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Hamilton Testing Services, Inc.
4.9(
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Serving Escondido, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a great experience with Evan. He was very knowledgeable & helpful during a very difficult situation. He rushed to help us get out testing done immediately."
Team members ready to test!
Pop-Corn Acoustic Ceiling
Response time1 day
59 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by70%of homeowners
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Palomar Restoration Services Inc
5.0(
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Serving Escondido, CA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"From color matching the paint, repairing stucco and installing gutters and new fascia boards, the teams did outstanding work. They were professional and friendly and completed the work in a timely matter. Very satisfied with the result."
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Vanguard Renovations
5.0(
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Serving Escondido, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"They were super fast, efficient and vey thorough. They did a great job. We were very happy with the service. They were also very professional."
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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.

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.

If your home was built before 1978, there’s a chance that any paint on your hardwood floors could be lead paint—especially if it was already there when you moved in. Because lead is toxic, hiring a licensed pro to remove it is mandatory. The average price for professional lead paint removal ranges from $1,500 to $5,300 and depends on the scope of the project.

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.

You do not have to remove lead paint if the surface is not chipping or peeling or if there are no pregnant people or children under the age of six who live in or regularly visit your home. Lead paint is a particular risk for young children whose brains and bodies are not fully developed. Experts strongly recommend that you call a pro to remove lead paint if it’s peeling or flaking, no matter who lives in the home. You can experience lead poisoning by breathing in or ingesting just a small amount of it.

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