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Qualtek Testing Group, LLC
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Serving Buffalo, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very knowledgeable and experienced. Qualtek helped me from start to finish when I had to demolish my garage. I had no clue there were so many requirements for pre-demo but Mike and his team walked me through everything quickly and efficiently."
Response time11 hrs
89 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Comprehensive Mold Management LLC
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Serving Buffalo, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"It went very well. The process only took a day and a half. The crew did a great job. They removed the mold and painted the walls. They were friendly and respectful of our home. They even went as far as to help me shovel my driveway while they were waiting for the inspector to come and approve that the work was completed."
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Response time1 day
Response rate91%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Leahe Development Inc.
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Serving Buffalo, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very fair pricing. Eric and his team were punctual, thorough and respectful throughout the 2 day project. They answered my questions and concerns and communicated clearly about everything that was done. They walked me through the finished area and made sure everything was cleaned up to my liking before they left."
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Recommended by77%of homeowners
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UNYSE
New to Angi

Serving Buffalo, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1993

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

UNYSE provides environmental consulting services for property owners, contractors and facilities managers. Founded in 1993, UNYSE has completed thousands of asbestos, lead, mold, radon and hazardous materials remediation projects in New York and throughout the Northeast United States.

New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA)
City of Rochester
Former Bethlehem Steel Site, Lackawanna, NY
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Eagle View Inspections
New to Angi

Serving Buffalo, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

G&M Abatement
New to Angi

Serving Buffalo, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our major focus is on the quality our work and producing outstanding results. We are committed to creating a level of value unmatched by any of our competitors. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

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Lead Testing and Removal questions, answered by experts

You can sell a house with lead paint, but there are several requirements. If you are aware that lead paint exists anywhere in the home, you must disclose that to potential buyers. Required home inspections will often uncover lead paint, especially for older houses where lead paint may still be a problem. If you have taken steps to encapsulate lead, you should provide buyers with full documentation of the project so it won’t cause any problems later on.

Some causes of brown well water—like excess tannins or dissolved iron—don’t pose a health risk. In other cases, harmful bacteria might be the culprit. If your well water has suddenly turned brown, it’s a good idea to use a home water test kit to get a better sense of what’s going on with your water. Consider calling a professional for an expert opinion before drinking the water and hoping for the best.

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

You can paint over lead paint, or “encapsulate” it with a special paint that includes an ingredient called an encapsulant. The EPA approves encapsulation as a lead paint removal method as long as the paint remains undisturbed. Standard types of paint without an “encapsulant” from the big box stores or hardware stores do not meet EPA standards for remediation of 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.

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