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SouthTech Environmental Group, LLC
5.0(
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Toxic Lead - Testing

Serving Iowa, 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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PHP RESTORATION LLC
5.0(
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Toxic Lead - AbatementToxic Lead - Testing

Serving Iowa, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"I hired this pro to do pest control in my basement. We had a lot of of crickets and termite damage. Also, we had mold and mildew in some areas and water damage to the floor. This pro didn’t excellent job of rectify the situation removing the damage wood rectifying the problem in installing all new tile and drywall very happy with this pro."
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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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Spaulding Decon
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Toxic Lead - AbatementToxic Lead - Testing

Serving Iowa, 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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Toxic Lead - Testing

Serving Iowa, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

P12enviro is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.\n

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Lead Testing and Removal questions, answered by experts

Exterior paint contains a higher level of VOCs, which can be dangerous if you’re exposed to it for a long period of time. The good news is that paint’s toxicity reduces significantly once fully dried and cured. Do not keep open exterior paint cans in your home, basement, or garage, exposing your household to harmful chemicals over time.

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. 

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.

The average cost of a lead paint inspection is about $600, but it can cost as low as $150 or as much as $800, depending on the size of the area, geographic location, and the inspection methods. Some of the most common lead paint inspection methods include:

  • Visual inspection: $150–$400

  • Paint sampling: $200–$600

  • X-ray fluorescence (XRF): $250–$700

  • Risk assessment: $300–$800

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