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Metropolitan Environmental Controls
4.1(
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Serving Temperance, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

"Our project was an emergency due to a leaking pipe in our 100+ year old home and plumbing repairs couldn't be done until the asbestos was removed. The company worked with our schedule including removing the asbestos from the entire area not just the leaking pipe. Area was cleaned after the job and we would definitely recommend!"
Response time9 hrs
Response rate96%
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Benedicts Lead Services, LLC
2.2(
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Serving Temperance, 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

Response time10 hrs
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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.

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.

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. 

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.

When a surface that contains lead dust is disturbed, the dust can float about in the air for roughly an hour before settling again. Since you cannot see the dust, it is important always to wear protective gear when working with any materials that may contain lead paint and to keep children, pets, and others away from the area for as long as possible

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