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Weber Group Management, Inc.
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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."
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School Project
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Commercial Floor Tile
Response time8 hrs
Response rate95%
95 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Bluestone Environmental Inc
4.9(
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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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Response time1 day
Response rate91%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Gardner Services
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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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Response time8 hrs
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Real Time Environmental Inc
5.0(
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Serving Harvard, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I THOUGHT THAT THE WORK WAS A LITTLE SLOPPY. THE BINDING AGENT USED ON THE PIPES WAS SPRAYED ALL OVER THE FLOOR AND WALL. I FELT A LITTLE MORE TIME TO COVER AREAS NOT BEING SPRAYED SHOULD HAVE BEEN TAKEN."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Awesome Design Contracting
4.9(
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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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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Bella T Inc
3.9(
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Serving Harvard, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I am a general contractor and I use Bella T Inc. all the time for mold removal water damage jobs before I do my rehabs. The air tests always pass and they work well with insurance companies."
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Recommended by76%of homeowners
Solo Home Improvement Lead Company
New to Angi

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

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. 

Some causes of brown well water—like excess tannins or dissolved iron—don’t pose a health risk. In other cases, harmful bacteria might be the culprit. If your well water has suddenly turned brown, it’s a good idea to use a home water test kit to get a better sense of what’s going on with your water. Consider calling a professional for an expert opinion before drinking the water and hoping for the best.

If your home was built before 1978, there’s a chance that any paint on your hardwood floors could be lead paint—especially if it was already there when you moved in. Because lead is toxic, hiring a licensed pro to remove it is mandatory. The average price for professional lead paint removal ranges from $1,500 to $5,300 and depends on the scope of the project.

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.

You should ask a few questions to ensure that your potential lead removal professional is experienced and qualified to handle lead-paint abatement safely, legally, and properly.

  • What are your qualifications and experience removing lead-based paint?

  • Are you licensed and certified to remove lead-based paint?

  • How do you test for lead paint?

  • What methods do you use for lead-based paint abatement?

  • What do you plan to do with the hazardous material when you remove it from the home?

  • Do you do replacement and painting work or removal only?

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