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Mid Atlantic
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Toxic Lead - Testing

Serving Funkstown, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Inspector responded promptly to my service request. Came on time and was very descriptive while addressing our concerns. He even provided some information on seperate home items that were not part of the service we requested. Also, very respectful of our property. (He actually took his shoes off because we had new carpet.) WIll use again. Thank you!"
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Crawl Space
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Stanley S. Savoy
5.0(
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Toxic Lead - Testing

Serving Funkstown, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Staley was great ! Very professional -- gave a good description of the lead testing process and did his job thoroughly and quickly. I felt his fee was very reasonable in comaparison to other companies/individuals I had spoken to about the service. I would definitely recommend hsi services !"
Response time8 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
F .Y .T. Group, Inc.
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Toxic Lead - AbatementToxic Lead - Testing

Serving Funkstown, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Francis has over 10 years of experience in providing service for both residential and commercial clients. He has a specialized education in his field to ensure your safety with high quality, professional analysis. Since Francis personally monitors each project, you can count on a thorough and meticulous job, with the highest quality available. Customer satisfaction is guaranteed, and you may expect competitive pricing without compromising on quality or safety. Give Francis a call today. He proudly serves the D.C. Metro area.

Lead Testing and Removal questions, answered by experts

Hazardous waste is waste that poses a threat to human or environmental health. This generally refers to waste that is flammable, corrosive, toxic, or reactive. To confirm if the waste you need to remove is considered hazardous waste, contact your local hazardous waste facility.

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.

You do not have to remove lead paint if the surface is not chipping or peeling or if there are no pregnant people or children under the age of six who live in or regularly visit your home. Lead paint is a particular risk for young children whose brains and bodies are not fully developed. Experts strongly recommend that you call a pro to remove lead paint if it’s peeling or flaking, no matter who lives in the home. You can experience lead poisoning by breathing in or ingesting just a small amount of it.

Professional lead testing services typically cost between $200 and $500, with the price varying based on the extent of testing and the specific areas tested within the property.

If the lead paint is in a place that is not easily disturbed and is not flaking or deteriorating, you do not necessarily need to remove it. Lead is toxic when dust particles or flakes from peeling lead paint are ingested. If people are not in the area with the lead paint, it may be safe to leave it in place. You still may want to consider encapsulation with a paint formulated for covering lead-based paint, just for an added layer of protection.

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