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MBE ENVIRONMENTAL AND ABATEMENT SERVICES, INC.
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Serving Barstow, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

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"I can definitely say that they are very professional. They remove the mold and they didnâ t make a mess like a lot of workers do. Highly recommended"
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Thompson and Dages Incorporated
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Serving Barstow, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1988

NATEC International is one of California's oldest (1988), well-known, and respected testing and consulting firms in the asbestos, lead, indoor air quality & mold testing industry. Natec has a staff of State of California certified/registered inspectors who are experienced in quickly solving your environmentally related problems and providing cost effective solutions. Also, Natec is a State and Federally approved environmental training institution with much of our time spent actually training other companies and individuals for removal/abatement and testing protocol. The Natec staff is accredited & licensed, and can assure you a complete and thorough analysis of your environmental concern. We look forward to providing our expertise to your situation. Please contact us at your earliest convenience for regulatory advise and to schedule an inspection.

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Lead Testing and Removal questions, answered by experts

According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), hazardous waste is generally classified into four main categories:

1. Characteristic Wastes: These exhibit at least one of four hazardous traits: ignitability (flammable, like gasoline), corrosivity (can rust or decompose materials, like car batteries), reactivity (unstable and can explode, like aerosol cans), or toxicity (harmful when ingested, like lead-based paint).

2. Listed Wastes: These are specific wastes from manufacturing and industrial processes that the EPA has officially designated as hazardous. They include byproducts from processes that use solvents, pesticides, and other chemicals.

3. Universal Wastes: These are commonly generated hazardous items that are subject to streamlined regulations. Examples include batteries, pesticides, mercury-containing equipment (e.g., bulbs), and some lamps.

4. Mixed Wastes: This category includes waste that contains both hazardous and radioactive components, making it subject to regulation by both the EPA and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

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.

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.

Professional testing for lead paint costs about $300, ranging from about $250 to $700, depending on the square footage, accessibility, and location. However, testing for lead paint with a DIY home-testing kit costs about $25, but doesn’t guarantee accurate results. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommends using a lead test kit that complies with the Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule, which has strict criteria for ensuring a more accurate reading.

Common home surfaces to test for lead include:

  • Walls

  • Windows

  • Doors

  • Molding and trim

  • Railings

Avoid disturbing suspected lead-containing materials and follow professional guidance on sample collection.

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