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

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Robert was knowledgeable and thorough. He completed the required testing quickly and thoroughly. Results were provided very quickly. Highly recommend!"
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(
164
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Serving Thornton, 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 Thornton, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Shannon was amazing! He walked us through the whole process of testing and possible remediation. He was very friendly when he came to test (our dog loved him!). He didn’t do any unnecessary testing to help with price and explained his rationale for doing everything. We ended up needing remediation and he recommended a contractor and they communicated frequently throughout the job to coordinate follow up testing. Being unfamiliar with this type of work, dealing with mold, and expecting a baby in January, it could have been a very stressful process but I haven’t felt anxious or worried at all. Shannon has definitely taken care of us and I recommend to anyone!"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Teton Environmental, Inc.
5.0(
4
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Serving Thornton, 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
Absolute Property Inspection Services
New to Angi

Serving Thornton, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. \n\nCall us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you

Lead Testing and Removal questions, answered by experts

Professional lead removal involves identifying and safely removing or encapsulating lead-based paints and materials, using specialized equipment, and following strict safety procedures to minimize exposure and contamination.

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.

Costs depend on test type, home size, number of testing locations, and whether follow-up testing is required.

Lead toxicity comes from inhaling lead or consuming it. Before the 1980s, when the government banned lead from consumer use, it could be found in paint, plumbing, pipes, ceramics, and even gasoline. Lead paint is toxic for the same reason lead itself is toxic, which is why lead poisoning from paint presents the same as lead poisoning from water or food sources, with a slight increase in respiratory symptoms vs. digestive symptoms. Lead paint is most dangerous when it’s old and peeling, cracking, or otherwise disturbed. This increases the concentration in the air and, therefore, in breathable air. 

Yes, testing professionals typically provide reports with recommendations for safe lead removal.

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