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Homeguard Environmental
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Serving Chester, CT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We used Homeguard Environmental for two asbestos removal projects and they were fantastic. Excellent service and work. The crew that did the work was very professional and worked efficiently and Francisco is extremely helpful and knowledgeable. I highly recommend them. Doug B."
Mold Behind Sheetrock Wall
Boiler covered with Asbestos Mortar
Lead Paint Abatement - Multi Family House
Mold on/at Bottom of Water Holding Tank
Example of Defective Lead Based Paint on Window

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Response time10 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Allied Asbestos Services LLC
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Serving Chester, CT and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Asbestos, Lead & environmental testing fully compliant and fast results!\n\nWith over 40 years of experience we are NY’s trusted 24/7 asbestos inspection experts — DEP-certified, fully licensed, and ready to keep your project on track. Call 516-589-1756 now for a same-day quote!

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A-Vets Demo, LLC
New to Angi

Serving Chester, 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

According to the EPA, there is no safe level of lead in the blood, and so the maximum contaminant level goal (MCLG) for lead in water is zero. Even at low levels, lead is harmful to human health. It can also remain in the body and build up over time with repeated exposure.

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. 

You can expect to pay between $200 and $400 for a lead inspection, where your local lead testing pro will scan surfaces and items with an X-ray fluorescent analyzer. Lead risk assessments are slightly different and run around $800 to $2,000. A pro may find lead during an evaluation, and create a removal strategy.

Determining if your water main contains lead involves a few steps. First, check the age of your property, as homes built before the 1980s might have lead pipes. Contact your water utility company for information on your service line material. Then, you can hire a professional plumber to conduct an inspection or use a lead testing kit to analyze water from the main line.

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.

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