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Qualtek Testing Group, LLC
4.3(
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Serving Gallatin, 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
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Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Tara Enterprises Corp
4.4(
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Serving Gallatin, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"You don't easily find contractors like Angelo of Tara Enterprises. Prompt, courteous and outstanding service. Better than a fair price, particularly in this specialty. I would hire this company again without hesitation-A recommendation I rarely give."
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Response time11 hrs
Response rate90%
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Power House Inspection LLC
New to Angi

Serving Gallatin, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. \n\nCall us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you

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GLS Inspections, LLC
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Serving Gallatin, 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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Lead Testing and Removal questions, answered by experts

DIY lead testing kits are available, but they often lack the accuracy and reliability of professional services. Professional testing is recommended for more accurate results, as properly certified testers can provide a thorough analysis, clear recommendations, and the necessary legal documentation if remediation is required.

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

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. 

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.

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.

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