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All American Inspections LLC
4.8(
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Serving Covington, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"I used All American Inspection & Testing for an inspection on the purchase of a new construction home. They were very thorough with their findings, and I received the inspection report quickly after they finished. They found issues on the home, so as a first time home buyer of a new construction home, it raised a red flag. Not only did they do a great job, they saved me THOUSANDS of dollars on purchasing the new home and the potential of spending more money fixing it. Thank you All American Inspection & Testing! I will use them again in the future, and I HIGHLY RECOMMEND them to anyone!"
State Standard Inspection
Complete Inspection
checking all rafters and framing for damages
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+6

Response time1 day
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Lavalla Environmental Services, LLC
4.0(
28
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Serving Covington, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I would definitely recommend this company. Will is a very nice Family oriented young man who is very knowledgeable and professional. He also has a background as a contractor. He is very motivated and trustworthy."
Air Return Not Clean
Mold On Return
Mold fogging in action
WATER DAMAGE IN CEILING
Closet Mold on Sheetrock

+28

Response time1 day
Recommended by84%of homeowners
Capstone Enterprises LLC
5.0(
6
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Serving Covington, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ron Bunton, the owner handled the job on a professional basis.  He tried to cover every detail necessary to complete the job. He frequently consulted with my wife and I over how we wanted certain tasks handled. It is important that the customer know what they want.  Don't expect Capstone to due design work although their suggestions can be very helpful. The job was challenging and sometimes I the customer wasn't prepared with some of the material that I needed to decided on and purchased. When dealing with Capstone, I think it is important to write down and adhere to a schedule of choosing and purchasing those materials that the customer is responsible for.  In our case all fixtures, tile, wood flooring, windows and some doors were to be customer provided. Lack of having them when needed can lead to delays. That being said there weren't very many delays in the doing of this job.

Overall Capstone did an excellent job and a year later we are very happy with the result"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
MoldX
New to Angi

Serving Covington, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

With over 10 years experience in the industry, we are the leaders in environmental testing and inspection including, Mold, Lead, Asbestos, Radon and VOC. We are full service from testing to remediation for mold, water, fire and smoke damage. All samples are professionally collected and sent to 3rd party independent laboratories, to provide the most accurate and unbiased results in as few as 24 hrs.

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AVID Inspection Specialists LLC
5.0(
1
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Serving Covington, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

Welcome to AVID Inspection Specialists LLC! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!\n

Response time5 hrs
Response rate89%
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Lead Testing and Removal questions, answered by experts

Results from professional lead testing are typically available within a few days to a week (2-7 days), depending on factors like laboratory processing times and the volume of samples being analyzed. Expedited services may also be available for urgent situations.

According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), hazardous waste is generally classified into four main categories:

1. Characteristic Wastes: These exhibit at least one of four hazardous traits: ignitability (flammable, like gasoline), corrosivity (can rust or decompose materials, like car batteries), reactivity (unstable and can explode, like aerosol cans), or toxicity (harmful when ingested, like lead-based paint).

2. Listed Wastes: These are specific wastes from manufacturing and industrial processes that the EPA has officially designated as hazardous. They include byproducts from processes that use solvents, pesticides, and other chemicals.

3. Universal Wastes: These are commonly generated hazardous items that are subject to streamlined regulations. Examples include batteries, pesticides, mercury-containing equipment (e.g., bulbs), and some lamps.

4. Mixed Wastes: This category includes waste that contains both hazardous and radioactive components, making it subject to regulation by both the EPA and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

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.

How you test for lead in your water depends on the source of your home's water supply. If you have municipal water, your local water system may offer to test the water for free or may connect you to a lab that will perform the testing.

If you have a private well that provides drinking water, you are responsible for testing it for lead. Look for a lab that is accredited by your state's Department of Environmental Protection to perform the test.

Structural problems with the foundation or roof, water damage, and significant plumbing or electrical issues are all considered major red flags in a home inspection. Of these, a structural problem related to the foundation is often the most severe. Foundation repairs are typically the most expensive and intrusive to carry out, averaging around $5,000 but sometimes reaching up to $16,000. Because these problems can pose safety risks and be costly to fix, you should ask your inspector detailed questions about any identified issues. You will need to carefully consider how major problems affect what you’re willing to pay for the home, or if you want to proceed with the sale at all.

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