How can you tell if your well water is bad?

• <div><p>Some of the signs that could mean your water is contaminated, such as cloudiness or bubbliness, could also be non-problems that don’t affect your water’s potability. However, if your water smells or tastes strange, it’s a good idea to stop drinking it and test it immediately. If your well water is contaminated, the best way to discover that is to test it.</p></div>

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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 factors affect testing costs?

• <div><p>Costs depend on test type, home size, number of testing locations, and whether follow-up testing is required.</p></div>

Q: Do home inspectors check for lead paint?

• <div><p>No, a <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/whats-included-home-inspection-report.htm">standard home inspection includes</a> 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.</p></div>

Q: How are samples collected during testing?

• <div><p>Through air sampling devices and surface swabs in key areas of concern.</p></div>

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I had a walk-in shower installed in a second floor bathroom. This required the removal of a bathtub and ceramic tile. The technician did a fabulous job, arrived on time each day, and cleaned up before leaving. I love my new shower! I would definitely recommend Mad City. The quality of...
Mad City Windows & Baths
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Reviewed in April 2024
They do our snow removal. Not good at all and very expensive. Wont call you back either.
Firefly Landscaping, Inc.
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Reviewed in September 2016
I had always wanted hardwood floors and had decided to finally make the investment. Baker flooring came to give me an estimate and go over different flooring options, he informed me I already had hardwood floors underneath and my best option, both cost wise and finished product, would be to...
Baker Flooring
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Reviewed in June 2016
Michael was our salesman and he steered us toward the most cost effective unit. He let us know what pieces we would and wouldn't need so we didn't pay more than we had to. Bryan and Phil removed the old unit and installed the new, working efficiently and in a way that we didn't even know they...
McElroy Service Experts
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Reviewed in May 2016
This was Adam's second bathroom he completed for us. He re-did a bath a couple of years ago, and we were very pleased with his work, so didn't hesitate to come back to Nebraska ReBath a second time. Adam was on time, started on Monday, and basically was all wrapped up on Friday. He would have...
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Reviewed in October 2015
Two gentlemen arrived as scheduled, removed all old windows and installed the new vinyl clad double pained windows. They were very professional, clean and very knowledgeable in what they did. I was super impressed. I had used Window World of Grand Island, approximately 10 years prior in...
Window World of Grand Island
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Reviewed in April 2014
It went well. They did leave some small piles of dirt here and there. They removed a gate to gain access to my backyard. The gate was reattached incorrectly. I had to do a minor adjustment to make the gate operate correctly.
TILLEY'S SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
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Reviewed in March 2014
Both Dr. Tyler and Dr. Stewart are fantastic. Prices are great compared to other veterinarians in the area. Dr. Tyler was fantastic with follow up phone calls on the progress of labor for my dog. He then performed dew claw removal two days later on my puppies. I have used Fairbury Animal...
FAIRBURY ANIMAL CLINIC
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Reviewed in March 2014
We went to showroom on Saturday to view options for new water heater. The salesman was very helpful in explaining the different models. We selected the model we wanted and were told we could have installation on the next Monday. The installer arrived around 9a.m. and went to work. The old water...
George Morlan Plumbing Supply
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Reviewed in June 2012
I worked with Heine Lopez. He came out and was wonderful to work with. We changed things on him a lot and he was very accommodating and made sure we had what we wanted. They came out about mid day, and worked the rest of that day and then came back out the next day to get it done. We hired...
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Remodeling, drywall, windows, doors, cabinets, flooring, decks, trim work, roofing/siding/gutters, painting (state certified in lead base paint), mold removal, & concrete work. Owner of Bates Construction 35+ years experience Licensed & insured.

"Fantastic! Very thorough in all details of the projects. Currently have Bates Contracting coming back for a second remodel at my business."

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"Fantastic! Very thorough in all details of the projects. Currently have Bates Contracting coming back for a second remodel at my business."

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Lead Testing and Removal questions, answered by experts

Some of the signs that could mean your water is contaminated, such as cloudiness or bubbliness, could also be non-problems that don’t affect your water’s potability. However, if your water smells or tastes strange, it’s a good idea to stop drinking it and test it immediately. If your well water is contaminated, the best way to discover that is to test it.

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

Costs depend on test type, home size, number of testing locations, and whether follow-up testing is required.

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.

Through air sampling devices and surface swabs in key areas of concern.

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