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A-Vets Demo, LLC
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Toxic Lead - Abatement

Serving Canaan, 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.

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Lead Testing and Removal questions, answered by experts

Professional testing for lead paint costs about $300, ranging from about $250 to $700, depending on the square footage, accessibility, and location. However, testing for lead paint with a DIY home-testing kit costs about $25, but doesn’t guarantee accurate results. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommends using a lead test kit that complies with the Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule, which has strict criteria for ensuring a more accurate reading.

Common home surfaces to test for lead include:

  • Walls

  • Windows

  • Doors

  • Molding and trim

  • Railings

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.

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.

If lead is detected in a property, steps should include arranging for professional removal or containment, notifying all occupants, and implementing interim safety measures to reduce exposure.

Government regulations such as the EPA and OSHA govern lead removal procedures to ensure health and environmental safety during and after abatement.

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