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Five Star Environmental, Inc.
4.7(
47
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Toxic Lead - Testing

Serving Harlem, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were very professional. We had them test for lead in a multiple dwelling building. They were very knowledgeable and answered all our questions about the very confusing local laws of NYS, and the nuances of how we have to deal with the issues. They were on time, very thorough with their work, (very friendly, which counts), and seemed to very much care about the quality of their work. They were fair and reasonable with their rates."
Mold Remediation
Mold Remediation
Air Sampling in progress
Mold
Lead paint peeling away

+20

Response time4 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Lead and Mold Detectives
4.9(
28
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Toxic Lead - Testing

Serving Harlem, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The lead inspector Jerry was extremely thorough and a pleasure to speak with. Kenny was a great liaison. I got my test results promptly, and Kenny called to make sure I had received them."
mold
mold
mold
mold
mold

+2

Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Ally Environmental, LLC
4.6(
48
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Toxic Lead - Testing

Serving Harlem, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Yuseph came on time, explained the process and answered our questions. He then took the air samples and promised to get back to us with the lab results as soon as possible. He came back with the reports and explained the results. He was courteous and on time always."
Response time9 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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QA Lead Environmental, Inc.
4.7(
24
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Toxic Lead - Testing

Serving Harlem, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Dennis performed a lead inspection for us and he was fantastic. Incredibly thorough and knowledgeable, he walked us through everything he saw and what he thought. Iâ d highly recommend him to anyone needing a lead inspection!"
Response time4 hrs
29 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Exclusive Testing Labs, Inc.
4.4(
50
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Toxic Lead - TestingToxic Lead - Abatement

Serving Harlem, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Professional. We had a lot of questions after the test was positive and they were answered promptly and authoritatively. We would recommend their services."
Response time1 day
40 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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LAM Environmental LLC
5.0(
9
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Toxic Lead - Testing

Serving Harlem, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very responsible and reliable. Very knowledgeable of the in the area of Lead and took the time to explain everything to me and go over my reports in details. I will recommend it 100%"
Non-invasive XRF testing
Lead Wipe (Lead in Dust) Testing
Mold Inspection
Mold Inspection
Mold Inspection

+1

Response time4 hrs
Response rate93%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Elite Lead Paint Testing
5.0(
5
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Toxic Lead - AbatementToxic Lead - Testing

Serving Harlem, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I recently hired Elite Lead Paint Testing for an inspection on my property, and I couldn’t be more impressed with their professionalism and attention to detail. From the very first call, they were responsive, knowledgeable, and took the time to explain the entire process clearly. The technician arrived right on time, was extremely courteous, and handled everything with care — making sure to test thoroughly without disturbing any areas unnecessarily. The report came back quickly and was detailed, easy to understand, and gave me full confidence in the safety of my home. It’s rare to find a company that combines expertise with great customer service, but Elite Lead Paint Testing truly delivered on both. I highly recommend them to anyone who needs reliable, accurate, and professional lead testing. They made the whole experience simple and stress-free."
Response time3 days
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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SATURNO ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING LLC
5.0(
5
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Toxic Lead - Testing

Serving Harlem, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Credit card accepted

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.

Lead Risk Assessment
Exterior Door
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Lead Testing and Removal questions, answered by experts

“Testing” can start with your senses: Assessing your water’s appearance, taste, and smell can all be good first steps. The best way to know for sure what’s going on with your water is to use a well water testing kit, which can tell you about the specific levels of bacteria, dissolved solids, and hardness of your water with precision. Have a pro test your well water at least once per year.

While not all homes built before 1978 contain lead paint, enough do, so you’ll still want to test to be on the safe side. The federal government banned lead-based paint for homes in 1978, but your state may have banned lead before that time. Around 24% of homes built between 1960 and 1977 contained lead-based paint, while 87% of homes built before 1940 contained lead-based paint.

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.

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. 

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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