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Paramount Construction Group Inc
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Toxic Lead - AbatementToxic Lead - Testing

Serving Washington Park, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They removed mold the from my home in a timely manner and was vary plight vary please thanks for helping me keep my family safe"
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Loving Mold Removal
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Toxic Lead - AbatementToxic Lead - Testing

Serving Washington Park, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Kenny did a fantastic job with identifying areas of lead paint that needed removal and got rid of it. Would absolutely hire again."
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Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Sherlock's Environmental Services, LLC
5.0(
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Toxic Lead - AbatementToxic Lead - Testing

Serving Washington Park, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Sherlock Environmental Services were fantastic. They were so responsive the owners even replied to my initial request while they were on vacation. They scheduled my testing in very short order, were punctual and professional, and reasonably priced. Would recommend!"
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Stanley's Home Improvement
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Toxic Lead - AbatementToxic Lead - Testing

Serving Washington Park, IL and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It was apparent they were very skilled. They quickly dropped the huge limbs without a scratch on the house, fence or sheds surrounding the tree. They arrived on time and cleaned the area to my satisfaction before leaving. And they were competetively priced! I can't say enough good things about this company."
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Lead Testing and Removal questions, answered by experts

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.

Unfortunately, lead dust does not look different from any other type of dust. You cannot detect it with the naked eye. To determine if you have lead dust in your home, you will need to hire a local company to take a sample from the paint and test it for you in a lab.

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.

DIY lead testing kits are available, but they often lack the accuracy and reliability of professional services. Professional testing is recommended for more accurate results, as properly certified testers can provide a thorough analysis, clear recommendations, and the necessary legal documentation if remediation is required.

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.

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