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ACI-Tech Inc
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Serving Claymont, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great! They were on time, neat and very easy to deal with. The process couldn’t have went any smoother. I highly recommend for any asbestos or Mold removal!"
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Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Roe Services Inc
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Serving Claymont, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 1991

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Emergency services offered

"ROE SERVICES CAME TIMELY TO INSPECT AND DETERMINE REMEDIATION PLAN AND OFFERED A TIMELY AND REASONABLE QUOTE. ARRANGED FOR CONVENIENT SERVICE DATES TO MINIMIZE DISRUPTION. OUTINED EVERYYTHING THEY WOULD BE DOING INCLUDING ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS THEY WOULD TAKE TO ENSURE PROPERTY WAS PROTECTED FROM ANY ASBESTOS SPREAD. COMPLETED WORK A BIT EARLIER THAN ESTIMATED SO THAT WE COULD RE ENTER HOME SOONER. SUPPLIED CRITICAL AFTER REMOVAL AIR QUALITY TESTING REPORT. VERY PROFESSIONAL TEAM. CLEANED UP REALLY WELL BEFORE LEAVING JOB SITE. MANAGER WAS READILY ACCESSIBLE TO ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS THROUGHOUT THE PROCESS. A SPECIALTY BUSINESS DONE RIGHT."
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Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Merryfield Construction Group
4.5(
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Serving Claymont, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"AWESOME!!! They very friendly and very PROFESSIONAL. They complied with all my needs and still were very friendly after I made multiple color changes and new ideas up to the day before they started, I had them install a new roof, siding, gutters, front door, plus storm door and new windows (that had to be reframed do to size change that I wanted ) I would recommend them to anyone pricing was better then 3 other companies that I had come to my home."
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Kario Environmental Services, LLC
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Serving Claymont, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Had lead inspection done 4 unit building. For renter licenseâ s renewal. After passing inspection they enter my results into eCLIPSE/ license and inspection for me. All I had to do was go online and pay. I give 2ð ð ½ð ð ½up. Excellent service. Excellent follow up service. Great price. No complaints at all. A+ ð"
Response time4 hrs
Response rate96%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Lead Safe Resources, LLC
New to Angi

Serving Claymont, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Lead Safe Resources offers comprehensive services for lead safety, including testing, certification, Risk Assessment. They also supply the most comprehensive visual inspection report in the industry.\n\nLead Testing and Certification: Lead Safe Resources provides lead paint testing and certification services for residential and commercial properties. They are an EPA Certified Lead Renovator and offer thorough inspections to identify potential lead hazards. Upon successful testing, they issue a Lead Safe Certificate, which is essential for landlords renting properties.\n\n

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Lead Testing and Removal questions, answered by experts

With regular testing, treatment, and maintenance, water from a community well should be safe to drink. Unfortunately, the EPA does not regulate private wells, and contamination can happen. 

If you have doubts about the quality and safety of your drinking water, you have options for testing. You can pick up kits from your local home supply store or harvest samples and send them to a local testing facility. To get the most complete water quality testing and system diagnosis, seek a local well professional. They know what to test for and can recommend and implement a longer-lasting solution.

Lead removal is crucial in older homes to eliminate risks of lead poisoning, which can severely affect health, particularly in children, by impacting development and cognitive functions.

While the EPA provides guidelines for homeowners to perform DIY lead paint removal, it is a risky process and generally not recommended due to serious health risks and strict regulatory requirements. The process requires precise safety precautions, such as wearing a respirator and protective eyeglasses, creating sealed exits, and using a HEPA vacuum for cleanup. To ensure the job is done safely, effectively, and in compliance with regulations, it is highly recommended to hire a professional lead abatement company. Certified professionals have the necessary training, experience, and specialized equipment (like chemical strippers and HEPA vacuums) to handle and dispose of hazardous materials safely.

You can paint over lead paint, or “encapsulate” it with a special paint that includes an ingredient called an encapsulant. The EPA approves encapsulation as a lead paint removal method as long as the paint remains undisturbed. Standard types of paint without an “encapsulant” from the big box stores or hardware stores do not meet EPA standards for remediation of 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.

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