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San Diego Abatement Services
4.5(
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Serving Julian, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Professional, prompt, courteous, completed in one day. Responsive to emails and all questions. Left no mess."
Exterior Painting
Before - Acoustic Ceiling
After - Scraped & Textured
Asbestos Removal
Lead Removal Services

+2

Response time2 days
Response rate98%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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XRF Research, Inc.
4.8(
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Serving Julian, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very professional, 24 hours turnarounds on testing, competent and friendly staff starting on the top to actual inspector. You will not be unhappy with this company. They went out of the way in service for us. Fair price and good service. Thorough report an end product after complete testing."
Lead Paint Inspection
Dust Clearance Testing
Lead Risk Assessment
Environmental Testing
Consulting Work

+2

Response time1 day
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Lead Testing and Removal questions, answered by experts

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

Testing typically costs between $200 and $600, depending on the number of samples and laboratory analysis.

A lead paint inspection is a thorough examination and assessment of a building or structure to determine the presence of lead-based paint. Lead-based paint was commonly used in buildings before 1978 when its health hazards were fully understood. Lead is toxic and can pose health risks, particularly to young children and pregnant women. Getting a lead paint inspection means finding a lead paint inspector to examine the surfaces of the building—such as walls, ceilings, doors, windows, and other painted areas—and identify the presence of lead-based paint.

Professional lead testing services typically cost between $200 and $500, with the price varying based on the extent of testing and the specific areas tested within the property.

You should ask a few questions to ensure that your potential lead removal professional is experienced and qualified to handle lead-paint abatement safely, legally, and properly.

  • What are your qualifications and experience removing lead-based paint?

  • Are you licensed and certified to remove lead-based paint?

  • How do you test for lead paint?

  • What methods do you use for lead-based paint abatement?

  • What do you plan to do with the hazardous material when you remove it from the home?

  • Do you do replacement and painting work or removal only?

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