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A-Vets Demo, LLC
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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

Lead exposure poses serious health risks, particularly for children, and can be present in paint, pipes, and soil.

The average cost of a lead paint inspection is about $600, but it can cost as low as $150 or as much as $800, depending on the size of the area, geographic location, and the inspection methods. Some of the most common lead paint inspection methods include:

  • Visual inspection: $150–$400

  • Paint sampling: $200–$600

  • X-ray fluorescence (XRF): $250–$700

  • Risk assessment: $300–$800

While not all homes built before 1978 contain lead paint, enough do, so you’ll still want to test to be on the safe side. The federal government banned lead-based paint for homes in 1978, but your state may have banned lead before that time. Around 24% of homes built between 1960 and 1977 contained lead-based paint, while 87% of homes built before 1940 contained lead-based paint.

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.

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.

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