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Q: How do professionals test for other toxic materials in a home?

• <div><p>Professionals use specialized equipment and techniques to detect asbestos, radon, and VOCs.</p></div>

Q: What are the health risks associated with lead exposure?

• <div><p>Lead exposure poses significant health risks, including neurological, developmental, and behavioral disorders, especially critical in young children and fetuses.</p></div>

Q: How long does lead dust stay in the air?

• <div><p>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</p></div>

Q: What regulations govern lead removal procedures?

• <div><p>Government regulations such as the EPA and OSHA govern lead removal procedures to ensure health and environmental safety during and after abatement.</p></div>

Q: Do all homes that were built before 1978 contain lead paint?

• <div><p>While not all homes built before 1978 contain lead paint, enough do, so you&rsquo;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.</p></div>

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Last update on January 17, 2026

Reviewed in January 2026
Bruce did an excellent job removing the family of possums out of our attic. He took very good care and relocated them to a nice area where they can roam free.
First Light Pest Control LLC
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Reviewed in September 2024
Tried to schedule another tree removal and was notified that the business owner has since retired. (a Veteran, indeed.)
Veteran Tree Services
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Reviewed in June 2024
Larry did an excellent job removing 14 trees from my property. He was always on time, and kept me informed during the entire project. Larry is very knowledgeable of his trade and a great climber and rigger.
Havenwood Tree Service LLC
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Reviewed in January 2024
Home genius is great! The project manager Micheal was beyond phenomenal! He was extremely thorough and had everything handled and in line. His final inspection was extremely thorough and not a piece of scrap or material was left behind. 5/5 would recommend.
Home Genius Exteriors
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Reviewed in June 2023
Prompt service, very friendly, performed the job above and beyond!
Haul It All
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Reviewed in January 2023
They removed 2 large oak trees in my backyard. They were reliable, skilled and safely removed the trees! We also rental a large dumpster for spring clean-up and they were affordable and picked up the dumpster 2 hours after we called!
Outer Banks Tree Service
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Reviewed in June 2021
Communication and customer satisfaction is the utmost importance to this company. They were very professional and kept their area very clean.
BAY Crawl Space & Foundation Repair
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Reviewed in March 2021
Tony and his helper went above and beyond to make sure they completed the task at hand! They were very respectful, and efficient! I have hired them for follow on work! I would highly recommend TJâ s Landscaping!
TJ's Landscaping Pressure Washing
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Reviewed in February 2021
There was wood rotten from water damage that we didn't know about and they are doing excellent work removing all the wood rot. They are very professional, very accomodating, and I would highly recommend them.
Atlantic Fab
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Reviewed in February 2021
The crew arrived on time. They were professional and friendly. My project was removing a hard wired stove , installing an electrical outlet for a new stove, and helping to get the old unit to the street to be ready for a town old appliance pickup in 2 days. They handled an unexpected need to...
Ace Handyman Services Outer Banks
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Enviro Assessments East, Inc.

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Serving Powells Point, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Emergency services offered

"I was contacted quickly when I needed a quote for testing. Very friendly and knowledgeable customer serice."

Response time1 day

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Green Environments, LLC

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Serving Powells Point, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Green Environments specializes in evaluating the effects to your environment from asbestos, lead, mold, petroleum and hazardous waste. We provide remediation protocol and quality assurance monitoring

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Lead Testing and Removal questions, answered by experts

Professionals use specialized equipment and techniques to detect asbestos, radon, and VOCs.

Lead exposure poses significant health risks, including neurological, developmental, and behavioral disorders, especially critical in young children and fetuses.

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

Government regulations such as the EPA and OSHA govern lead removal procedures to ensure health and environmental safety during and after abatement.

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.

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