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Kanndo Professional Services

950 Main Street
4.73(
11
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Kanndo Professional Services

950 Main Street
4.73(
11
)
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers

At Kanndo we clean and repair homes and offices. We offer carpet, air duct, and gutter cleaning along with window washing. Handy man painting, house cleaning and if your are cleaning out the attic or basement we offer junk haul. We do just about everything except major electric and plumbing.

"Good and very helpful. Helped with (old) carpet removal even though that wasn’t part of the original request. Will hire them again."

Stephanie S on January 2018

At Kanndo we clean and repair homes and offices. We offer carpet, air duct, and gutter cleaning along with window washing. Handy man painting, house cleaning and if your are cleaning out the attic or basement we offer junk haul. We do just about everything except major electric and plumbing.

"Good and very helpful. Helped with (old) carpet removal even though that wasn’t part of the original request. Will hire them again."

Stephanie S on January 2018

TAG Home Inspections

PO Box 68
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TAG Home Inspections

PO Box 68
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21 years of experience

Call a representative today for a free quote at (618) 372-8032. With every paid inspection you'll receive your personal inspection in a 3 ring binder with quick reference tabs & a home safety tips section. "Let us be your house detective"! Don't let someone pick an inspector for you. At TAG Home Inspections we work for you & you alone.

Call a representative today for a free quote at (618) 372-8032. With every paid inspection you'll receive your personal inspection in a 3 ring binder with quick reference tabs & a home safety tips section. "Let us be your house detective"! Don't let someone pick an inspector for you. At TAG Home Inspections we work for you & you alone.

Lead Testing and Removal questions, answered by experts

Avoid disturbing suspected lead-containing materials and follow professional guidance on sample collection.

At-home lead tests can provide accurate results if used correctly, and if the kits are reputable and certified. They vary in sensitivity and methodology, influencing their accuracy. Follow instructions meticulously, ensuring proper sample collection and test execution. While they can detect elevated lead levels, for precise confirmation or if results are concerning, consider professional testing or lab analysis for comprehensive accuracy and guidance on addressing any issues.

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.

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. 

DIY kits are available, but professional testing provides more accurate results and legal documentation if remediation is needed.

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