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ASSURED HOME INSPECTION SERVICES LLC
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Toxic Lead - Testing

Serving Leesburg, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We have been in the inspection business for over 15 years. We can perform all insurance inspections such as 4-point, wind mitigation, Well and water testing. We also do Tie down and add-on inspections for manufactured homes for VA, FHA & Lenders. We perform all types of full home and commercial real-estate inspections. For more information, please call us at 352-462-8848

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Assured Home Inspection
4.8(
248
)
Toxic Lead - Testing

Serving Leesburg, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very knowledgeable! It's our first time purchasing a manufactured home with well water and he made suggestions on what inspections to get. So glad he did because insurance wanted everything we got. We also got a water testing which was great because it came back with issues we were able to address it quickly."
Victorian Home
Victorian Home
Roof Inspection
Gutters
Response time2 hrs
Response rate95%
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CRF Drywall & Painting Corp
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Toxic Lead - AbatementToxic Lead - Testing

Serving Leesburg, FL and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"“I had an excellent experience with this company. They did an amazing drywall job in my apartment the work was smooth, clean, and very professional. They paid attention to every detail, worked efficiently, and left everything looking perfect. Very reliable and easy to work with. I highly recommend them!”"
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Lead Testing and Removal questions, answered by experts

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.

No. Standard homeowners insurance does not cover any kind of lead remediation, focusing instead on sudden, unpreventable events like fires and theft. Many insurance companies will specifically exclude lead paint removal, since it tends to be an expensive and unavoidable project. The exception is if the lead surface is damaged during a covered event (like a flood) and homeowners insurance pays its replacement.

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 prior to purchasing a property ensures that the new owners are informed about potential hazards, prevents health risks associated with lead poisoning, and facilitates timely remediation.

Sampling typically takes 1-3 hours, and depending on the provider, lab results are available within 2-7 days.

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