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Gary O'Neill
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Toxic Lead - Abatement

Serving Amherst, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Gary and his crew did an amazing job de-leading our house and installing replacement windows. The job was done on schedule and Gary was quite responsive throughout"
Response time6 hrs
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Atner Group, LLC
5.0(
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Toxic Lead - Abatement

Serving Amherst, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Peter was great to work with and I’d highly recommend him. He was professional, a good communicator, and accommodating as changes came up to our project and helped to find solutions to unblock our lead remediation work alongside our home renovation happening at the same time."
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VZN Lead Abatement LLC
New to Angi
Toxic Lead - Abatement

Serving Amherst, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

iVZN Lead Abatement LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a\nstandard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is\nthe quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined\nwith ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customer's\ninterests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Lead Testing and Removal questions, answered by experts

While the EPA provides guidelines for homeowners to perform DIY lead paint removal, it is a risky process and generally not recommended due to serious health risks and strict regulatory requirements. The process requires precise safety precautions, such as wearing a respirator and protective eyeglasses, creating sealed exits, and using a HEPA vacuum for cleanup. To ensure the job is done safely, effectively, and in compliance with regulations, it is highly recommended to hire a professional lead abatement company. Certified professionals have the necessary training, experience, and specialized equipment (like chemical strippers and HEPA vacuums) to handle and dispose of hazardous materials safely.

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

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

No, you can’t place hazardous waste in a dumpster unless you specifically ordered a dumpster for hazardous waste removal. If the dumpster company finds hazardous waste that it didn’t approve for dumping, the company will return the waste to you, and you’ll likely face a fine for illegal dumping.

Lead exposure poses serious health risks, particularly for children, and can be present in paint, pipes, and soil.

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