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Mid Atlantic
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Toxic Lead - Testing

Serving Knoxville, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Chris Barcikowski was on time, cordial, professional and spent a reasonable time checking our home issues. He provided us with recommendations on the action to take to solve the water standing inside the air ducts. He did testing for possible mold conditions and siad the results should be ready for us by this Friday, 9/12.."
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Crawl Space
Crawl Space
Crawl Space
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Myriad Home Improvement & Handyman Services LLC
4.2(
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Toxic Lead - AbatementToxic Lead - Testing

Serving Knoxville, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Credit card accepted

"They responded immediately and were very punctual. The price paid was fair. Myriad was a good company to work with and I will work with them again. The new shed is perfect and the debris from the old wooden shed was removed."
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Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Stanley S. Savoy
5.0(
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Toxic Lead - Testing

Serving Knoxville, 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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Toxic Lead - Testing

Serving Knoxville, 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
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Lead Testing and Removal questions, answered by experts

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.

Exterior paint contains a higher level of VOCs, which can be dangerous if you’re exposed to it for a long period of time. The good news is that paint’s toxicity reduces significantly once fully dried and cured. Do not keep open exterior paint cans in your home, basement, or garage, exposing your household to harmful chemicals over time.

DIY kits are available for basic air quality testing, but professional services provide more comprehensive results and recommendations. While a DIY kit may seem cost-effective, a professional assessment is more thorough. Inspectors are better equipped to catch all pollutants and hazards, and you'll still need a professional to verify and act on DIY test results. Furthermore, some kits don't test for certain pollutants or only detect their presence without measuring specific levels (like mold spores). It's generally better to opt for a detailed professional assessment.

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.

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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