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Indoor Environmental
5.0(
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Serving Buzzards Bay, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"very quick process much less involved than I imagined. Mold testing done then a few days later, solution applied everywhere downstairs. after process completed, company came back and did another test for mold."
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Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Imperial Inspection Services
4.7(
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Serving Buzzards Bay, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"The inspector was very thorough and took the time to explain everything to me. Excellent service"
Response time5 hrs
Response rate97%
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Southcoast Cleaning Solutions and Restoration
5.0(
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Serving Buzzards Bay, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I could not be more pleased with the service I was provided. Both of the young men were very knowledgeable and professional. They came into my home and assessed to issue and got to work right away. All while keeping me informed. If I could rate them 10 stars I would. Thank you Southcoast cleaning solutions for everything. You’ve earned another life long customer! If you’re looking for a team to get the job done-this is the one!"
This is our results after cleaning the roof of this beautiful home
Water damage
Mold Testing & Remediation Project
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Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Lead Testing and Removal questions, answered by experts

Unfortunately, lead dust does not look different from any other type of dust. You cannot detect it with the naked eye. To determine if you have lead dust in your home, you will need to hire a local company to take a sample from the paint and test it for you in a lab.

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.

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.

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.

Hiring a professional for mold and toxic material testing ensures precise identification of harmful substances within a home. Professionals utilize specialized equipment and techniques, providing accurate results that inform proper removal strategies, safeguarding occupant health.

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