Asbestos, Lead, and Mold

The approximately 12-acres site was industrially developed in the early 1950s as an expansion to a portion of the original John-Manville Facility, a facility that manufactured products containing asbestos for use in roofing, flooring, and piping.  

Leaaf's Indoor Air Quality Division was contracted by the Baptist Theological Seminary to provide asbestos management and various environmental services in accordance with AHERA guidelines.

As part of school-wide renovations and capital improvements for a New Orleans area private high school, Leaaf provided asbestos and lead services to support the school’s main campus facilities plan. 

We are grateful to be a part of the redevelopment of the old Dew Drop Inn, a hotel and nightclub on LaSalle Street, from the 1940s to 1970s. Some of the famous artists that performed at the venue included Little Richard, Ray Charles, James Brown, and Ike & Tina Turner.  Plans are for the Inn to be renovated as a boutique hotel and rock 'n roll museum.

Leaaf's Indoor Air Quality Division conducted a limited asbestos survey at the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas property located in New Orleans, LA.

Leaaf Environmental, LLC (Leaaf)'s Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Division services included rapid response to deal with water damage and suspect mold growth as a result of the destruction caused by Hurricane Ida (2021).

The historic four-story Lincoln Hotel was opened in 1955.  It was initially created as a place for African Americans to stay when they were almost always turned away from white-owned establishments. Legendary musicians from all across the world have stayed and performed, including Aretha Franklin, James Brown, BB King, Duke Ellington and more!  The property has been vacant since the 1980s and will finally be restored.

The New Life Center site is part of the downtown Revitalization Plan being developed with the City of Opelousas, the Acadiana Planning Commission (APC), and the Center for Planning Excellence (CPEX) and a target property fro a Local Foods, Local Places grant. 

Leaaf Environmental, LLC (Leaaf)'s Indoor Air Quality Team provided environmental consulting services for multiple buildings on this school campus in response to damage caused by Hurricane Ida.