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"We contracted Safeguard Construction Inc. in Springfield, Il remove your tub/shower combo and install a walk-in shower. The process of choosing Safeguard and the actual work was very smooth. Our experiences with them before, during and after our shower replacement was all we expected plus more. Starting with the management team of Dean and Chris on to the working with their carpenters Scott and Brownie and their lead plumber Clint. We are very pleased with their attention to detail, respect for our home and to us. We highly recommend this Safeguard Construction Company."

Sue M on July 2018

"We contracted Safeguard Construction Inc. in Springfield, Il remove your tub/shower combo and install a walk-in shower. The process of choosing Safeguard and the actual work was very smooth. Our experiences with them before, during and after our shower replacement was all we expected plus more. Starting with the management team of Dean and Chris on to the working with their carpenters Scott and Brownie and their lead plumber Clint. We are very pleased with their attention to detail, respect for our home and to us. We highly recommend this Safeguard Construction Company."

Sue M on July 2018


Stabilize, Inc.

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Stabilize, Inc.

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23 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.


JCM Property Managment and Preservation

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JCM Property Managment and Preservation

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13 years of experience

Servicing 1,300 properties a month. 60 plus employees including established working relationships with sub contractors in many specialized fields. Licensed, bonded, insured. We employ a bid system to assess all aspects of what a job may require and give our customers complete confidence in our services, and provide many options to fit any specific need or budget.

Servicing 1,300 properties a month. 60 plus employees including established working relationships with sub contractors in many specialized fields. Licensed, bonded, insured. We employ a bid system to assess all aspects of what a job may require and give our customers complete confidence in our services, and provide many options to fit any specific need or budget.

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. 

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.

“Testing” can start with your senses: Assessing your water’s appearance, taste, and smell can all be good first steps. The best way to know for sure what’s going on with your water is to use a well water testing kit, which can tell you about the specific levels of bacteria, dissolved solids, and hardness of your water with precision. Have a pro test your well water at least once per year.

DIY lead removal is not recommended due to the health risks and regulatory requirements involved. Professional services ensure compliance with safety standards and effective removal.

DIY kits are available for basic testing. Professional services provide comprehensive results and recommendations.

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