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Environmental Science Services
4.5(
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Toxic Lead - Testing

Serving Somerset, 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."
interior
IAQ
Clandestine Laboratory Investigation
Wipe Testing for Asbestos
Water Intrusion Mold Testing

+3

Response time8 hrs
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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The Lead Detective Agency
5.0(
13
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Toxic Lead - Testing

Serving Somerset, 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!"
XRF testing
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Response time7 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Lead Testing and Removal questions, answered by experts

No. Standard homeowners insurance does not cover any kind of lead remediation, focusing instead on sudden, unpreventable events like fires and theft. Many insurance companies will specifically exclude lead paint removal, since it tends to be an expensive and unavoidable project. The exception is if the lead surface is damaged during a covered event (like a flood) and homeowners insurance pays its replacement.

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.

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.

Results from professional lead testing are typically available within a few days to a week (2-7 days), depending on factors like laboratory processing times and the volume of samples being analyzed. Expedited services may also be available for urgent situations.

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.

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