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1-800 Water Damage of North Dakota
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Toxic Lead - AbatementToxic Lead - Testing

Serving Northwood, ND and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Here’s a short Angi-ready company description:\n\n**Spore the Mold Dog helps us find what people can’t always see or smell — hidden mold concerns inside homes and businesses. At 1-800 WATER DAMAGE of North Dakota, we specialize in water damage restoration, mold remediation, fire and smoke cleanup, odor removal, and professional property restoration. We combine certified restoration experience with advanced tools, local service, and honest communication to help protect your property and restore what matters most.**\n

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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.

Unfortunately, lead dust does not look different from any other type of dust. You cannot detect it with the naked eye. To determine if you have lead dust in your home, you will need to hire a local company to take a sample from the paint and test it for you in a lab.

If the lead paint is in a place that is not easily disturbed and is not flaking or deteriorating, you do not necessarily need to remove it. Lead is toxic when dust particles or flakes from peeling lead paint are ingested. If people are not in the area with the lead paint, it may be safe to leave it in place. You still may want to consider encapsulation with a paint formulated for covering lead-based paint, just for an added layer of protection.

DIY kits are available for basic air quality testing, but professional services provide more comprehensive results and recommendations. While a DIY kit may seem cost-effective, a professional assessment is more thorough. Inspectors are better equipped to catch all pollutants and hazards, and you'll still need a professional to verify and act on DIY test results. Furthermore, some kits don't test for certain pollutants or only detect their presence without measuring specific levels (like mold spores). It's generally better to opt for a detailed professional assessment.

Costs depend on the number of samples, testing method, lab fees, and whether on-site inspections are required.

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