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AdvantaClean of Coastal Carolina

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AdvantaClean of Coastal Carolina

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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Specializing in Sanitizing! Founded in 2011, AdvantaClean of Coastal Carolina has established themselves as premier providers of essential services related to indoor air quality in the residential, commercial and governmental market segments. We are the first responders when you face emergencies such as severe mold growth, a burst water main, or more. We work quickly and efficiently to tackle the problem to prevent further, costlier damage. For a Healthy Home & Business, Trust AdvantaClean to Get the Job Done!

"This company arrived when the we’re supposed to. The workers were very professional and neat while performing their job. We we’re very pleased with the work and the outcome."

Wayne M on May 2020

Specializing in Sanitizing! Founded in 2011, AdvantaClean of Coastal Carolina has established themselves as premier providers of essential services related to indoor air quality in the residential, commercial and governmental market segments. We are the first responders when you face emergencies such as severe mold growth, a burst water main, or more. We work quickly and efficiently to tackle the problem to prevent further, costlier damage. For a Healthy Home & Business, Trust AdvantaClean to Get the Job Done!

"This company arrived when the we’re supposed to. The workers were very professional and neat while performing their job. We we’re very pleased with the work and the outcome."

Wayne M on May 2020

Southern Coast Improvements

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Southern Coast Improvements

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Customers say: Quick response
18 years of experience

SCI is a full service construction company specializing in home repairs, remodeling, and renovations. If you own a home or a second home in the Myrtle Beach area and need a quality contractor that you can trust, please give us a call.

SCI is a full service construction company specializing in home repairs, remodeling, and renovations. If you own a home or a second home in the Myrtle Beach area and need a quality contractor that you can trust, please give us a call.

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Kohr Construction

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Kohr Construction

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a Licensed S.C. General Contractor as well as S.C. Licensed and insured Residential Home Builder. We have been in the construction industry for over 18 years. We do everything from custom home building and design to bathroom and kitchen remodeling. We also specialize in Foundation Repairs. We accept all types of credit/debit cards and checks. We offer a senior citizen discount. Give us a call for a free quote on your next project. 843-495-7333

We are a Licensed S.C. General Contractor as well as S.C. Licensed and insured Residential Home Builder. We have been in the construction industry for over 18 years. We do everything from custom home building and design to bathroom and kitchen remodeling. We also specialize in Foundation Repairs. We accept all types of credit/debit cards and checks. We offer a senior citizen discount. Give us a call for a free quote on your next project. 843-495-7333

Lead Testing and Removal questions, answered by experts

If your home was built before 1978, there’s a chance that any paint on your hardwood floors could be lead paint—especially if it was already there when you moved in. Because lead is toxic, hiring a licensed pro to remove it is mandatory. The average price for professional lead paint removal ranges from $1,500 to $5,300 and depends on the scope of the project.

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, a standard home inspection includes the basics and does not offer lead paint testing. Professional lead paint inspectors need specific licenses to perform these inspections, which not all home inspectors have. If you suspect lead paint in the home you are about to purchase, you will need to pay separately to have that done. If the findings come back positive, you may be able to negotiate with the buyer to cover the cost of the removal.

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

According to the EPA, there is no safe level of lead in the blood, and so the maximum contaminant level goal (MCLG) for lead in water is zero. Even at low levels, lead is harmful to human health. It can also remain in the body and build up over time with repeated exposure.

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