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Hamilton Testing Services, Inc.
4.9(
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Toxic Lead - Testing

Serving San Diego, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Evan was very helpful and professional. He ensured I had all the information about the testing process and answered all of my questions. He was also very friendly and honest with me about the work that has been done on my house and any future work to be done. As soon as I have a new project I will be reaching out to him directly and can’t recommend him enough!"
Team members ready to test!
Pop-Corn Acoustic Ceiling
Response time12 hrs
Response rate86%
56 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Pacific Environmental & Abatement Solutions Inc
4.6(
10
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Toxic Lead - AbatementToxic Lead - Testing

Serving San Diego, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The tester was well versed in this area even showing the areas that were high in moisture. Very friendly and informative as well as professional. Made me comfortable with the experience she had. When the owner and maintenance worker failed she made me comfortable. Fae who had the credentials as well experience explained everything in detail. Definitely use Fae!!!"
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Vanguard Renovations
5.0(
4
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Toxic Lead - Testing

Serving San Diego, 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."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Lead Testing and Removal FAQs, answered by experts

Lead testing in residential properties involves collecting samples from paint, dust, soil, or plumbing and analyzing them in certified laboratories to accurately identify lead levels.

“Testing” can start with your senses: Assessing your water’s appearance, taste, and smell can all be good first steps. The best way to know for sure what’s going on with your water is to use a well water testing kit, which can tell you about the specific levels of bacteria, dissolved solids, and hardness of your water with precision. Have a pro test your well water at least once per year.

If the lead paint is in a place that is not easily disturbed and is not flaking or deteriorating, you do not necessarily need to remove it. Lead is toxic when dust particles or flakes from peeling lead paint are ingested. If people are not in the area with the lead paint, it may be safe to leave it in place. You still may want to consider encapsulation with a paint formulated for covering lead-based paint, just for an added layer of protection.

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.

Properties should be tested for lead every 2-3 years, especially if they are older, have undergone renovations, or show deterioration of paint or interior finishes.

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