager of LA Testing’s Huntington Beach facility. “Ask about issues dealing with past flooding events, fire damage, mold, sewage contamination, asbestos, lead, radon, chemicals, vapor intrusion, and even pests. Depending on the situation, one might consider hiring a professional to perform something similar to a Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) and possibly a Phase 2 ESA. A Phase 1 ESA involves extensive research of the history of a location, building, and neighborhood. The Phase 2 ESA involves testing the structure and grounds for any evidence of contamination. This step in the process can help to either confirm or refute the findings from the initial Phase 1 ESA. During a Phase 2 ESA, the soil, air, and groundwater may be tested.”

For those concerned about indoor or outdoor environmental exposure risks associated with properties in California, LA Testing is here to help. With multiple laboratories across the state, they offer testing services to identify a wide range of microbial, chemical, and radiological hazards. They also provide sampling supplies, easy-to-use test kits, air monitoring instruments, and building inspection tools. LA Testing has even sponsored an educational video about environmental exposure considerations before leasing a property that can be seen at: https://youtu.be/wm6TTcc458M 

To learn more about this or other environmental, health, and safety testing resources, please visit www.LATesting.com, email info@LATesting.com, or call (800) 755-1794.

 

LA Testing is California’s leading laboratory for environmental and indoor air quality testing of asbestos, mold, bacteria, lead, VOCs, formaldehyde, soot, char, ash and smoke damage, particulates and other chemicals. In addition, LA Testing offers a full range of air sampling and investigative equipment to professionals and the general public. LA Testing maintains an extensive list of accreditations including: AIHA LAP LLC., AIHA ELLAP, AIHA EMLAP and AIHA IHLAP, CDC ELITE, NVLAP, State of California, State of Hawaii Department of Health and other states. LA Testing, along with the EMSL Analytical, Inc. network, has multiple laboratories throughout California including South Pasadena, Huntington Beach, San Leandro and San Diego.