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SouthTech Environmental Group, LLC
5.0(
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Toxic Lead - Testing

Serving Florien, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I contacted South tech environmental about suspected asbestos insulation in a home I was in the process of purchasing. They responded the same day and provided results in 2 days. They are super knowledgeable in the field and I will use them for all of my future environmental projects."
Hidden Mold/Moisture
Response time5 hrs
Response rate98%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Spaulding Decon
5.0(
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Toxic Lead - AbatementToxic Lead - Testing

Serving Florien, 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.

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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. 

Costs depend on test type, home size, number of testing locations, and whether follow-up testing is required.

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

No. Standard homeowners insurance does not cover any kind of lead remediation, focusing instead on sudden, unpreventable events like fires and theft. Many insurance companies will specifically exclude lead paint removal, since it tends to be an expensive and unavoidable project. The exception is if the lead surface is damaged during a covered event (like a flood) and homeowners insurance pays its replacement.

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.

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