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SERVPRO of Wright County
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Serving Garrison, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

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SERVPRO of Wright County provides expert water damage restoration, fire and smoke cleanup, mold remediation, and storm damage repair throughout Wright County and surrounding areas. Available 24/7 for emergency services, our IICRC-certified team uses advanced equipment to restore your home or business quickly and effectively.\n\nWe handle everything from burst pipes, basement flooding, and sewage cleanup to fire damage repair, smoke odor removal, and biohazard cleaning. We also offer commercial restoration services, including large-loss projects for schools, businesses, and government facilities.\n\nAs a locally owned SERVPRO franchise, we are committed to fast response times and excellent customer service. We work directly with your insurance company for a stress-free process.\n\n? Water, Fire & Mold Restoration\n? 24/7 Emergency Service\n? Commercial & Residential Experts\n\nWhen disaster strikes, trust SERVPRO of Wright County to make it ?Like it never even happened.?

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.

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

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.

If your house was built before 1978 and you’re noticing cracking or peeling paint, a lead paint inspection is a good idea. A lead paint inspection gives you accurate information about the presence, location, and condition of lead-based paint in your home. This information is essential for making informed decisions about lead paint removal to ensure your safety and health and that of your family. If your inspector finds lead, you’ll need to take steps to manage or remove the lead-based paint and comply with laws and regulations.

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