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Quality 1 Restoration
4.8(
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Toxic Lead - AbatementToxic Lead - Testing

Serving Homestead, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Quality 1 registration deserves a top-notch rating. Yoni and his staff are “can do”, professional, excellent people who follow through on their commitments. A month ago I returned at the end of a long day to my downstairs condo with 3 inches of water due to an inlet pipe breaking in my downstairs bathroom. Water was leaking out of both my back and front doors. After calling a plumber to fix the leak, I lucked out on a google internet search for a water remediation company. Yoni and his team were knocking at my door shortly thereafter in spite of the later evening phone call from me. I am certain the prompt service limited the overall damage. However, my condo was not rated to hold this amount of water for a period of hours and the damage ended up being pretty substantial. Over the next few weeks, Yoni helped me work with my insurance company providing them detailed reports to support their inspection of my premises. Given my initial positive experience, I decided to continue with Quality 1 for the mold remediation and the mold was successfully removed. While I am humbled by the whole experience, Yoni and Quality 1 were flat out an honor to do business with. I wish the company the best. We are so lucky to have professionals like Quality 1 in this market."
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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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Precise Home Inspection Services
5.0(
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Toxic Lead - AbatementToxic Lead - Testing

Serving Homestead, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I have used Precise Home Inspection Services to perform home inspections several times. Their staff is extremely friendly and knowledgeable. I was most impressed with their services for a property which had mold. Their inspector was punctual and profesional. He was very thorough and took samples of the mold which they sent out for testing. They were prompt with the results and a plan of action. We remedied the mold problem quickly and are super pleased with their services. I highly recommend them."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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AquaDry Plus Corp.
5.0(
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Toxic Lead - Testing

Serving Homestead, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Allan did a great job of meeting quickly and providing an estimate. He had a great team that took care of the work. Everyone was professional and dependable. The work was completed on time. I trust Allan and AquaDry and would hire them again if ever needed."
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Response time2 days
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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RMI Home Inspection Services
4.8(
22
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Toxic Lead - AbatementToxic Lead - Testing

Serving Homestead, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I can't say enough good things about RMI. It was a breeze to schedule the appointment and they had great availability for appointments. The inspector, Robert Menendez, was punctual and super informative. You can tell he takes great pride in his work and really enjoys what he is doing. I had gotten similar inspections with another company when I first purchased my home 2 years ago. The report was bare-boned and had incorrect information. Not so with RMI. The inspection report was so thorough. I definitely feel that I got my money's worth. You will not go wrong using RMI Home Inspection Services. They will get the job done at a reasonable price. Thank you Robert!
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Lead Testing and Removal questions, answered by experts

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. 

Some causes of brown well water—like excess tannins or dissolved iron—don’t pose a health risk. In other cases, harmful bacteria might be the culprit. If your well water has suddenly turned brown, it’s a good idea to use a home water test kit to get a better sense of what’s going on with your water. Consider calling a professional for an expert opinion before drinking the water and hoping for the best.

If the lead paint is in a place that is not easily disturbed and is not flaking or deteriorating, you do not necessarily need to remove it. Lead is toxic when dust particles or flakes from peeling lead paint are ingested. If people are not in the area with the lead paint, it may be safe to leave it in place. You still may want to consider encapsulation with a paint formulated for covering lead-based paint, just for an added layer of protection.

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.

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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