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Environmental Science Services
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Toxic Lead - Testing

Serving Sacramento, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very satisfied how quickly they came out and got the test results that evening."
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Wipe Testing for Asbestos
Water Intrusion Mold Testing

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Response time8 hrs
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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The Lead Detective Agency
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Toxic Lead - Testing

Serving Sacramento, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jeff was great and very knowledgable! He is a very patient person, and he answered all of my questions without hesitation. Wonderful work and very detailed!"
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Response time7 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FOUR SEASONS PAINTING
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Toxic Lead - AbatementToxic Lead - Testing

Serving Sacramento, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1974

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Rick Davis was professional, responsive, and punctual for the appointment to review of the job.  The proposal was well presented and thorough.  Although we didn't select Rick to perform the work, I believe he would have done an excellent job.
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SELECT ENVIRONMENTAL
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Toxic Lead - AbatementToxic Lead - Testing

Serving Sacramento, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent, very complete, left spaces very clean, and the team was professional, personable, very knowledgable and competent."
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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DL PAINTING
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Toxic Lead - AbatementToxic Lead - Testing

Serving Sacramento, CA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Absolutely wonderful! They were prompt, came on time, kept me informed, maintained their timeline in getting things done, knowledgeable, cleaned up everyday, and worked extremely hard."
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Water Smoke & Mold Removal Inc
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Toxic Lead - Testing

Serving Sacramento, CA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

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Offers commercial services

With over 30 years of experience serving the Spring Hill area, West Coast Well Drilling and Pump Service is your solution for all your Well Pump needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Call us today! Satisfaction guaranteed.

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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

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 can paint over lead paint, or “encapsulate” it with a special paint that includes an ingredient called an encapsulant. The EPA approves encapsulation as a lead paint removal method as long as the paint remains undisturbed. Standard types of paint without an “encapsulant” from the big box stores or hardware stores do not meet EPA standards for remediation of lead-based paint.

Structural problems with the foundation or roof, water damage, and significant plumbing or electrical issues are all considered major red flags in a home inspection. Of these, a structural problem related to the foundation is often the most severe. Foundation repairs are typically the most expensive and intrusive to carry out, averaging around $5,000 but sometimes reaching up to $16,000. Because these problems can pose safety risks and be costly to fix, you should ask your inspector detailed questions about any identified issues. You will need to carefully consider how major problems affect what you’re willing to pay for the home, or if you want to proceed with the sale at all.

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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