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XRF Research, Inc.

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XRF Research, Inc.

4.77(
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Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
12 local quotes requested

XRF Research is a leading provider of expert environmental consulting and testing services for the construction and residential industry. We not only specialize in asbestos, mold, and lead testing, but we also cover consumer product testing, and positive material identification services for the analysis of Metal and Alloy materials. XRF Research was founded by Dr. Javier Gonzalez, PH.D. President, Lead Inspector/Assessor, and Certified Asbestos Consultant (CAC), in April 2010 and are based in San Diego, California. Since then XRF Research has been one of the top competitors in the San Diego and the Southern California area. Our highly qualified, expert team offers cost effective solutions for your business and a strong focus on extraordinary customer service and creating phenomenal assessments and surveys in a timely manner for all your environmental project needs. For more information go to xrfresearchinc.com

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Song T on January 2023

XRF Research is a leading provider of expert environmental consulting and testing services for the construction and residential industry. We not only specialize in asbestos, mold, and lead testing, but we also cover consumer product testing, and positive material identification services for the analysis of Metal and Alloy materials. XRF Research was founded by Dr. Javier Gonzalez, PH.D. President, Lead Inspector/Assessor, and Certified Asbestos Consultant (CAC), in April 2010 and are based in San Diego, California. Since then XRF Research has been one of the top competitors in the San Diego and the Southern California area. Our highly qualified, expert team offers cost effective solutions for your business and a strong focus on extraordinary customer service and creating phenomenal assessments and surveys in a timely manner for all your environmental project needs. For more information go to xrfresearchinc.com

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Song T on January 2023


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Hamilton Testing Services, Inc.

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Hamilton Testing Services, Inc.

4.85(
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Customers say: Quick response
94 local quotes requested
5 years of experience

Hamilton Testing Services Inc. conducts asbestos and lead testing for homeowners, contractors and restoration partners so that safer decisions can be made in regard to removal, repair and renovation of residential and commercial structures. Hamilton Testing Services Inc. Is committed to excellence in every aspect of business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is that we provide consistent levels of high quality service, accuracy and customer care. We hold all of the critical certifications and qualifications to meet government, insurance and contractor requirements to provide testing services, and we have acquired over 30 years of testing industry experience. We are determined to add value, focus on customer interests first and we strive to bring love to every interaction.

"- Great work, very happy with it "

Krystle S on August 2025

Hamilton Testing Services Inc. conducts asbestos and lead testing for homeowners, contractors and restoration partners so that safer decisions can be made in regard to removal, repair and renovation of residential and commercial structures. Hamilton Testing Services Inc. Is committed to excellence in every aspect of business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is that we provide consistent levels of high quality service, accuracy and customer care. We hold all of the critical certifications and qualifications to meet government, insurance and contractor requirements to provide testing services, and we have acquired over 30 years of testing industry experience. We are determined to add value, focus on customer interests first and we strive to bring love to every interaction.

"- Great work, very happy with it "

Krystle S on August 2025


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San Diego Abatement Services

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San Diego Abatement Services

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33 local quotes requested
40 years of experience

Locally owned and operated. We are a one stop shop for asbestos, lead and mold removal services. Our team is trained to inspect, test, and remove asbestos as well as lead from residential and commercial properties. We believe that combining this environmental service with the renovation and painting will help our customers get back to their normal lives more quickly. Let us be your one stop shop for asbestos and lead abatement services. Contact us today for an estimate.

"All work was completed in a professional manner."

Tom C on November 2018

Locally owned and operated. We are a one stop shop for asbestos, lead and mold removal services. Our team is trained to inspect, test, and remove asbestos as well as lead from residential and commercial properties. We believe that combining this environmental service with the renovation and painting will help our customers get back to their normal lives more quickly. Let us be your one stop shop for asbestos and lead abatement services. Contact us today for an estimate.

"All work was completed in a professional manner."

Tom C on November 2018


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Purified Flood & Restoration Services

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Purified Flood & Restoration Services

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7 years of experience

We are a professional emergency service company that assist with purifying & restoring any type of flood, water, or mold damage that was created throughout your home. Our goal is to make sure your home gets back to normal as if nothing ever happened. Our services are provided with many different entities, we specialize working with insurance companies, property managers, homeowners, and more.

We are a professional emergency service company that assist with purifying & restoring any type of flood, water, or mold damage that was created throughout your home. Our goal is to make sure your home gets back to normal as if nothing ever happened. Our services are provided with many different entities, we specialize working with insurance companies, property managers, homeowners, and more.


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Dry Right Flood Restoration

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Dry Right Flood Restoration

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Dry Right Flood Restoration is a licensed and bonded Water, Mold and Fire Mitigation company. We are a five star rated yelp company who prides itself on advocating and walking customers through the homeowners claim process. We handle all dry out, removal and reconstruction associated with water, mold, and fire damage. My team is IICRC certified with over a decade of experience.

"It went great. They were very professional, on time, and did a good work."

John B on January 2023

Dry Right Flood Restoration is a licensed and bonded Water, Mold and Fire Mitigation company. We are a five star rated yelp company who prides itself on advocating and walking customers through the homeowners claim process. We handle all dry out, removal and reconstruction associated with water, mold, and fire damage. My team is IICRC certified with over a decade of experience.

"It went great. They were very professional, on time, and did a good work."

John B on January 2023



California Dust Free Blasting

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California Dust Free Blasting

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We are a 100% mobile sandblasting service  and use dustless sandblasting equipment specializing in sand blasting and abrasive blasting just about anything cars, trucks, graffiti, paint, brick, boats, surface preparation for metal will leave a nice profile for paint or primer to stick to. Concrete Stripping: we remove paint, stain, and sealer Automotive Restoration: we strip paint, rust, body filler, and powder coat Marine Maintenance: let us remove antifouling paint and marine growth Pool Restoration: remove calcium buildup, paint, or plaster Wood: let us remove weathering, paint, and stain without damage Heavy Equipment: we can strip away industrial coatings, grime, and rust

We are a 100% mobile sandblasting service  and use dustless sandblasting equipment specializing in sand blasting and abrasive blasting just about anything cars, trucks, graffiti, paint, brick, boats, surface preparation for metal will leave a nice profile for paint or primer to stick to. Concrete Stripping: we remove paint, stain, and sealer Automotive Restoration: we strip paint, rust, body filler, and powder coat Marine Maintenance: let us remove antifouling paint and marine growth Pool Restoration: remove calcium buildup, paint, or plaster Wood: let us remove weathering, paint, and stain without damage Heavy Equipment: we can strip away industrial coatings, grime, and rust


APR Construction, Inc.

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APR Construction, Inc.

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General Contractor-Lead Certified, offering services for residential and commercial construction. Have been serving all of San Diego County for over 15 years. Excellent customer service. Our experience includes residential home remodels, retail store improvements and remodel, church renovations, school district facility improvements, multi-unit improvements, park improvements, and much more. Check us out on bluebook: http://www.thebluebook.com/iProView/1313473/apr-construction-inc/subcontractors/ Services offered: Room additions, doors and windows, kitchen remodel, bathroom remodel, flooring, general construction, wood and metal framing, foundation and slab repair, restoration, flood and fire damage, home inspections, tenant improvements, apartment and condo improvements, HOA maintenanace and repairs, commercial improvements, commercial maintenance and repairs.

General Contractor-Lead Certified, offering services for residential and commercial construction. Have been serving all of San Diego County for over 15 years. Excellent customer service. Our experience includes residential home remodels, retail store improvements and remodel, church renovations, school district facility improvements, multi-unit improvements, park improvements, and much more. Check us out on bluebook: http://www.thebluebook.com/iProView/1313473/apr-construction-inc/subcontractors/ Services offered: Room additions, doors and windows, kitchen remodel, bathroom remodel, flooring, general construction, wood and metal framing, foundation and slab repair, restoration, flood and fire damage, home inspections, tenant improvements, apartment and condo improvements, HOA maintenanace and repairs, commercial improvements, commercial maintenance and repairs.


Clancy Contracting Services Inc.

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Clancy Contracting Services Inc.

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20 years of experience

We are a small woman owned business that performs abatement and demolition services in both residential and commercial applications. We can provide free quotes for services listed. Payment for residential work performed is typically COD at the end of the project. We are able to provided referrals for many other types of trade work associated with tenant improvement projects and have a General Contractors license if you are looking for assistance managing your T.I. References can be provided upon request.

We are a small woman owned business that performs abatement and demolition services in both residential and commercial applications. We can provide free quotes for services listed. Payment for residential work performed is typically COD at the end of the project. We are able to provided referrals for many other types of trade work associated with tenant improvement projects and have a General Contractors license if you are looking for assistance managing your T.I. References can be provided upon request.


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Lead Testing and Removal questions, answered by experts

Lead toxicity comes from inhaling lead or consuming it. Before the 1980s, when the government banned lead from consumer use, it could be found in paint, plumbing, pipes, ceramics, and even gasoline. Lead paint is toxic for the same reason lead itself is toxic, which is why lead poisoning from paint presents the same as lead poisoning from water or food sources, with a slight increase in respiratory symptoms vs. digestive symptoms. Lead paint is most dangerous when it’s old and peeling, cracking, or otherwise disturbed. This increases the concentration in the air and, therefore, in breathable air. 

If lead is detected in a property, steps should include arranging for professional removal or containment, notifying all occupants, and implementing interim safety measures to reduce exposure.

Government regulations such as the EPA and OSHA govern lead removal procedures to ensure health and environmental safety during and after abatement.

While not all homes built before 1978 contain lead paint, enough do, so you’ll still want to test to be on the safe side. The federal government banned lead-based paint for homes in 1978, but your state may have banned lead before that time. Around 24% of homes built between 1960 and 1977 contained lead-based paint, while 87% of homes built before 1940 contained lead-based paint.

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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