EPA & Colorado State Certified Asbestos Lead & Mold Testing Services
TESTING SERVICES
Asbestos Testing
From $500
Certified inspection for renovation, demolition, and post-fire cleanup. Results in 1–2 business days.
Lead Paint Testing
From $600
EPA-registered inspection and risk assessment for buildings built before 1978.
ENGINEERING SERVICES
Water Damage
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Engineered structural drying design and documentation built for insurance claims.
Forensic Engineering
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Expert witness testimony and forensic analysis for attorneys and insurers.
Building Science
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Envelope diagnostics, thermal imaging, and high-altitude crawlspace retrofits.
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Meet the Team
Plateau Environmental is a Professional Engineering and Industrial Hygiene Firm offering a specialized range of environmental testing services—services typically available only in larger metropolitan areas—now accessible throughout rural southwestern Colorado.
We proudly serve communities in Durango, Telluride, Ouray, Montrose, Crested Butte, Delta, Gunnison, and the surrounding areas.
With over 30 years of experience in building diagnostics and environmental investigation, our team has worked in structures ranging from power plants and hospitals to schools, commercial spaces, and private residences. This depth of experience allows us to deliver insightful, practical, and scientifically sound solutions for complex environmental challenges.
At Plateau, we are committed to providing the most cost-effective, targeted solutions to address your specific environmental concerns. We believe that the places you live and work should promote health and well-being, not be sources of contamination or discontent.
Your health is our priority—we value your environment as much as we value our own.
Christopher Lakin, P.E., I.H.
Chris is a Professional Engineer/Industrial Hygienist and Consultant, specializing in environmental testing services. With extensive experience in the field, Chris brings a wealth of expertise backed by the following certifications and professional affiliations:
Registered Professional Engineer in Colorado, California, Texas, and with NCEES (National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying)
Colorado State and Federally Certified:
- Asbestos Building Inspector
- Asbestos Air Monitoring Specialist
- Lead-Based Paint Inspector and Risk Assessor
ICC Certified Commercial Building Contractor
Certified Thermographer
Member, National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE)
Member, American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
Voting Member, ASTM Committee D22 on Air Quality
Chris’s qualifications reflect a commitment to health, safety, and regulatory compliance in the built environment, ensuring high-quality and reliable environmental testing and consulting services.
Azura Lakin, I.H.
Azura is an Industrial Hygienist who has served as our Lead Investigator for Asbestos, Lead, and Mold surveys for over 18 years, bringing extensive experience in environmental assessments, sampling protocols, and report preparation. Her thorough knowledge and attention to detail ensure reliable and compliant survey results across a wide range of project types.
Azura holds the following certifications:
- Colorado State and Federally Certified Asbestos Building Inspector
- Colorado State and Federally Certified Asbestos Air Monitoring Specialist
- Certified Analyst – Asbestos Airborne Dust, in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.1101 and 1910.1001
Azura’s long-standing expertise and certifications make her a trusted authority in the field of environmental investigation and hazard assessment.
