What questions should I ask a lead paint removal contractor?

• <div><p>You should ask a few questions to ensure that your potential lead removal professional is experienced and qualified to handle lead-paint abatement safely, legally, and properly. </p><ul><li><p>What are your qualifications and experience removing lead-based paint?</p></li><li><p>Are you licensed and certified to remove lead-based paint?</p></li><li><p>How do you test for lead paint?</p></li><li><p>What methods do you use for lead-based paint abatement?</p></li><li><p>What do you plan to do with the hazardous material when you remove it from the home?</p></li><li><p>Do you do replacement and painting work or removal only?</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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Q: What pollutants are commonly tested for?

• <div><p>Mold, VOCs, radon, carbon monoxide, and particulate matter are typically measured.</p></div>

Q: Should I test my house for lead paint?

• <div><p>If your house was built before 1978 and you&rsquo;re noticing cracking or peeling paint, a lead paint inspection is a good idea. A lead paint inspection gives you accurate information about the presence, location, and condition of lead-based paint in your home. This information is essential for making informed decisions about lead paint removal to ensure your safety and health and that of your family. If your inspector finds lead, you&rsquo;ll need to take steps to manage or remove the lead-based paint and comply with laws and regulations.</p></div>

Q: How long does testing take?

• <div><p>Sampling typically takes 1-3 hours, and depending on the provider, lab results are available within 2-7 days.</p></div>

Q: What does lead dust look like?

• <div><p>Unfortunately, lead dust does not look different from any other type of dust. You cannot detect it with the naked eye. To determine if you have lead dust in your home, you will need to hire a local company to take a sample from the paint and test it for you in a lab.</p></div>

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Very prompt and does quality work. Rebuilt a deck which also is a roof that had been leaking. Also installed a vapor barrier in the crawl space. Quality construction and attention to detail.
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Colburn Snow removals, Handles removing Sno from multiple properties that my clients own. I only refer Colburn snow removal Because they are honest, having integrity and get the job done fast!
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King David Construction Company, LLC on the brink of collapse and these guys came in quickly and did a great job removing the old ceiling and installing a new one. They worked hard and finished on time despite some structural setbacks which required some additional work. Would highly recommend.
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They removed and remediated some water damage form the bathroom above in my condo. They were quick and efficiant and easy to work with. Thanks
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Genuinely the only people Iâ ll trust to do my snow removal. Theyâ re extremely efficient, kind and unbelievable helpful. So good I want to keep them to myselves!
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We just had a termite inspection because I noticed some termite leavings on the window sill. Wally came out and did an incredibly thorough and clean inspection under the house and in the attic. He was courteous, professional and efficient. And he saw into corners and under tight spots where I...
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Steve, the owner of the company was extremely attentive to our problem. We were concerned about an odor in the house that smelled like mold. Steve came over the same day we called to test our air to be sure that we were not living in a dangerous situation. He sent air samples that he...
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"Josh was so quick to respond and come remediate our mold issue! We were on a time crunch and he really helped us keep the project on track after we discovered the mold issue part way through the demo. Hopefully we never have mold issues again but if we do, we'd definitely call PuroClean!"

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Lead Testing and Removal questions, answered by experts

Mold, VOCs, radon, carbon monoxide, and particulate matter are typically measured.

If your house was built before 1978 and you’re noticing cracking or peeling paint, a lead paint inspection is a good idea. A lead paint inspection gives you accurate information about the presence, location, and condition of lead-based paint in your home. This information is essential for making informed decisions about lead paint removal to ensure your safety and health and that of your family. If your inspector finds lead, you’ll need to take steps to manage or remove the lead-based paint and comply with laws and regulations.

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

Unfortunately, lead dust does not look different from any other type of dust. You cannot detect it with the naked eye. To determine if you have lead dust in your home, you will need to hire a local company to take a sample from the paint and test it for you in a lab.

You should ask a few questions to ensure that your potential lead removal professional is experienced and qualified to handle lead-paint abatement safely, legally, and properly.

What are your qualifications and experience removing lead-based paint?
Are you licensed and certified to remove lead-based paint?
How do you test for lead paint?
What methods do you use for lead-based paint abatement?
What do you plan to do with the hazardous material when you remove it from the home?
Do you do replacement and painting work or removal only?

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