"I was very pleased with the prompt response to my call for an appointment for indoor lead testing. Testing was done within 24 h and results were emailed to me within a week as promised. The technician carefully obtained his samples without damage to my walls."
My name is oscar Pedroza, a 23 year old contractor based in Arizona and the owner of New Gen services LLC. I was introduced to this industry at a young age by my father, who taught me the value of hard work, discipline, and doing every job the right way. Through hands on experience over the years,I’ve developed strong knowledge and skills in asbestos abatement, demolition , and environmental services. As a young business owner, I take pride in building something of my own while continuing the foundation my father started. I’m committed to delivering safe, reliable, and high quality work on every project, no matter the size.My goal is to grow New Gen services LLC into a trusted name across Arizona by staying consistent, professional, and always putting the client first.
"I would definitely recommend their customer service because they know how to treat their customers with care and respect. They will assist you with all of your needs. I was having issues with mold and the removal process took absolutely no time at all. Everything worked too quickly. Both were fast, the customer service and the removal time. I would definitely recommend them to others because of their reliability. You could definitely depend on them."
"The service was excellent. They were knowledgeable. They were very good with communications. They were always on time, prompt and careful with working around the house."
"They had the best price, not by much but were also the most responsive and earliest available of the options. Glad to have hired them. Be sure your pic has all angles so that the quote is valid. He didn’t realize the pile of trash to remove has a back slope, he originally left 20% of the stuff and said they were complete. I went to review and compared to the photo and they agreed to complete the job for the original price. I feel bad for his underestimate but it was market price considering I had three quotes within $20 of one another."
"Work was very smooth! They came out right about and dried everything out from the broken pipe and the build back went significantly smoother than I anticipated. Andrew and Ethan were very professional as well as all the help they had during the process."
"Both experiences were positive. All workers showed courtesy and respect. All work was professionally done. Each worker made a serious effort to do his work well. Our property was safe. At the end of each day work areas were cleaned prior to workers leaving. Acra's design center was inspiring. I chose to do much of the shopping from it. That extended the project of a kitchen renovation to a whole house experience! With the most recent project the sheet metal backing for a specific door and replacing wood molding meets the need to protect the area from further damage. We were pleased with all aspects of our experience!"
Lead Testing and Removal questions, answered by experts
A lead paint inspection is a thorough examination and assessment of a building or structure to determine the presence of lead-based paint. Lead-based paint was commonly used in buildings before 1978 when its health hazards were fully understood. Lead is toxic and can pose health risks, particularly to young children and pregnant women. Getting a lead paint inspection means finding a lead paint inspector to examine the surfaces of the building—such as walls, ceilings, doors, windows, and other painted areas—and identify the presence of lead-based paint.
The average cost of a lead paint inspection is about $600, but it can cost as low as $150 or as much as $800, depending on the size of the area, geographic location, and the inspection methods.
Some of the most common lead paint inspection methods include:
Visual inspection: $150–$400
Paint sampling: $200–$600
X-ray fluorescence (XRF): $250–$700
Risk assessment: $300–$800
Several different measurements may be used to determine the amount of lead in water. The most common unit of measurement is micrograms per liter (µg/L), which is the same as parts per billion. Another measurement is milligrams per liter (mg/L), which is the same as parts per million.
Some of the signs that could mean your water is contaminated, such as cloudiness or bubbliness, could also be non-problems that don’t affect your water’s potability. However, if your water smells or tastes strange, it’s a good idea to stop drinking it and test it immediately. If your well water is contaminated, the best way to discover that is to test it.
How you test for lead in your water depends on the source of your home's water supply. If you have municipal water, your local water system may offer to test the water for free or may connect you to a lab that will perform the testing.
If you have a private well that provides drinking water, you are responsible for testing it for lead. Look for a lab that is accredited by your state's Department of Environmental Protection to perform the test.
The Catalina, AZ homeowners’ guide to lead testing and removal services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
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