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Atner Group, LLC
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Toxic Lead - Abatement

Serving Housatonic, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I would highly recommend. Work was completed on time (per schedule given). Within budget, and great communication. I will use their services again for sure."
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VZN Lead Abatement LLC
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Toxic Lead - Abatement

Serving Housatonic, 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

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. 

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

How you test for lead in your water depends on the source of your home's water supply. If you have municipal water, your local water system may offer to test the water for free or may connect you to a lab that will perform the testing.

If you have a private well that provides drinking water, you are responsible for testing it for lead. Look for a lab that is accredited by your state's Department of Environmental Protection to perform the test.

Properties should be tested for lead every 2-3 years, especially if they are older, have undergone renovations, or show deterioration of paint or interior finishes.

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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