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Bluestone Environmental Inc
4.9(
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Toxic Lead - Abatement

Serving Chicago Heights, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Wonderful. Salesman was very informative and answered all my questions. Price quote was right on with final bill. Company assisted with getting air quality test setup as well. Crew was respectful, timely and did a great job."
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Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Chicago Asbestos & Mold Removal Professionals
5.0(
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Toxic Lead - Testing

Serving Chicago Heights, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Rogelio and the team were excellent and very professional. They were able to make it out in one day and complete the asbestos removal within a few hours. Every step of the process was explained to me first and I was given a chance to safely check on the progress along the way. Cost was very reasonable."
Asbestos wrapped cast iron pipe prior to abatement
Cast iron pipe free of asbestos containing material post abatement.
Demolition of a bathroom to update the room for new buyers
Removed entire ceiling for drywall installation.
Removed old flooring with asbestos tiles, the owner hired a floor refinisher to reveal this amazing floor from 1905.

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Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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Lead Testing and Removal questions, answered by experts

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

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

Costs depend on the number of samples, testing method, lab fees, and whether on-site inspections are required.

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.

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

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