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Air Marshalls Environmental
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Toxic Lead - Testing

Serving Blanchard, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Excellent customer service and very professional. They provided a very detailed report and did an extremely good job explaining and making sure we understood the test results and next steps in the process. Highly, highly recommend this company!"
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Spaulding Decon
5.0(
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Toxic Lead - AbatementToxic Lead - Testing

Serving Blanchard, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We provide professional services such as: biohazard, hoarding, water damage, thorough mold remediation, drug use/lab, and crime scene clean up services to the whole of Louisiana and nationwide.\n\nOur team is committed to providing efficient, discreet, and empathetic services tailored to each unique situation. Whether you're dealing with an urgent clean up need or seeking reliable restoration services, we're here to ensure a safe and healthy environment.

Lead Testing and Removal questions, answered by experts

DIY kits are available for basic air quality testing, but professional services provide more comprehensive results and recommendations. While a DIY kit may seem cost-effective, a professional assessment is more thorough. Inspectors are better equipped to catch all pollutants and hazards, and you'll still need a professional to verify and act on DIY test results. Furthermore, some kits don't test for certain pollutants or only detect their presence without measuring specific levels (like mold spores). It's generally better to opt for a detailed professional assessment.

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.

Sampling typically takes 1-3 hours, and depending on the provider, lab results are available within 2-7 days.

Professional testing for lead paint costs about $300, ranging from about $250 to $700, depending on the square footage, accessibility, and location. However, testing for lead paint with a DIY home-testing kit costs about $25, but doesn’t guarantee accurate results. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommends using a lead test kit that complies with the Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule, which has strict criteria for ensuring a more accurate reading.

Common home surfaces to test for lead include:

  • Walls

  • Windows

  • Doors

  • Molding and trim

  • Railings

Costs depend on the number of samples, testing method, lab fees, and whether on-site inspections are required.

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