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Hamilton Testing Services, Inc.
4.9(
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Serving San Marcos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a great experience with Evan. He was very knowledgeable & helpful during a very difficult situation. He rushed to help us get out testing done immediately."
Team members ready to test!
Pop-Corn Acoustic Ceiling
Response time12 hrs
Response rate86%
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XRF Research, Inc.
4.8(
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Serving San Marcos, 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 time9 hrs
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Palomar Restoration Services Inc
5.0(
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Serving San Marcos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

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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KCS Restorations Inc
4.7(
33
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Serving San Marcos, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Free estimates

"The work that Dave’s company performed was great with the exception of the living room, that ended up being mid-matched. Dave’s crew let me know that because of this they would paint the whole living room. They asked me to call and set up an appointment and I did. The day came and nobody showed up. I called Denise and she stated her crew called in sick and they were leaving town the next day. She would have Dave call me. He didn’t, so I txt him the following week and he called and said it would be more money, which it shouldn’t as I was previously told they mid-matched it so they would make it right. He was supposed to call later in the week and never did. I find though everyone was nice, the professionalism was lacking. I would not use again because of this."
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Vanguard Renovations
5.0(
4
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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."
Recommended by100%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

If your home was built before 1978, there’s a chance that any paint on your hardwood floors could be lead paint—especially if it was already there when you moved in. Because lead is toxic, hiring a licensed pro to remove it is mandatory. The average price for professional lead paint removal ranges from $1,500 to $5,300 and depends on the scope of the project.

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.

Lead removal services typically cost between $1,000 and $5,000, depending on the extent of lead presence, the property size, and the complexity of the abatement process.

Lead exposure poses significant health risks, including neurological, developmental, and behavioral disorders, especially critical in young children and fetuses.

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