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Weber Group Management, Inc.
4.8(
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Toxic Lead - Testing

Serving Harvard, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Michael was great and his prices are reasonable. I called him one night and he came early the next morning. He was efficient and very knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend him to anyone who needs their home tested for lead."
Des Plaines School District
School Project
Commercial Project
Commercial Floor Tile
Response time8 hrs
Response rate93%
101 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Bluestone Environmental Inc
4.9(
202
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Toxic Lead - AbatementToxic Lead - Testing

Serving Harvard, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"William and his crew were punctual, courteous, and professional. William walked me through the process for the work, inspected the areas he needed to access, and answered all my questions with enthusiasm which made me feel respected as a customer. They worked diligently and when the whole job was complete, including air quality testing, he walked me through for approval. I truly think my basement was left cleaner than before they started. I had nothing to clean up, throw out, or pick up after they were done. I am so pleased I used BlueStone for my Asbestos removal project and their pricing was right in line with a competitor. Thank you!"
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Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Gardner Services
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Toxic Lead - Testing

Serving Harvard, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This is a high quality mold/fungi/fungus testing company, with excellent customer service and follow-up. The phones were picked up on the first call each time, and arranging for an appointment was very easy. They arrived on time, were efficient, informing, and friendly in their work, and brought commercial equipment to perform the test samples. The follow up phone call and email on the test results was good, and they provided a potential remediation plan for us to follow on the test results. The third party lab utilized by them had easy to understand numbers, graphs, and descriptions of what was tested. We will do business with Gardner Services again in the near future, and will recommend them to others."
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Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Awesome Design Contracting
4.9(
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Toxic Lead - AbatementToxic Lead - Testing

Serving Harvard, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"We've been working with them for about 3-4 years. They have a keen eye for design. They are prompt. They are very good at protecting the furniture, stairs and flooring. They are very clean and clean up after themselves everyday. They are affordable for their skill set."
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New Construction
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
Solo Home Improvement Lead Company
New to Angi
Toxic Lead - AbatementToxic Lead - Testing

Serving Harvard, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Quality is our Goal! We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity, and stands behind our work. We specialize in toxic lead testing and removal and toxic mold removal. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we're involved with. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

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Lead Testing and Removal questions, answered by experts

With regular testing, treatment, and maintenance, water from a community well should be safe to drink. Unfortunately, the EPA does not regulate private wells, and contamination can happen. 

If you have doubts about the quality and safety of your drinking water, you have options for testing. You can pick up kits from your local home supply store or harvest samples and send them to a local testing facility. To get the most complete water quality testing and system diagnosis, seek a local well professional. They know what to test for and can recommend and implement a longer-lasting solution.

Properties should be tested for lead every 2-3 years, especially if they are older, have undergone renovations, or show deterioration of paint or interior finishes.

You do not have to remove lead paint if the surface is not chipping or peeling or if there are no pregnant people or children under the age of six who live in or regularly visit your home. Lead paint is a particular risk for young children whose brains and bodies are not fully developed. Experts strongly recommend that you call a pro to remove lead paint if it’s peeling or flaking, no matter who lives in the home. You can experience lead poisoning by breathing in or ingesting just a small amount of it.

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, 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.

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