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Atner Group, LLC
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Toxic Lead - Abatement

Serving Cheshire, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Peter and his team did a great job. Price was totally reasonable and had the work done very quickly. Peter was knowledgeable and walked us through the exact process and what he would be doing. Highly recommend working with him."
Exterior Multi-Family
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Imperial Inspection Services
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Toxic Lead - Testing

Serving Cheshire, 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 rate98%
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VZN Lead Abatement LLC
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Toxic Lead - Abatement

Serving Cheshire, 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.

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Lead Testing and Removal questions, answered by experts

No, a standard home inspection includes the basics and does not offer lead paint testing. Professional lead paint inspectors need specific licenses to perform these inspections, which not all home inspectors have. If you suspect lead paint in the home you are about to purchase, you will need to pay separately to have that done. If the findings come back positive, you may be able to negotiate with the buyer to cover the cost of the removal.

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.

If your house was built before 1978 and you’re noticing cracking or peeling paint, a lead paint inspection is a good idea. A lead paint inspection gives you accurate information about the presence, location, and condition of lead-based paint in your home. This information is essential for making informed decisions about lead paint removal to ensure your safety and health and that of your family. If your inspector finds lead, you’ll need to take steps to manage or remove the lead-based paint and comply with laws and regulations.

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.

You can paint over lead paint, or “encapsulate” it with a special paint that includes an ingredient called an encapsulant. The EPA approves encapsulation as a lead paint removal method as long as the paint remains undisturbed. Standard types of paint without an “encapsulant” from the big box stores or hardware stores do not meet EPA standards for remediation of lead-based paint.

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