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Mid Atlantic
4.9(
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Serving Hagerstown, 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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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Stanley S. Savoy
5.0(
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Serving Hagerstown, 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
Division One Lead Inspector, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Hagerstown, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Division One Lead Inspector, LLC, is the premier professional lead testing company offering residential services to our clients in the Baltimore Metro area. We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making your satisfaction our number one priority. Please call today to schedule your appointment with Maryland's true professional at work for you!

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
F .Y .T. Group, Inc.
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Serving Hagerstown, 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

DIY lead testing kits are available, but they often lack the accuracy and reliability of professional services. Professional testing is recommended for more accurate results, as properly certified testers can provide a thorough analysis, clear recommendations, and the necessary legal documentation if remediation is required.

You can expect to pay between $200 and $400 for a lead inspection, where your local lead testing pro will scan surfaces and items with an X-ray fluorescent analyzer. Lead risk assessments are slightly different and run around $800 to $2,000. A pro may find lead during an evaluation, and create a removal strategy.

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.

Lead testing prior to purchasing a property ensures that the new owners are informed about potential hazards, prevents health risks associated with lead poisoning, and facilitates timely remediation.

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. 

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