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American Flo Blasting
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Serving Ridgeway, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

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Emergency services offered

"Absolutely amazing company! The employees and owner, are amazing people they work very thoroughly and they came out immediately to help us. We started to feel better immediately!!! After over 100 visits to the ER, Drs, specialist ect since dec 2022, we are so thankful to be on the road to feeling better! Definitely would recommend Dave and his company to all my family and friends! He is honestly, quick to respond and he knows his stuff!!!"
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Security First Home Inspections & Remediation
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Serving Ridgeway, MI and surrounding areas

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"I just put a brand new roof on my home and i called a security first inspection to come out and make sure it was done properly and he found major issues with the ventilation the roofers put on so it was worth my money to call someone out that did identify problems and i got it straightened out before it caused an issuea,"
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Benedicts Lead Services, LLC
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Serving Ridgeway, 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

While the EPA provides guidelines for homeowners to perform DIY lead paint removal, it is a risky process and generally not recommended due to serious health risks and strict regulatory requirements. The process requires precise safety precautions, such as wearing a respirator and protective eyeglasses, creating sealed exits, and using a HEPA vacuum for cleanup. To ensure the job is done safely, effectively, and in compliance with regulations, it is highly recommended to hire a professional lead abatement company. Certified professionals have the necessary training, experience, and specialized equipment (like chemical strippers and HEPA vacuums) to handle and dispose of hazardous materials safely.

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

Some of the signs that could mean your water is contaminated, such as cloudiness or bubbliness, could also be non-problems that don’t affect your water’s potability. However, if your water smells or tastes strange, it’s a good idea to stop drinking it and test it immediately. If your well water is contaminated, the best way to discover that is to test it.

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. 

Lead removal is crucial in older homes to eliminate risks of lead poisoning, which can severely affect health, particularly in children, by impacting development and cognitive functions.

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