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Sharpe Brothers Limited
5.0(
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Serving Golden, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great company to work with. Robert was able to come test the flooring at my house the same day I contacted him and the test results were back the next day."
Consultation
Inspection
Clean Asbestos Testing
Lead-Based Paint Testing
Response time4 hrs
Response rate90%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Axium Inspections & Radon Mitigations
4.8(
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Serving Golden, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This was the 3rd time I’ve used Axium (specifically Tim Krapfl) for home inspection. Tim is very thorough, knowledgeable, and professional! I highly recommend. Tim did the home inspection, but the services also included sewer scope and radon testing."
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Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Walker Environmental LLC
5.0(
7
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Serving Golden, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"I was pleased with their professional and courteous attitude and quick response to my needs. I would highly recommend them to others in need if this type of service"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Teton Environmental, Inc.
5.0(
4
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Serving Golden, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"If you are debating on whether or not itâ s worth getting your house or investment tested, it is! And these are are the guys to do it. Teton worked on my schedule; went above and beyond to access places they thought mold could be, and spent the time to explain the results. Thanks again Teton"
Response time3 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Dapp Painting & Drywall
4.2(
25
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Serving Golden, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This was the best experience I have had with a professional painter. There price was competitive and service was excellent. The best part was there availability to start there job within a week of the estimate. I would recommend them and have them do work for me in the future. "
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Colorado Abatement Professionals, Inc.
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Serving Golden, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Colorado Abatement Professionals has been in the Lead-Based Paint Abatement and Stabilization field for 15 years. Please understand that a proper Lead-Based Paint Risk Assessment is done by a licensed Colorado Company before we can properly bid your job. We can provide at least three different referrals for you if you wish.\n \n You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

Response time10 mins
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Lead Testing and Removal questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

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

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.

No, you can’t place hazardous waste in a dumpster unless you specifically ordered a dumpster for hazardous waste removal. If the dumpster company finds hazardous waste that it didn’t approve for dumping, the company will return the waste to you, and you’ll likely face a fine for illegal dumping.

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