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Dun Rite Painting

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Dun Rite Painting

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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers

Dun Rite Painting is a sole proprietorship. occasionally use subcontractors, but are well screened and are also insured. Michigan licensed and insured. Free estimates. We strive to make our customers happy. All work is guaranteed to customers satisfaction.

"The crew arrived on time, set up and went right to work. They did a great job."

Thomas P on May 2018

Dun Rite Painting is a sole proprietorship. occasionally use subcontractors, but are well screened and are also insured. Michigan licensed and insured. Free estimates. We strive to make our customers happy. All work is guaranteed to customers satisfaction.

"The crew arrived on time, set up and went right to work. They did a great job."

Thomas P on May 2018

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SGS Contracting Environmental Services Llc

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SGS Contracting Environmental Services Llc

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

*Call us today and ask about our Angie's List Deals!* With over 20 years of experience, we specialize in asbestos abatement, Mold and Radon Remediation, Duct cleaning and sterilization, Indoor air quality, Air Sampling Testing and Inspections. Let-SGS Clear the Air! *20% Discount for Seniors and Veterans*

"Great communication and very nice work on this project! I'd definitely recommend them and hire them again for a future project!"

Shayne M on February 2020

*Call us today and ask about our Angie's List Deals!* With over 20 years of experience, we specialize in asbestos abatement, Mold and Radon Remediation, Duct cleaning and sterilization, Indoor air quality, Air Sampling Testing and Inspections. Let-SGS Clear the Air! *20% Discount for Seniors and Veterans*

"Great communication and very nice work on this project! I'd definitely recommend them and hire them again for a future project!"

Shayne M on February 2020

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InsideOut Inspections Plus

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InsideOut Inspections Plus

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12 years of experience

We have 10 full time Internachi Certified Inspectors. Inspections start at $335. InsideOut Inspections Plus provides comprehensive, professional home inspections in Temperance, MI, and the surrounding areas for nearly every area of your home. Whether you are considering purchasing a home, or having a new home built, InsideOut’s experienced inspectors help.

We have 10 full time Internachi Certified Inspectors. Inspections start at $335. InsideOut Inspections Plus provides comprehensive, professional home inspections in Temperance, MI, and the surrounding areas for nearly every area of your home. Whether you are considering purchasing a home, or having a new home built, InsideOut’s experienced inspectors help.

Lead Testing and Removal questions, answered by experts

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.

Iron sediments from rusty pipes are not likely to cause health problems. While a glass of yellow-hued water is off-putting, it is generally safe to drink yellow water in the short term. But you certainly want to address this problem. In the meantime, switching to bottled water until the yellow water issue is resolved is a good idea. 

Testing typically costs between $200 and $600, depending on the number of samples and laboratory analysis.

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

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.

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