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Q: How long does it take to see test results?

• <div><p>A professional indoor air quality inspection takes anywhere from one to three hours, depending on the size of your home and the number of necessary samples. After the test, the specialist will discuss the findings, but you won&rsquo;t get a full written report for 2 to 10 days, though you can ask your pro to expedite the process, if needed. </p></div>

Q: Are lead paint test kits accurate?

• <div><p>Lead paint test kits are not always accurate. Several factors can play into why a test kit provides an inaccurate result such as user error, sample viability, the age and condition of the paint, or difficulty interpreting the final result. If you are looking for 100% accuracy, hiring a professional lead paint test is the only way to get that piece of mind. </p></div>

Q: Why is lead testing necessary?

• <div><p>Lead exposure poses serious health risks, particularly for children, and can be present in paint, pipes, and soil.</p></div>

Q: How can you test your well water yourself?

• <div><p>&ldquo;Testing&rdquo; can start with your senses: Assessing your water&rsquo;s appearance, taste, and smell can all be good first steps. The best way to know for sure what&rsquo;s going on with your water is to use a well water testing kit, which can tell you about the specific levels of bacteria, dissolved solids, and hardness of your water with precision. Have a pro test your well water at least once per year.</p></div>

Q: What is the acceptable amount of lead in drinking water?

• <div><p>According to the EPA, there is no safe level of lead in the blood, and so the maximum contaminant level goal (MCLG) for lead in water is zero. Even at low levels, lead is harmful to human health. It can also remain in the body and build up over time with repeated exposure.</p></div>

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Last update on October 16, 2024

Reviewed in October 2024
Professional young man went above and beyond to clean my garage and back yard. He listened to my concerns and hauled exactly what I needed in a timely manner, very attentive to detail. 10/10 recommend. Thank you Cory with Grean Junk Removal
Grean Junk Removal & Services
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Reviewed in September 2024
I hired Scott to remove piles of junk that were scattered around my property. He cleaned up all the piles in a timely manner and his prices were very fair. He got the job done quicker than anticipated. He is a hard worker and professional in what he does. I highly recommend Scott.
SCOTT PETERSEN SERVICES INC
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Reviewed in May 2024
Yeah this company makes it look easy. Service with a smile. I called them for help with junk removal and I cannot say enough good things about them. Best service hands down. Best part is their prices are very reasonable.Thank you EZ Junk Removal and Hauling!
EZ Junk Removal & Hauling
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Reviewed in August 2023
Crew did a great job removing trees, grinding stumps and clearing shrubs.
Climb and Cut
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Reviewed in September 2022
Great company to work with. They removed All the hard water deposits off my old windows. I have trued to remove the build up many times but could not do it. The young man that did the work was pollite ,fast & neat. I shall recommend them to my friends.
Pristine Window Cleaning
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Reviewed in May 2022
They removed 5 dead or dying redwood trees from my back yard. They were on time, cleaned up all the mess completed everything for the agreed on price. Great job, I will definitely use them again if needed! DougVA
B&M Gardening and Tree Service
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Reviewed in April 2022
They did an excellent job. We had a tree stump removed/ground and hauling away all of the waste from when the tree was cut. Did exactly the job we discussed when he gave a quote. Courteous, professional, on time and left the job site clean, all for a very reasonable price. Would highly...
Don's Tree Service
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Reviewed in June 2021
They removed two trees and trimmed one. The technicians arrived on time and completed the work quickly. They were polite and efficient.
Cal State Tree Service
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Reviewed in February 2021
Very efficient ,professional, prompt and honest. Great! customer care. Gas line adapter removed and capped off original gas line. Due to wall heater removal. A GOD sent people. Tys. Clover Plumbing. I highly recommend them.
Clover Plumbing, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2020
To be very honest,I did not know what to expect What I wanted was someone to come in,take sample of air in our attic to see if We had mold..Based on that test we would then moved forward and fix the problem. However she did a through job including Air quality water damage and mold.
Mold Detective
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In business since 2002

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"We got really lucky finding Terry! He helped us renovate our entire home which was in really poor shape when we purchased it. Terry's quotes were fair and competitive, and his team did a great job with everything we designed in the house. After trusting him with our house interior, we also hired him to pain our exterior and fix our road which collapsed during the rains. We look forward to working with him again in the future and would recommend him to anyone we know. Thank you Terry!"

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Lead Testing and Removal questions, answered by experts

A professional indoor air quality inspection takes anywhere from one to three hours, depending on the size of your home and the number of necessary samples. After the test, the specialist will discuss the findings, but you won’t get a full written report for 2 to 10 days, though you can ask your pro to expedite the process, if needed.

Lead paint test kits are not always accurate. Several factors can play into why a test kit provides an inaccurate result such as user error, sample viability, the age and condition of the paint, or difficulty interpreting the final result. If you are looking for 100% accuracy, hiring a professional lead paint test is the only way to get that piece of mind.

Lead exposure poses serious health risks, particularly for children, and can be present in paint, pipes, and soil.

“Testing” can start with your senses: Assessing your water’s appearance, taste, and smell can all be good first steps. The best way to know for sure what’s going on with your water is to use a well water testing kit, which can tell you about the specific levels of bacteria, dissolved solids, and hardness of your water with precision. Have a pro test your well water at least once per year.

According to the EPA, there is no safe level of lead in the blood, and so the maximum contaminant level goal (MCLG) for lead in water is zero. Even at low levels, lead is harmful to human health. It can also remain in the body and build up over time with repeated exposure.

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