"Our township now requires a Lead paint Inspection for our rental property in Woodbridge, NJ. We contacted AAA Lead Professionals and they came out the SAME day ! The technician was on time, polite and friendly and provided a thorough inspection using an electronic testing machine. We received the results within 24 hours (ON NEW YEARS DAY !!!) by Donya, the office manager, and now that we have this lead free certification, we do not have to repeat this test again ! We could not be happier with the professionalism, efficiency and how they kept their word on every expectation. Feel free to contact me if you have any further questions. George LaTorre, property owner, Fords, NJ"
"Very through and arrived early. Took time to answer questions and concerns we brought up as we wanted to make sure the house was up to building code before renovating. Would recommend without hesitation."
"Montclair township has a requirement for landlords to perform a visual lead paint inspection on a regular basis. Christian did this work for me, walking through my apartments and letting me know what spots needed to be touched up with paint. Then he provides a certificate to send to the town. Christian is communicative, reliable, prompt, and professional. He turned the certificate around really fast, too. I can’t recommend him more highly to anyone who needs environmental inspections in their home."
Saturno Environmental Testing, LLC is a Lead Evaluation Firm EPA and NJ DCA certified. At Saturno, our goal is to educate the public about dangers of lead paint, help clients to be in complience with lead regulations and to help clients to get their lead safe and lead free certificate with the best of the services we offer.
"Bob did detailed job on the house we were looking to buy and provided detailed spreadsheet with lead levels at 100+ locations in the house. Definitely worth the money."
"Nick responded quickly to my call and arranged to come later that same day. He worked carefully and discovered exactly where the problem was. It was very reassuring. Nick is knowledgeable, polite and friendly and really cares about his work. I have no reservations about recommending him with 5 stars."
"Eddy and his team trimmed seven pine trees for us, and the result was outstanding. Excellent service! They were prompt, friendly, and very professional. Very fair price, great work, cleaned up everything (couldn't tell they had even been here, except for the outcome). Eddy really knows his trees, and we recommend Double Tree with our highest recommendation!"
Lead Testing and Removal questions, answered by experts
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
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
Exterior paint contains a higher level of VOCs, which can be dangerous if you’re exposed to it for a long period of time. The good news is that paint’s toxicity reduces significantly once fully dried and cured. Do not keep open exterior paint cans in your home, basement, or garage, exposing your household to harmful chemicals over time.
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.
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 Long Branch, NJ homeowners’ guide to lead testing and removal services
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