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Homeguard Environmental Services
5.0(
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Toxic Lead - AbatementToxic Lead - Testing

Serving Northford, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

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

+3

Response time10 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Anthi Environmental Corp.
5.0(
9
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Toxic Lead - AbatementToxic Lead - Testing

Serving Northford, CT and surrounding areas

Emergency services offered

"Needed paint lead tested and removed. Was a pleasure to do business with. Very straightforward and honest. Gave an accurate quote (which was less than the other quotes I got) and completed the work quickly and left the area cleaner than before work was started. Would hire again if needed in the future."
Lead removal under HPD violations
Mold testing and remediation
Mold remediation
Lead removal under HPD violations
Mold testing and remediation

+59

Response time2 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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A & A Painting & Carpentry Co
4.6(
28
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Toxic Lead - AbatementToxic Lead - Testing

Serving Northford, CT and surrounding areas

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Ronaldo and his team did an exception job. They went beyond the expected in everyway. They worked neatly, showed up on time and did great work. They are especially skilled at caulking and repair work. They transformed old and beat up rooms into fresh, clean and beautiful spaces. I have dealt with many contractors over the years and A and A ranks at the top. I give them my complete recommendation."
Master Bedroom: Before
Master Bedroom: After
Master Bedroom: Before
Master Bedroom: After
Bedroom Hallway: Before

+97

Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Lead Testing and Removal questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), hazardous waste is generally classified into four main categories:

1. Characteristic Wastes: These exhibit at least one of four hazardous traits: ignitability (flammable, like gasoline), corrosivity (can rust or decompose materials, like car batteries), reactivity (unstable and can explode, like aerosol cans), or toxicity (harmful when ingested, like lead-based paint).

2. Listed Wastes: These are specific wastes from manufacturing and industrial processes that the EPA has officially designated as hazardous. They include byproducts from processes that use solvents, pesticides, and other chemicals.

3. Universal Wastes: These are commonly generated hazardous items that are subject to streamlined regulations. Examples include batteries, pesticides, mercury-containing equipment (e.g., bulbs), and some lamps.

4. Mixed Wastes: This category includes waste that contains both hazardous and radioactive components, making it subject to regulation by both the EPA and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

Lead testing in residential properties involves collecting samples from paint, dust, soil, or plumbing and analyzing them in certified laboratories to accurately identify lead levels.

Lead paint test kits are not always accurate. Several factors can play into why a test kit provides an inaccurate result such as user error, sample viability, the age and condition of the paint, or difficulty interpreting the final result. If you are looking for 100% accuracy, hiring a professional lead paint test is the only way to get that piece of mind.

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