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MBE ENVIRONMENTAL AND ABATEMENT SERVICES, INC.
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Serving Needles, 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 Needles, 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

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. 

No, a standard home inspection includes the basics and does not offer lead paint testing. Professional lead paint inspectors need specific licenses to perform these inspections, which not all home inspectors have. If you suspect lead paint in the home you are about to purchase, you will need to pay separately to have that done. If the findings come back positive, you may be able to negotiate with the buyer to cover the cost of the removal.

Results from professional lead testing are typically available within a few days to a week (2-7 days), depending on factors like laboratory processing times and the volume of samples being analyzed. Expedited services may also be available for urgent situations.

Hiring a professional for mold and toxic material testing ensures precise identification of harmful substances within a home. Professionals utilize specialized equipment and techniques, providing accurate results that inform proper removal strategies, safeguarding occupant health.

The average cost of a lead paint inspection is about $600, but it can cost as low as $150 or as much as $800, depending on the size of the area, geographic location, and the inspection methods. Some of the most common lead paint inspection methods include:

  • Visual inspection: $150–$400

  • Paint sampling: $200–$600

  • X-ray fluorescence (XRF): $250–$700

  • Risk assessment: $300–$800

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