Is it safe to drink brown well water?

• <div><p>Some causes of brown well water—like excess tannins or dissolved iron—don’t pose a health risk. In other cases, harmful bacteria might be the culprit. If your well water has suddenly turned brown, it’s a good idea to use a home water test kit to get a better sense of what’s going on with your water. Consider calling a professional for an expert opinion before drinking the water and hoping for the best.</p></div>

Is exterior paint toxic after it dries?

• <div><p>Exterior paint contains a higher level of VOCs, which can be dangerous if you’re exposed to it for a long period of time. The good news is that paint’s toxicity reduces significantly once fully dried and cured. Do not keep open exterior paint cans in your home, basement, or garage, exposing your household to harmful chemicals over time.</p></div>

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Q: What pollutants are commonly tested for?

• <div><p>Mold, VOCs, radon, carbon monoxide, and particulate matter are typically measured.</p></div>

Q: What does lead dust look like?

• <div><p>Unfortunately, lead dust does not look different from any other type of dust. You cannot detect it with the naked eye. To determine if you have lead dust in your home, you will need to hire a local company to take a sample from the paint and test it for you in a lab.</p></div>

Q: How much does a lead inspection cost?

• <div><p>You can expect to pay between <b>$200 and $400</b> for a lead inspection, where your <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/lead-testing/">local lead testing pro</a> will scan surfaces and items with an X-ray fluorescent analyzer. Lead risk assessments are slightly different and run around <b>$800 to $2,000</b>. A pro may find lead during an evaluation, and create a removal strategy.</p></div>

Q: Is it safe to drink brown well water?

• <div><p>Some causes of brown well water&mdash;like excess tannins or dissolved iron&mdash;don&rsquo;t pose a health risk. In other cases, harmful bacteria might be the culprit. If your well water has suddenly turned brown, it&rsquo;s a good idea to use a home water test kit to get a better sense of what&rsquo;s going on with your water. Consider calling a professional for an expert opinion before drinking the water and hoping for the best.</p></div>

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Kevin arrived right on time. We discussed the area that needed to be sprayed and the products he would be using. He explained how long it would take for results. He took his time and did a very thorough job. He was professional and very nice.
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Reviewed in July 2024
Mark did an excellent job and finished right on shedule. The city was giving him problems with the permit, so he went to the counter, and left with the permit in hand that day. He started excavation the following day . He was on site almost every day ensuring things went well. He is very...
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This is the second home inspection we've had done by this company, and we can't say enough good things about them!!! Miles is professional, courteous, and obviously very knowledgeable! if you're needing an inspection, this is your guy! He'll do you an excellent job! Kelly & Brenda Clark
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Reviewed in March 2023
Lee and his crew are always profession, thorough, punctual, and informative. I recommend them to anyone experiencing mold issues.
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His service it was efficient, and on time. I was well pleased.
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Very professional, easy to schedule and get work done,, work clean and neat,, knowledgeable...would definitely recommend!
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I had originally contracted JM Woodworks for one project and I found myself relying on them for all my projects. The quality of work and dedication are shown throughout their work and communication. They listened to all of my ideas and took in all the details I wanted. I am really glad I found...
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They brought in an expert to fix a accidentally damaged split system line. Removed my old unused brick chimney and an unused furnace chimney. They did a very neat job re-tiling the roof in 2 days. A very fast, neat and clean job.
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Arizona Indoor Air Quality and Environmental Testing, LLC

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"Tracy was punctual and expedited our test kit via FED X and had our test results back within 48 hours."

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"Ask for Austin Baker. Austin returned my call within minutes, began testing in my house two hours later, and I had my laboratory certified test results 36 hours later. Austin is thorough, professional, knowledgeable, and affordable. Definitely five stars all around!"

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"Daniel responded quickly after personally answering my call. (No automated answering) This company is local to Prescott and PV! He and Trystan came the following day to evaluate and do a written report for me on this mold problem and water damage in the garage. Great communication and education. Very professional! Will update after work is completed."

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Lead Testing and Removal questions, answered by experts

Mold, VOCs, radon, carbon monoxide, and particulate matter are typically measured.

Unfortunately, lead dust does not look different from any other type of dust. You cannot detect it with the naked eye. To determine if you have lead dust in your home, you will need to hire a local company to take a sample from the paint and test it for you in a lab.

You can expect to pay between $200 and $400 for a lead inspection, where your local lead testing pro will scan surfaces and items with an X-ray fluorescent analyzer. Lead risk assessments are slightly different and run around $800 to $2,000. A pro may find lead during an evaluation, and create a removal strategy.

Some causes of brown well water—like excess tannins or dissolved iron—don’t pose a health risk. In other cases, harmful bacteria might be the culprit. If your well water has suddenly turned brown, it’s a good idea to use a home water test kit to get a better sense of what’s going on with your water. Consider calling a professional for an expert opinion before drinking the water and hoping for the best.

Exterior paint contains a higher level of VOCs, which can be dangerous if you’re exposed to it for a long period of time. The good news is that paint’s toxicity reduces significantly once fully dried and cured. Do not keep open exterior paint cans in your home, basement, or garage, exposing your household to harmful chemicals over time.

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