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

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In business since 1985

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Everything was done with great quality, prompt, courteous, flexible, and fair pricing. I would highly recommend to anyone."
Exterior Painting
Before - Acoustic Ceiling
After - Scraped & Textured
Asbestos Removal
Lead Removal Services

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Response time2 days
Response rate100%
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Hamilton Testing Services, Inc.
4.9(
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Serving San Marcos, CA and surrounding areas

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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!"
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Pop-Corn Acoustic Ceiling
Response time12 hrs
Response rate86%
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Palomar Restoration Services Inc
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Serving San Marcos, CA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"From color matching the paint, repairing stucco and installing gutters and new fascia boards, the teams did outstanding work. They were professional and friendly and completed the work in a timely matter. Very satisfied with the result."
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Vanguard Renovations
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Serving San Marcos, 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."
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Lead Testing and Removal questions, answered by experts

You can expect to pay between $200 and $400 for a lead inspection, where your local lead testing pro will scan surfaces and items with an X-ray fluorescent analyzer. Lead risk assessments are slightly different and run around $800 to $2,000. A pro may find lead during an evaluation, and create a removal strategy.

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.

Iron sediments from rusty pipes are not likely to cause health problems. While a glass of yellow-hued water is off-putting, it is generally safe to drink yellow water in the short term. But you certainly want to address this problem. In the meantime, switching to bottled water until the yellow water issue is resolved is a good idea. 

According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), hazardous waste is generally classified into four main categories:

1. Characteristic Wastes: These exhibit at least one of four hazardous traits: ignitability (flammable, like gasoline), corrosivity (can rust or decompose materials, like car batteries), reactivity (unstable and can explode, like aerosol cans), or toxicity (harmful when ingested, like lead-based paint).

2. Listed Wastes: These are specific wastes from manufacturing and industrial processes that the EPA has officially designated as hazardous. They include byproducts from processes that use solvents, pesticides, and other chemicals.

3. Universal Wastes: These are commonly generated hazardous items that are subject to streamlined regulations. Examples include batteries, pesticides, mercury-containing equipment (e.g., bulbs), and some lamps.

4. Mixed Wastes: This category includes waste that contains both hazardous and radioactive components, making it subject to regulation by both the EPA and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

Yes, testing professionals typically provide reports with recommendations for safe lead removal.

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