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Reliable Lead Inspection Services
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Serving Glen Arm, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

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Emergency services offered

"Mr. Norman was absolutely wonderful to work with! He was friendly, professional, and very knowledgeable. He took the time to explain everything clearly and made the whole inspection process smooth and stress-free. His positive attitude and helpfulness really stood out. I highly recommend Mr. Norman and Reliable Lead Inspection to anyone in need of thorough and reliable service!"
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Response time8 hrs
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Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Eco Pro Restoration
4.8(
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Serving Glen Arm, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jerry provided excellent service for our air mold test. He was prompt in scheduling the appointment and arrived at the property as planned. After conducting the test, we received the results in just two days, which thankfully turned out negative."
Response time9 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Home Free Lead Inspections
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Serving Glen Arm, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Home Free set a time to meet, showed up on time, dressed professionally, worked efficiently, explained the process, laboratory testing was smooth and I received the results by email with further instructions to set expectation on receiving the certificate. True peace of mind"
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Lead Testing and Removal questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

Lead paint test kits are not always accurate. Several factors can play into why a test kit provides an inaccurate result such as user error, sample viability, the age and condition of the paint, or difficulty interpreting the final result. If you are looking for 100% accuracy, hiring a professional lead paint test is the only way to get that piece of mind.

According to the EPA, there is no safe level of lead in the blood, and so the maximum contaminant level goal (MCLG) for lead in water is zero. Even at low levels, lead is harmful to human health. It can also remain in the body and build up over time with repeated exposure.

Avoid disturbing suspected lead-containing materials and follow professional guidance on sample collection.

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