NoVA Environmental Solutions is an environmental consulting and industrial hygiene firm that specializes in mold and moisture inspections and testing, asbestos inspections and air monitoring, lead paint testing, indoor air quality testing, occupation health and safety, and environmental assessments.

Our team has over 100 years of combined experience helping commercial, industrial, governmental, healthcare facilities, schools, and residential clients.

Through our vast expertise, understanding of ever-changing industry standards, and use of the latest technology, we are able provide our clients with a better understanding of the issues that they may be facing.

Let NoVA Environmental Solutions be your Environmental Consultant of choice.

1. Listen to the client’s concerns.
2. Develop an appropriate plan for inspection and testing.
3. Perform inspections in accordance with industry standards.
4. Provide reports that are easy to understand.
5. Be available to answer any questions the client may have.

NoVA Environmental Solutions was founded by Paul Burger. Paul grew up in Buffalo, NY where he started working in the industrial hygiene field in 1994. Paul moved to Winchester, VA in 2009 and worked as Director of Mold/IAQ Services, Industrial Hygienist, Asbestos Inspector, and Asbestos Project Monitor before opening NoVA Environmental Solutions in 2016.

Paul is a Council-certified Microbial Consultant (CMC) Board-awarded by the American Council for Accredited Certification, a Certified Residential Mold Inspector and Certified Commercial Mold Inspector awarded by the Professional Mold Inspection Institute, a District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment Licensed Mold Assessor, a U.S. EPA AHERA Accredited Asbestos Inspector and Asbestos Management Planner. Additionally, Paul is a participating member of ASTM International as a participating member of Committee D22 on Air Quality, Subcommittee D22.08 on Sampling and Analysis for Microorganisms, Subcommittee D22.04 on Workplace Atmospheres, and Subcommittee D22.05 on Indoor Air. Paul is also a member of the Environmental Information Association (EIA), Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA) and a member of the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA).

Paul treats his work as if he was doing it for his own home or family. Paul dedicates himself in keeping up to date with the latest research and standards by taking several hours of Continuing Education each year. He also gives presentations to Real Estate offices, property management companies, and other firms in the industry.

Outside of work, Paul enjoys spending time with his dogs, George Washington (Fila Mastiff), Manny (Fila Mastiff), and Marshall (French Bulldog). Living in Winchester, Paul takes advantage of the beautiful area by taking long rides on his motorcycle, playing golf, and doing other outdoor activities. Paul also plays recreational ice hockey and is an avid sports fan whose favorite teams are the Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres, and Washington Nationals.

Operations Manager

Stephanie is a young professional with an extensive background in management. She started her career in 2013, finding her love for customer service management right away. She quickly found her appreciation for creating and implementing processes and procedures and offered this service to several companies within the Winchester Virginia area. Stephanie is dedicated to exceptional operations management through communication, collaboration, and resource optimization. She believes that excellence in any area of work comes from continuous research and enjoys learning through conferences, books, and higher education. When not at work, Stephanie volunteers her time to a local gallery dedicated to bringing free art workshops to the community.

Administrative Assistant

Originally from Cumberland, a small town located in the hills of western Maryland, Ms. Malcolm relocated to Hagerstown, Maryland in 2013 to pursue new opportunities and start a family. In addition to her ever-evolving career with NoVA Environmental Solutions, Ms. Malcom is currently studying Business Management at Hagerstown Community College and hopes to one day pursue a bachelor’s degree.

When not at work Renee enjoys playing hockey and going for rides on her motorcycle. She is the proud mother of two young boys who also share her affinity for both hockey and motorcycles.