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GPS

214 E. Birch
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GPS

214 E. Birch
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18 years of experience

GPS offers certified and guaranteed mold remediation, inspections, and prevention. We use a non-toxic process and offer the best prices in th area. Owner operated and fully insured. Certified through PMII, NAMRI, OSHA, Safe Mold Solutions Inc., and the EPA.

GPS offers certified and guaranteed mold remediation, inspections, and prevention. We use a non-toxic process and offer the best prices in th area. Owner operated and fully insured. Certified through PMII, NAMRI, OSHA, Safe Mold Solutions Inc., and the EPA.


Solutions Contracting

1173 BAinbridge St
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Solutions Contracting

1173 BAinbridge St
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19 years of experience

Solutions Contracting is dedicated to provide home and buisness owners with high quality construction, remodeling, and small project solutions, that are customized to our customers needs and wants. Solutions Contracting is certified to provide roofing and lead paint renovation services in Illinois. Although we are located in Barry Illinois we serve the entire west central Illinois area.

Solutions Contracting is dedicated to provide home and buisness owners with high quality construction, remodeling, and small project solutions, that are customized to our customers needs and wants. Solutions Contracting is certified to provide roofing and lead paint renovation services in Illinois. Although we are located in Barry Illinois we serve the entire west central Illinois area.


Stabilize, Inc.

2110 S 10th St
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Stabilize, Inc.

2110 S 10th St
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Customers say: Super punctual
22 years of experience

Stabilize, Inc. began in 2003 with a handful of dedicated employees commited to providing service in the environmental restoration industry. We have repaired the work of many of our competitors because we believe in doing the job right the first time. Our 30 years of environmental engineering skills have been proven with a successful track record of remediating more homes and business than our competition. We eliminate the problem areas and then address the symptoms. We are licesned by the State of Illinois in a largely unlicsened industry where our competition should be ashamed of themselves for the unscientific advice and approach they take many times. SImply put when you want it done right give us a call. We typically offer a ten year warranty aginst the problems returning.

Stabilize, Inc. began in 2003 with a handful of dedicated employees commited to providing service in the environmental restoration industry. We have repaired the work of many of our competitors because we believe in doing the job right the first time. Our 30 years of environmental engineering skills have been proven with a successful track record of remediating more homes and business than our competition. We eliminate the problem areas and then address the symptoms. We are licesned by the State of Illinois in a largely unlicsened industry where our competition should be ashamed of themselves for the unscientific advice and approach they take many times. SImply put when you want it done right give us a call. We typically offer a ten year warranty aginst the problems returning.


TAG Home Inspections

PO Box 68
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TAG Home Inspections

PO Box 68
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21 years of experience

Call a representative today for a free quote at (618) 372-8032. With every paid inspection you'll receive your personal inspection in a 3 ring binder with quick reference tabs & a home safety tips section. "Let us be your house detective"! Don't let someone pick an inspector for you. At TAG Home Inspections we work for you & you alone.

Call a representative today for a free quote at (618) 372-8032. With every paid inspection you'll receive your personal inspection in a 3 ring binder with quick reference tabs & a home safety tips section. "Let us be your house detective"! Don't let someone pick an inspector for you. At TAG Home Inspections we work for you & you alone.


Lead Testing and Removal questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

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

When a surface that contains lead dust is disturbed, the dust can float about in the air for roughly an hour before settling again. Since you cannot see the dust, it is important always to wear protective gear when working with any materials that may contain lead paint and to keep children, pets, and others away from the area for as long as possible

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.

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