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Qualtek Testing Group, LLC
4.3(
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Toxic Lead - TestingToxic Lead - Abatement

Serving Cortland, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had many questions about the testing process and the follow-up. Mike answered them all with patience."
Response time11 hrs
70 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Fire Water Pros
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Toxic Lead - TestingToxic Lead - Abatement

Serving Cortland, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It was a pleasure working with this team They were very knowledgeable and worked with me to solve the problem. The procedure to remove the mold was explained to me clearly. I strongly recommend their services."
Mold clean up
Water damaged Apt clean up rebuild
Kitchen Remodeling
Roof fire damaged
Flooded basement mold clean up

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Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
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GLS Inspections, LLC
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Toxic Lead - Testing

Serving Cortland, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Gabriel at GLS inspection was very puntual, attentive, and professional. He is willing to explain all the questions I have before and even after testing result was done. He has many knowledge about Asbestos so i learned a lot. I would use for other type of testing as well with this company. I Highly recommend !"
Response time1 day
Response rate95%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Churchill Environmental, Inc.
5.0(
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Toxic Lead - Testing

Serving Cortland, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We specialize in Asbestos, Mold, & Lead paint Inspections, Assessments, Air Sampling, Bulk Sampling, and Hazardous Materials Surveys. We also perform OSHA onsite Safety Inspection Services to ensure your employees are working safely. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and have been in business since 2002. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Safe Lead pro
New to Angi
Toxic Lead - Testing

Serving Cortland, NY and surrounding areas

JPF Interiors Inc. Your project solution, customizing in interior and some exterior. Quality workmanship: Interior: framing, electrical,plumbing, drywall finishing, dustless sanding, painting, staining, laminte and tile flooring, hardwood floors, cabinet and countertop installation, door lock installation, drop ceilings. Exterior: additions, decks, siding, soffit/fascia, windows/doors. Also finished carpentry work: trim work, murphy beds, stair construction, cabinet fabrication, entertainment systems, interior/exterior door replacement. Certified: OSHA, Sissor and Arial lifts. Fully insured. Free estimates/bids for your projects. Insurance estimates are $150.00 and if job is completed by JPF money will be refunded. No job is too big or too small, make one call and have it all completed by one company.

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VAST RESTORATION SERVICES LLC.
New to Angi
Toxic Lead - Abatement

Serving Cortland, NY and surrounding areas

I am a hardworking, organized, and efficient professional dedicated to delivering high-quality results in every project I undertake. As the owner of a new lead abatement and demolition business, I bring strong leadership skills and a hands-on approach to ensuring safety, compliance, and customer satisfaction. My attention to detail and commitment to excellence set the foundation for dependable service, timely project completion, and long-term client relationships.

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Lead Testing and Removal questions, answered by experts

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. 

With regular testing, treatment, and maintenance, water from a community well should be safe to drink. Unfortunately, the EPA does not regulate private wells, and contamination can happen. 

If you have doubts about the quality and safety of your drinking water, you have options for testing. You can pick up kits from your local home supply store or harvest samples and send them to a local testing facility. To get the most complete water quality testing and system diagnosis, seek a local well professional. They know what to test for and can recommend and implement a longer-lasting solution.

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.

A lead paint inspection is a thorough examination and assessment of a building or structure to determine the presence of lead-based paint. Lead-based paint was commonly used in buildings before 1978 when its health hazards were fully understood. Lead is toxic and can pose health risks, particularly to young children and pregnant women. Getting a lead paint inspection means finding a lead paint inspector to examine the surfaces of the building—such as walls, ceilings, doors, windows, and other painted areas—and identify the presence of lead-based paint.

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