Testimonials/Reviews

“Ellis has been hired by my company for almost 20 years on dozens of projects. Ellis is responsive, expert, and a pleasure to work with. We will continue to use Ellis for all our abatement project and consulting needs." - Dennis Madison, Forest Lawn

"I am very pleased with the services Ellis provided for the UCLA Guest House project. I am also very happy that the Ellis team took care of the monitoring as soon as we discovered the water damage and their correction in such a short notice and working thru weekends." - S. Debnath, UCLA

"I have retained Ellis Environmental for numerous projects involving asbestos and lead-based paint surveys of commercial buildings. They have always been very prompt, efficient, and reasonably priced." - Bob Stechmann, Stechmann Geoscience

"Duane Behrens of Ellis provided deep and insightful observations relating to a construction defect and environmental litigation case we were handling. His thorough analysis was highly effective and useful in resolving the dispute. I would be glad to work with him again." - Billy DeClercq, DeClercq Law Group

Duane, we appreciate your firm’s prompt assistance and professional advice.” - Robert D. Cunningham, Environmental Attorney

 “Completely satisfied – Keep up the good work and quick response time!” Gary Rose, Santa Monica College

 “. . . your staff is doing a great job. Your drawings with sampling points are great.” Catherine Beasley, Loyola Marymount University 

“Ellis is a great fit for our campus. The staff is friendly, helpful, and knows when we need direction. We look forward to maintaining our relationship for years to come.” Rick Torkelson, Loyola Marymount University

 “Your report was very thorough and it will aid greatly in determining what kind of remedial work needs to be done. You went out of your way to provide the testing and advice.”   Martha Celis, Huntington Hospital

 “Very responsive, loyal and feel comforted in knowing we have professionals that work with us – great consultation on various issues. Thanks!” Holly Crittenden, William Morris Agency

 “Thank you for your thoughtfulness and your contributions in Environmental Testing at the HI-Fullerton hostel.” John Estrada, Executive Director, American Youth Hostels

Welcome!

Our mission is to reduce the short- and long-term financial burden faced by building owners and construction managers in Southern California, Arizona and Nevada in all matters related to environmental issues, even as we assist in providing a safe working environment to their staff and colleagues.

Our area of expertise includes:

  • Asbestos and lead testing
  • Abatement management
  • Demolition management
  • Indoor air quality
  • Phase 1 and 2 ESA's
  • Preliminary endangerment assessments
  • Mold assessments
Credentials & Accreditations

Ellis maintains only experienced and degreed industrial hygienists and environmental engineers to assist you with your indoor air quality issues, asbestos and mold assessments, and other environmental testing needs.

  • Registered Environmental Assessor
  • California Certified Asbestos Consultant
  • California Site Surveillance Technician
  • Asbestos Project Designer, California
  • Asbestos Inspector, California
  • Asbestos Management Planner, California
  • Asbestos Contractor Supervisor, California
  • NIOSH 582 Certified
  • Hazardous Materials / Emergency Response
  • Lead - California DPH Certified Lead Assessor
  • Lead - California DPH Certified Lead Monitor
Affiliations
Laboratory Information

Summary of Lab Certifications

Retained Laboratory Service Provided Accreditation/
Certification		 Granting Agency
Environmental Microbiology Laboratory Mold spores
(air and bulk)

Initial testing proficiency

EMPAT (periodic proficiency testing)

America Academy of Allergy and Immunology (AAAI)

American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA)
Calscience Laboratories Inorganic chemistry, drinking water, soils, VOCs, metals, etc. List of approved fields of testing and analyses California Department of Health Services – Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program
LA Testing

Asbestos and lead
(air and bulk) samples

Mold spores                  (air and bulk)

Industrial Hygiene

National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP)

List of approved fields of testing and analyses

Lead analysis

National Institute of Standards and Technology

American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA)

California Department of Health Services – Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program