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Peak Home Pro
4.1(
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Toxic Lead - Testing

Serving Roswell, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He cut a hole in the sheetrock which I do not believe was necessary and now has to be repaired. If I decided not to buy the house based on his findings I would be responsible for this repair. Not cool."
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Response time2 days
Recommended by90%of homeowners
RapidResto NM LLC
5.0(
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Toxic Lead - Testing

Serving Roswell, NM and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Looking for reliable Fire, Smoke, or Water restoration services in the Albuquerque area? Look no further than RapidResto NM LLC. Our team of experts is here to assist you with all your restoration needs. With our exceptional service and attention to detail, we are dedicated to providing the best solutions for all your needs. Contact us today!\n

Recommended by50%of homeowners
Baxter Handyman
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Toxic Lead - AbatementToxic Lead - Testing

Serving Roswell, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Baxter Handyman, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Response time11 hrs
Lead Testing and Removal questions, answered by experts

Hazardous waste is waste that poses a threat to human or environmental health. This generally refers to waste that is flammable, corrosive, toxic, or reactive. To confirm if the waste you need to remove is considered hazardous waste, contact your local hazardous waste facility.

While the EPA provides guidelines for homeowners to perform DIY lead paint removal, it is a risky process and generally not recommended due to serious health risks and strict regulatory requirements. The process requires precise safety precautions, such as wearing a respirator and protective eyeglasses, creating sealed exits, and using a HEPA vacuum for cleanup. To ensure the job is done safely, effectively, and in compliance with regulations, it is highly recommended to hire a professional lead abatement company. Certified professionals have the necessary training, experience, and specialized equipment (like chemical strippers and HEPA vacuums) to handle and dispose of hazardous materials safely.

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. 

Testing typically costs between $200 and $600, depending on the number of samples and laboratory analysis.

Lead removal is crucial in older homes to eliminate risks of lead poisoning, which can severely affect health, particularly in children, by impacting development and cognitive functions.

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