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Pure Air Of The Ozarks

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Pure Air Of The Ozarks

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Our cutting-edge Dry Fog technology is the leading solution for homeowners and businesses alike, as it is widely used across many industries in eliminating mold. Mold is indiscriminate as to where and what types of facilities it affects. Our process was developed so that it can be applied anywhere and everywhere mold appears without requiring demolition, toxic chemicals, significant cost or down-time. Regular business hours are Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm. Weekends and evenings can be arranged as needed by appointment.

"Rescheduled a few times but was kind and got the job done"

Shanna R on January 2024

Our cutting-edge Dry Fog technology is the leading solution for homeowners and businesses alike, as it is widely used across many industries in eliminating mold. Mold is indiscriminate as to where and what types of facilities it affects. Our process was developed so that it can be applied anywhere and everywhere mold appears without requiring demolition, toxic chemicals, significant cost or down-time. Regular business hours are Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm. Weekends and evenings can be arranged as needed by appointment.

"Rescheduled a few times but was kind and got the job done"

Shanna R on January 2024

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The Nehemiah Group

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The Nehemiah Group

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17 years of experience

The Nehemiah Group is a Family Owned and Operated construction firm that provides professional construction services to Residential, Commercial, and Industrial Clientele in the Mid-Missouri area. We offer all-inclusive services which allows The Nehemiah Group to be your one stop shop. We do everything it takes to complete a project in a safe and timely manner while providing excellent service to our Customers

The Nehemiah Group is a Family Owned and Operated construction firm that provides professional construction services to Residential, Commercial, and Industrial Clientele in the Mid-Missouri area. We offer all-inclusive services which allows The Nehemiah Group to be your one stop shop. We do everything it takes to complete a project in a safe and timely manner while providing excellent service to our Customers

DAS SVC

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DAS SVC

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35 years of experience

We are a fully licensed and insured General Contractor working in central Missouri area doing both commercial and residential. We are fully licensed in most trades including plumbing & HVAC for any trades we are not licensed in we hire only reputable sub-contractors and supervise all aspects of all of our projects from start to final punch list

We are a fully licensed and insured General Contractor working in central Missouri area doing both commercial and residential. We are fully licensed in most trades including plumbing & HVAC for any trades we are not licensed in we hire only reputable sub-contractors and supervise all aspects of all of our projects from start to final punch list

Lead Testing and Removal questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

A DIY kit can lessen the sting that comes with paying for a professional assessment, but these comprehensive tests are true lifesavers. Inspectors are more likely to catch all of the pollutants and hazards in your air. Plus, you’ll still need a professional to verify and act on your DIY test results. 

Some kits don’t include tests for certain air pollutants or only detect their presence, but not their levels (i.e., mold spores). If you’re willing to shell out money for a DIY kit, it’s usually better to stretch your budget slightly higher for a more detailed assessment.

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. 

Some causes of brown well water—like excess tannins or dissolved iron—don’t pose a health risk. In other cases, harmful bacteria might be the culprit. If your well water has suddenly turned brown, it’s a good idea to use a home water test kit to get a better sense of what’s going on with your water. Consider calling a professional for an expert opinion before drinking the water and hoping for the best.

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