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Benedicts Lead Services, LLC
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Toxic Lead - AbatementToxic Lead - Testing

Serving Kalkaska, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

At Benedict's Lead Services, LLC, we are your trusted partners in lead abatement, proudly serving the Detroit, MI area and beyond. With a commitment to environmental safety and the protection of our most vulnerable, especially our children, we specialize in comprehensive lead inspections, expert lead removal, and actively collaborate with organizations like the Michigan Environmental Health Association to address environmental concerns.\n\nWith three years of dedicated service to our community, we have earned a reputation for our unwavering dedication to safeguarding the environment.\nAs an EPA Certified lead abatement company, we possess the expertise to service and inspect in 31 plus states and territories, ensuring that homes and commercial spaces nationwide are free from the hazards of lead contamination.\n\n

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Lead Testing and Removal questions, answered by experts

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.

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

No, you can’t place hazardous waste in a dumpster unless you specifically ordered a dumpster for hazardous waste removal. If the dumpster company finds hazardous waste that it didn’t approve for dumping, the company will return the waste to you, and you’ll likely face a fine for illegal dumping.

Through air sampling devices and surface swabs in key areas of concern.

Costs depend on test type, home size, number of testing locations, and whether follow-up testing is required.

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