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James Clifton General Contractor
4.4(
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Toxic Lead - Testing

Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Fabulously. I tried to put this review in already so this may repeat my review. These guys are wonderful - detailed, careful especially during COVID, come when they promise and price as they promise. Very fine work."
Termite Repair
Termite Repair
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DECK TEXTURE & COLOR

+30

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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All Clear Environmental Inc
4.8(
180
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Toxic Lead - Abatement

Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"It went exceptionally well. Larry is the greatest. He worked very **** ** this project. His team that came to clean the property was very professional and friendly. I hope I never have another asbestos problem again, but if I did, or if someone I knew had one, I would definitely recommend Larry and All Clear again. Thanks Larry and Hector. This is a true statement and I stand by it. :-)"
Response time3 days
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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THE MOLD DETECTIVE
4.8(
16
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Toxic Lead - AbatementToxic Lead - Testing

Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Ron was absolutely wonderful and immediately allayed any fears I had concerning the mold remediation. When I first called him, he spent a considerable amount of time explaining about mold and his protocol in examining a site. After explaining that he uses the EPA guidelines in his recommendations for remediation, I knew I had the right man for my needs. He completely examined the affected area, took lab samples and sent me his very detailed preliminary report containing the treatment recommendations and a separate report with the lab results. Because this was for a rental unit with two small children within the family of occupants, I knew I had to be thorough and careful in my treatment approach. Ron gave me complete confidence in moving forward with a treatment plan. He very generously offered to guide the workmen I had hired to do the job so that the treatment would be done properly. I not only took him up on his offer, but arranged to have final lab testing done after treatment to make sure there was nothing left to cause future problems. Ron is completely professional, very knowledgeable and most generous with his time and professional support. He will be my only go to man for mold analysis and treatment recommendations. Highly recommend! ***UPDATE*** 1/17/11 When work was finally commenced on the property Ron had done testing on 1/7/11, the contractor thought he found another potential mold area behind the wall where the water damage had originated. Anxiously and in a near panic, I contacted Ron on Sunday 1/16/11 for his guidance on how to approach the problem. Ron guided the workman on what to do by phone, and then about an hour later came out to take a lab sample which ultimately came back clean. No mold was found behind the wall, by the way. All this on a football playoff Sunday! Ron is so awesomely superior in his service that he blows away the competition. He not only saved me thousands over a bid I had received from a mold remediation company for the job, but gave superlative support through the entire process. Before you spend thousands on a suspected mold remediation project, give Ron a call first. You will get an HONEST evaluation of your problem that just may save you thousands without tearing apart your house, but if it turns out that this is necessary - and he'll give you the no bull assessment - you can rest assured that Ron will give you outstanding guidance through the process to a clean finish."
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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AM:PM Restorations & Construction Inc.
5.0(
21
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Toxic Lead - AbatementToxic Lead - Testing

Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"David and his crews are professional, responsive, and efficient. They completed the demo, drying, and mold removal according to schedule. Their coordinator Veronica is wonderful too, friendly, informative, and accommodating. Great job done. Would recommend to others who need water damage remediation."
Mold remediation in kitchen cabinets
Mold remediation
Black mold on the wood structure
Mold remediation in kitchen cabinets
Mold remediation

+29

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Circle Vision Restoration Corp
4.6(
8
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Toxic Lead - AbatementToxic Lead - Testing

Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mold was found behind the walls in our master bathroom during demolition for a remodel. We contacted 3 companies for mold remediation estimates. Circle Vision wasn't the cheapest, but their review of the site and estimate was the most thorough, and they made us confident that they would do their best to reduce the amount of additional repairs that would be required after remediation was over. Carlos was the lead for our project and he did a great job explaining every step of the work and was very easy to get ahold of for scheduling. Gus Jr. and Gus Sr. conducted the remediation at our house for 2 days. They arrived on time each day, protected the floor with paper, vaccumed and swept at the end of each day, and left the house cleaner than when they left. They were very professional and answered any questions we had. They left an air scrubber at the house for a few days to make sure all traces of mold were gone. They left the dining room wall covered with plastic so our toddler and cats wouldn't get in to the unfinished bathroom. When the inspector returned, he found everything was done to the letter and we passed inspection with no problems.


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Wilshire Project
Perlstein Project
Beverly Hills Home
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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West Coast Accomplished Painting
4.6(
29
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Toxic Lead - AbatementToxic Lead - Testing

Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"My family and I ave VERY VERY happy with the work performed. Definitely the only contractor I will call every time I need work on the house. If you have any issue with your home, Andy will have THE answer. They will get the job done! He and his crew are knowledgeable, reliable, honest, trustworthy, and hardworking. He is a person of his word. He will do what he says! If an issue arises with the job, he will show you, talk to you about solutions, and make sure your comfortable and satisfied the decision. They take pride in their work and service. It genuinely makes them happy to know their clients are happy with their work. West Cost Accomplished is the Best choice you can make!"
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+25

Recommended by92%of homeowners
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ESI General Construction Inc
3.9(
232
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Toxic Lead - AbatementToxic Lead - Testing

Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1979

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He was very prompt in coming and was very knowledgeable and helpful. They kept me informed that he was running behind and when he would be here which I appreciated and they did not keep us in the dark. I am considering contacting them in the future."
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Recommended by73%of homeowners
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At Eazz Restoration LLC
5.0(
3
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Toxic Lead - AbatementToxic Lead - Testing

Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a lot of water damage from a leak of our old pipes in the wall. They took care of the problem quickly. Very professional. They will be my first company to call when I have more issues happen. Thank you for you fast response."
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+7

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Unique Home Design & Remodeling
Unique Home Design & Remodeling
3.5(
28
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Toxic Lead - AbatementToxic Lead - Testing

Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"As noted by another reviewer on April 8, 2011, Unique failed to show up for an estimate when my wife had a last minute request to help at a charitable event.  I respect the desire to engage all potential decision makers; however, the estimator promised to call back and cancel the appointment if company policy prevented him from attending.  
The did not call back.  This left me and my architect waiting at the job site without any idea of whether the estimator would show and he didn't show up.  "
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Recommended by78%of homeowners
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Lead Testing and Removal FAQs, answered by experts

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.

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.

Government regulations such as the EPA and OSHA govern lead removal procedures to ensure health and environmental safety during and after abatement.

Sampling typically takes 1-3 hours, and depending on the provider, lab results are available within 2-7 days.

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.

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