About Schafer Environmental – Denver CO Environmental Experts

How we started, where we’re headed, and why we care.

Qualifications & Capabilities

Schafer Environmental Consulting, Inc. (Schafer) is a full-service environmental consulting firm based in Lakewood Colorado, with over 20 years of experience throughout the state and beyond. Schafer is a recognized leader in the region, providing project management, bulk sampling for asbestos, lead, and mold, air sampling for asbestos and mold, project design, report generation, and project oversight for commercial, industrial, and residential properties, as well as for federal, state, and municipal agencies across the Rocky Mountain region.
Schafer offers high-quality environmental consulting and industrial hygiene services, with expertise in asbestos, lead-based paint, and mold. Our expert team has vast experience in managing Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) hazards, delivering creative, compliant, and cost-effective project solutions. We work to protect the potential liabilities of owners and stakeholders.

Dedicated Service with Resources

While we are a smaller company, Schafer proudly maintains one of the most qualified and experienced staff in the state. We have assembled our project team to ensure timely and organized service performance for our clients. We have increased our staff as needed in previous years, and we have a strong networking team to assist with personnel if required. We have the resources and of a larger company while continuing to preserve the dedication that only a smaller company can offer.

Meet Our Qualified Team

Our staff brings a working knowledge of regulatory requirements to effectively evaluate each unique situation prior to providing recommendations and services. Our certified staff includes:

7 Asbestos Building Inspectors
5 Air Monitoring Specialists
2 Asbestos Project Designers
3 Experienced Mold Inspectors
2 Lead Paint Inspector
1 Lead Risk Assessor
5 OSHA HAZWOPERs
1 Management Planner
1 Radon Measurement Professional
2 Qualified Stormwater Inspector
1 Methamphetamine Affected-Property Consultant

All of Schafer’s employees are required to be knowledgeable on the Colorado Department of Public Health and the Environment’s (CDPHE) rules and regulations and receive yearly training to uphold this expectation. Schafer’s considerable experience in the environmental consulting industry has provided us with quality teaming resources that we can rely on to successfully complete any environmental project.

What People Are Saying

“Rod and the team at Schafer Environmental are my go-to resource for environmental issues for construction projects. They have the unique ability to move quickly, understand the situation, and provide end to end solutions. From research, inspection, reporting, recommendations, permitting, documentation, to remediation, they can provide it all.”

James Miller, Milender White

"Schafer Environmental Consulting is a trusted, knowledgeable partner for any project requiring environmental assessments, asbestos delineation, or abatement support. Their integrity, technical precision, and collaborative approach significantly contributed to the success of the Cherry Lane project."

Jaco Swart, PCL Construction

"Schafer Environmental has been our only environmental consultant for over 15 years. The quality and integrity of their work has become indispensable for our hospital’s building operations. Schafer performs all of our asbestos, mold, hazardous materials, Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, tank removal, Indoor Air Quality, EPCRA, Denver Fire Reporting, water testing and staff training. Schafer responds to emergencies, solves problems professionally and helps keep our facility in compliance with numerous regulations."

Rob McGruder, Sloan’s Lake Medical Center

Ready to Get Started?

Ready to get started? Schafer Environmental offers a full range of environmental services to support your project from planning to completion — including asbestos and lead inspections, mold assessments, air quality testing, environmental monitoring, demolition and abatement oversight, and regulatory compliance support. Our team is here to provide clear answers and reliable solutions.