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Girls 'n' Tools LLC
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Toxic Lead - AbatementToxic Lead - Testing

Serving Ashford, CT and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very smooth. We were told we would have one or two nights where we would have to flush with a bucket. It was only one night after all. Very professional, neat, and on time. She doesn't cut corners and if something comes up that has to be repaired before the work continues, she shows what needs to be done before doing anything. Very satisfied!"
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A-Vets Demo, LLC
New to Angi
Toxic Lead - Abatement

Serving Ashford, CT and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

We are a small, family-owned, and veteran owned business established in 2012. We specialize in asbestos abatement, lead abatement, selective demolition, Class-B demolition, PCB abatement and mold remediation. We are proud to be veteran owned and operated. Most of our associates have a military background and have served in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. Our military background results in a unique discipline and work ethic on the job site and guarantees a job well done. We are located in Vernon CT, service all counties/towns throughout, and are fully licensed, insured, bonded and certified in the state of Connecticut. Our company has a long list of successful long-term client relationships, created over the lifetime of our business. We pride ourselves on serving a wide variety of clients including corporations, developers, banks, local municipalities, school districts, non-profit organizations, colleges, universities, the federal and state government as well as residential homeowners.

Lead Testing and Removal questions, answered by experts

You do not have to remove lead paint if the surface is not chipping or peeling or if there are no pregnant people or children under the age of six who live in or regularly visit your home. Lead paint is a particular risk for young children whose brains and bodies are not fully developed. Experts strongly recommend that you call a pro to remove lead paint if it’s peeling or flaking, no matter who lives in the home. You can experience lead poisoning by breathing in or ingesting just a small amount of it.

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. 

DIY kits are available for basic air quality testing, but professional services provide more comprehensive results and recommendations. While a DIY kit may seem cost-effective, a professional assessment is more thorough. Inspectors are better equipped to catch all pollutants and hazards, and you'll still need a professional to verify and act on DIY test results. Furthermore, some kits don't test for certain pollutants or only detect their presence without measuring specific levels (like mold spores). It's generally better to opt for a detailed professional assessment.

Services test for allergens, mold, VOCs, and carbon monoxide levels to ensure a healthy indoor environment.

How you test for lead in your water depends on the source of your home's water supply. If you have municipal water, your local water system may offer to test the water for free or may connect you to a lab that will perform the testing.

If you have a private well that provides drinking water, you are responsible for testing it for lead. Look for a lab that is accredited by your state's Department of Environmental Protection to perform the test.

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