Certified lead inspection & testing
Know what you’re dealing with before the work begins.
AAA Lead helps homeowners, contractors, property managers and public agencies identify lead hazards, plan projects and document results across Southern California.
*Project availability and travel scope are confirmed during scheduling.
Trusted project support for
Specialized lead services
One experienced team for inspection, testing and project decisions.
Lead projects are not one-size-fits-all. We help define what should be tested, which professional service fits the situation and what documentation the project needs.
Certified Lead Inspections
Professional evaluation of paint and other potential lead sources, with clear reporting for informed decisions.
Explore this serviceCommercial Lead Inspections
Scope-driven lead surveys for commercial, institutional, industrial and public-sector properties.
Explore this serviceLead Clearance Testing
Post-work visual assessment and sampling to document conditions after lead-related work.
Explore this serviceLead in Water Testing
Professional sampling coordination for homes, commercial properties, schools and childcare facilities.
Explore this serviceLead Soil & Dust Testing
Targeted sampling for lead in soil and settled dust around homes, facilities and work areas.
Explore this serviceLead Risk Assessments
A condition-focused evaluation of lead hazards and exposure pathways at a property.
Explore this serviceXRF Lead Paint Testing
Efficient, component-level lead paint readings using professional X-ray fluorescence equipment.
Explore this serviceChildcare & Preschool Water Testing
Lead-in-water sampling support for licensed preschools and childcare facilities in California.
Explore this serviceLead Testing for Contractors
Pre-work testing, survey documentation and project coordination for renovation and demolition teams.
Explore this serviceLead Testing for Property Managers
Lead inspection and testing for rental housing, multi-unit properties and managed facilities.
Explore this serviceLead Project Monitoring
Experienced field oversight, documentation and coordination for lead-related work.
Explore this serviceCompliance Plans & Project Design
Site-specific specifications and lead compliance planning built around the work to be performed.
Explore this serviceLead Expert Witness & Consulting
Technical lead expertise for matters involving inspections, project practices and lead-related evidence.
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Experience that holds up under scrutiny
Lead expertise shaped by field work—not just a checklist.
Michael Cohn began lead-related training in California in 1992 and has performed thousands of tests across housing, schools, industry, government facilities and complex project sites.
Multiple CDPH rolesInspector/Risk Assessor, Project Design, Project Monitor and Project Supervisor.
State-level contributionServed on a CDPH expert panel and contributed to lead certification exam development.
Clear project recordsReports can include methods, property details, tables, photographs and diagrams.
A clearer path forward
From uncertainty to a documented next step.
Every engagement is scoped around the property, the planned work and the question you need answered.
Discuss
Tell us about the property, location, concern and project timeline.
Define the scope
We identify the right inspection, sampling or consulting approach.
Inspect & document
A qualified professional performs the agreed field work and testing.
Review the findings
Receive organized results and context for your next project decision.
A broad project record
Residential to industrial. Straightforward to highly specialized.
AAA Lead’s listed experience includes houses, apartments, refineries, airports, bridges, hospitals, prisons, water tanks, historic buildings and more.
View project experienceSouthern California service areas
County pages built around the markets AAA Lead serves.
AAA Lead is based in Corona and serves much of Southern California. Select projects near the edge of the service area are confirmed by availability and scope.
Riverside County
Corona · Riverside · Norco · Eastvale · Jurupa Valley
Explore this area 02San Bernardino County
Ontario · Fontana · Rancho Cucamonga · Chino · Chino Hills
Explore this area 03Orange County
Anaheim · Santa Ana · Orange · Irvine · Fullerton
Explore this area 04Los Angeles County
Los Angeles · Long Beach · Pasadena · San Fernando Valley · Southeast Los Angeles County
Explore this area 05San Diego County
Escondido · North County · San Diego · Nearby communities by availability
Explore this areaWhy testing early matters
“I’m so very glad I thought to have the tiles tested before remodeling… I highly recommend AAA Lead Consultants for any lead testing needed in your home.”
Diane M. R.Customer review shown on aaalead.com
“They were incredibly thorough and tested every exterior and interior surface… The report is very thorough so we know exactly where the problem areas are and can proceed accordingly.”
Israel R. Read more customer experiencesAnswers before the appointment
Useful guidance for safer, better-planned projects.
Lead Testing Before Renovation: What California Property Owners Should Know
A practical guide to deciding when professional lead testing belongs in the pre-construction plan.
Read the guideLead Inspection vs. Risk Assessment: What Is the Difference?
Two related services answer different questions. Here is how to choose the right scope.
Read the guidePlanning a Lead Paint Survey Before Demolition
How early scoping, representative testing and clear documentation can reduce project uncertainty.
Read the guideRequest an estimate
Tell us what is happening at the property.
The best first step is a clear description of the building, location, planned work and your lead-related concern.