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SouthTech Environmental Group, LLC
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Toxic Lead - Testing

Serving New Llano, 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
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Toxic Lead - AbatementToxic Lead - Testing

Serving New Llano, 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

You can sell a house with lead paint, but there are several requirements. If you are aware that lead paint exists anywhere in the home, you must disclose that to potential buyers. Required home inspections will often uncover lead paint, especially for older houses where lead paint may still be a problem. If you have taken steps to encapsulate lead, you should provide buyers with full documentation of the project so it won’t cause any problems later on.

When a surface that contains lead dust is disturbed, the dust can float about in the air for roughly an hour before settling again. Since you cannot see the dust, it is important always to wear protective gear when working with any materials that may contain lead paint and to keep children, pets, and others away from the area for as long as possible

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.

Some of the signs that could mean your water is contaminated, such as cloudiness or bubbliness, could also be non-problems that don’t affect your water’s potability. However, if your water smells or tastes strange, it’s a good idea to stop drinking it and test it immediately. If your well water is contaminated, the best way to discover that is to test it.

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

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