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ASSURED HOME INSPECTION SERVICES LLC
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Toxic Lead - Testing

Serving Leesburg, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

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
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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

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. 

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.

Lead exposure poses significant health risks, including neurological, developmental, and behavioral disorders, especially critical in young children and fetuses.

The average cost of a lead paint inspection is about $600, but it can cost as low as $150 or as much as $800, depending on the size of the area, geographic location, and the inspection methods. Some of the most common lead paint inspection methods include:

  • Visual inspection: $150–$400

  • Paint sampling: $200–$600

  • X-ray fluorescence (XRF): $250–$700

  • Risk assessment: $300–$800

At-home lead tests can provide accurate results if used correctly, and if the kits are reputable and certified. They vary in sensitivity and methodology, influencing their accuracy. Follow instructions meticulously, ensuring proper sample collection and test execution. While they can detect elevated lead levels, for precise confirmation or if results are concerning, consider professional testing or lab analysis for comprehensive accuracy and guidance on addressing any issues.

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