How can you tell if your well water is bad?

• <div><p>Some of the signs that could mean your water is contaminated, such as cloudiness or bubbliness, could also be non-problems that don’t affect your water’s potability. However, if your water smells or tastes strange, it’s a good idea to stop drinking it and test it immediately. If your well water is contaminated, the best way to discover that is to test it.</p></div>

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Q: Why is lead removal necessary for older homes?

• <div><p>Lead removal is crucial in older homes to eliminate risks of lead poisoning, which can severely affect health, particularly in children, by impacting development and cognitive functions.</p></div>

Q: Do home inspectors check for lead paint?

• <div><p>No, a <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/whats-included-home-inspection-report.htm">standard home inspection includes</a> the basics and does not offer lead paint testing. Professional lead paint inspectors need specific licenses to perform these inspections, which not all home inspectors have. If you suspect lead paint in the home you are about to purchase, you will need to pay separately to have that done. If the findings come back positive, you may be able to negotiate with the buyer to cover the cost of the removal.</p></div>

Q: How do I prepare for lead testing?

• <div><p>Avoid disturbing suspected lead-containing materials and follow professional guidance on sample collection.</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>

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Last update on October 28, 2025

Reviewed in October 2025
Tim, the service personnel from Front Range Heater and Excavation, removed the prior and installed the new water heater, I felt fully informed during the process, as well communicating in friendly and professional manner. Tim educated me about possible pilot lighting and left the space clean...
Front Range Water Heater and Excavation
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Reviewed in July 2025
Isak was hard working, responsive, and did an excellent job removing our large tree. The yard was left clean and the job was done quickly. Highly recommend.
Equinox Tree Service
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Reviewed in June 2023
Thorough, conscientious , friendly, professional and well priced. We had a tree removed, several stumps ground and 2 trees trimmed. Jeremy was awesome!
Eyestone Timber LLC
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Reviewed in April 2023
4 evergreen shrubs were removed last fall. M & N made quick work of the stumps and left the areas clean!
M & N Stump Grinding and Small Tree Services
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Reviewed in January 2023
C&C were quick to contact me regarding my request and was able to schedule for removal for 2 days later. Priced very fair and great to work with.
C&C Junk Removal
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Reviewed in December 2022
Absolutely fantastic experience! Called PG Abatement and Demolition after several previous bids from other companies whose overly fear-centered sales message around the known health risks of asbestos was really off-putting. The owner of PG Abatement, Gehrick, responded promptly to my call and...
PG Abatement and Demolition, LLC
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Reviewed in December 2022
They were very polite. They showed up on scheduled time. They removed all the junk I needed removed and they gave me their business card to help expand their business. They were very professional.
C&C Junk Removal
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Reviewed in September 2022
Took a little while longer than I thought to respond to my request but they must've been busy and did always respond to my queries via text. Once we could agree on a date and time they were prompt, made quick work of the tree needing removal, cleaned up nicely and were very customer oriented....
Artisans Tree Service, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2022
Very prompt and polite, and the result is great.
Mountain View Softwash, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2022
Scott was very professional and completed our testing almost immediately. Well done
S and S Home Inspections
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Top-Rated Lead testing and removal specialists in Wellington - Updated Nov 2026

DRYMedic Restoration Services of Northern Colorado

4.8(

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Toxic Lead - Testing

Serving Wellington, CO and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2023

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"They were ready to work with and did an amazing job."

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Axium Inspections & Radon Mitigations

4.8(

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Toxic Lead - AbatementToxic Lead - Testing

Serving Wellington, 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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INTEGRITY PAINTING LLC

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Toxic Lead - AbatementToxic Lead - Testing

Serving Wellington, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

" We are very happy with the outcome. These ladies are very efficient, work quietly and very steady. I appreciated the fact that they did not start until 10:00AM, as we are elderly and it gave us a chance to be ready for the day. They will do more painting for us in January and I highly recommend Integrity Painting.
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Recommended by100%of homeowners

Toxic Lead - AbatementToxic Lead - Testing

Serving Wellington, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Crap! Meant to give five stars to my review and there doesn't seem to be a way for me to go back and edit it. Thumbs up to Phil; thumbs down to Angi!"

+13

Recommended by75%of homeowners

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Lead Testing and Removal FAQs, answered by experts

Lead removal is crucial in older homes to eliminate risks of lead poisoning, which can severely affect health, particularly in children, by impacting development and cognitive functions.

No, a standard home inspection includes the basics and does not offer lead paint testing. Professional lead paint inspectors need specific licenses to perform these inspections, which not all home inspectors have. If you suspect lead paint in the home you are about to purchase, you will need to pay separately to have that done. If the findings come back positive, you may be able to negotiate with the buyer to cover the cost of the removal.

Some of the signs that could mean your water is contaminated, such as cloudiness or bubbliness, could also be non-problems that don’t affect your water’s potability. However, if your water smells or tastes strange, it’s a good idea to stop drinking it and test it immediately. If your well water is contaminated, the best way to discover that is to test it.

Avoid disturbing suspected lead-containing materials and follow professional guidance on sample collection.

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

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