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Eves Engineering and Construction LLC
New to Angi
Toxic Lead - AbatementToxic Lead - Testing

Serving Billings, MT and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

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Eves Engineering & Construction LLC provides dependable residential and commercial construction, remodeling, repair, and project-management services in the Billings area. With more than 30 years of construction experience and degrees in Petroleum Engineering and Construction Engineering Technology, I bring practical field knowledge, professional planning, and careful attention to every project. We provide clear estimates, honest communication, quality workmanship, and reliable scheduling from start to finish. Services include remodeling, roofing, siding, painting, concrete, framing, doors, trim, flooring, repairs, and general construction. No project is too small to discuss. Contact us for a professional evaluation and estimate

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Thunder Hooves Construction LLC
New to Angi
Toxic Lead - Abatement

Serving Billings, MT and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Thunder Hooves Construction LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Lead Testing and Removal questions, answered by experts

If lead is detected in a property, steps should include arranging for professional removal or containment, notifying all occupants, and implementing interim safety measures to reduce exposure.

Avoid disturbing suspected lead-containing materials and follow professional guidance on sample collection.

At-home lead tests can provide accurate results if used correctly, and if the kits are reputable and certified. They vary in sensitivity and methodology, influencing their accuracy. Follow instructions meticulously, ensuring proper sample collection and test execution. While they can detect elevated lead levels, for precise confirmation or if results are concerning, consider professional testing or lab analysis for comprehensive accuracy and guidance on addressing any issues.

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. 

The average cost of a lead paint inspection is about $600, but it can cost as low as $150 or as much as $800, depending on the size of the area, geographic location, and the inspection methods. Some of the most common lead paint inspection methods include:

  • Visual inspection: $150–$400

  • Paint sampling: $200–$600

  • X-ray fluorescence (XRF): $250–$700

  • Risk assessment: $300–$800

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