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Awesome Design Contracting
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Serving Elwood, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

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They have been working with us for the last three years and they are still doing more work. They put the bay window in last fall. They are not cheap. Their quality is very good. They are here earlier than I anticipate. The job they did on the storm doors was really good, but they are starting to rust a little bit and it is only a year. He looked at them and he is going to see what he can do with them.  

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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Bella T Inc
3.9(
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Toxic Lead - AbatementToxic Lead - Testing

Serving Elwood, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"When my brand new refrigerator leaked and caused about fifteen thousand in damage to my kitchen, I called several reviewed companies. I got four estimates to remove the damaged cabinets and dry wall, and to dry out what was able to be saved. I chose Bella T because no matter how many questions I asked or what horrible 'what if' scenarios' I worried about, the staff at Bella T were confident, patient, and reassuring. They took my calls at night and on Sunday. They told me it would be okay, they would handle everything, and they were true to their word. Bella T worked directly with my insurance company. This was a huge relief to me as my husband was out of the country and I know nothing about construction. Their staff were so nice, one even baked me a cheese cake and gave it to me when the job ended! The first company that came out to assess the damage terrified me and told me all sorts of awful things with enormous costs. All of which turned out to be wrong. Thank goodness I continued to get estimates and found Bella T."
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Recommended by76%of homeowners
Smart Moves Restoration & Contracting
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Toxic Lead - AbatementToxic Lead - Testing

Serving Elwood, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Emergency services offered

Smart Moves Restoration is a full service mold, fire & water damage company. Repeat Angie's List customers receive additional discounts (ask for details). We are fueled by customer service, support, education, punctuality and exceeding all expectations of quality. We are the premier company that offers mandatory free inspections, warranty upon work completion as well as clearance testing due to work performed. We are honored to be considered one of the premier mold remediation companies by our clients. Additional DBA - Smart Moves Restoration, LLC.

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DPB Abatement Services, Inc.
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Toxic Lead - Abatement

Serving Elwood, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Are you a homeowner and concerned about toxic lead in your home? If so, it's time to call the expert of DPB Abatement Services, Inc., Don has provided professional toxic lead abatement services to the residential homeowners of Cook County for over 10 years. Don't let the problem get worse. If you think there is a problem, call Don. Having a problem like toxic lead circulating in home can be unsafe and very unhealthy. DPB Abatement Services, uses top quality equipment and can assure your home is safe once it's been tested. Call DPB Abatement Services, Inc., today and schedule your appointment.

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Lead Testing and Removal questions, answered by experts

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.

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

Yes, testing professionals typically provide reports with recommendations for safe lead removal.

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.

A professional indoor air quality inspection takes anywhere from one to three hours, depending on the size of your home and the number of necessary samples. After the test, the specialist will discuss the findings, but you won’t get a full written report for 2 to 10 days, though you can ask your pro to expedite the process, if needed. 

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