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ACI-Tech Inc
4.8(
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Serving Odessa, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

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!"
Response time11 hrs
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Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Lawson Home Services, LLC
4.4(
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Serving Odessa, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This was the 3rd time we have used Lawson and we have been very pleased each time. The first was a crawl space, the second was to remove old insulation in the attic and replace it. This time we had Lawson install a vent from a bathroom fan and install a Sanadry unit in our basement. No more moisture or musty smell! Great job every time and the men are pleasant to work with and respectful of our home. Neat and tidy work."
Insulated Storage Deck
Insulated Storage deck with sturdy insulation retention dam around the perimeter.
Attic insulated to R60 TruSoft Cellulose
Chimney properly air sealed and wrapped with rockwool
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Mid Atlantic
4.9(
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Serving Odessa, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Chris was WONDERFUL! I just purchased a home and wanted to have a mold inspection done for peace of mind. Chris took time to explain the process and put my fears at ease with his vast knowledge. He reviewed the test results with me prior to closing which gave me the peace of mind I needed to confirm I was making a good purchase and great investment. I highly recommend Mid Atlantic Commercial Residential Real Estate Solutions. VERY PROFESSIONAL AND COURTEOUS!!"
Crawl Space
Crawl Space
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Merryfield Construction Group
4.5(
125
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Serving Odessa, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I decided to upgrade several elements of my home and hired Merryfield. They were fabulous. Lew (co-owner) helped me to figure out what I needed, but at the same time, respected my simpler taste and budget. The work crew was terrific. I work from home 3 days a week and I was totally comfortable while they were there and equally comfortable when I wasn't there. I have a snarky dog whom the crew completely charmed. I can't say enough about the friendliness, cleanliness and politeness of the workers. I found the folks at Merryfield to be good communicators, timely and flexible. They stayed very much within my budget. I couldn't be happier with the outcome!"
Mullica Hill
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SIM's Inspection, LLC
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Serving Odessa, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are a locally owned/family run and operated company with over 10 years experience. We specialize in all facets of residential and commercial work. We are extremely competitive and understand the value of building life long relationships with our customers. Once you use us you will never have to find another contractor again. Workmanship guaranteed. Prompt reply to your request. Call today for a free estimate.

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Elite Builders Inc
5.0(
3
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Serving Odessa, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"discussed job design before quote, everything went as planned
problem with adhesive failure in the extreme cold, but they came out and fixed it promptly
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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

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.

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.

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.

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