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GLS Inspections, LLC
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Toxic Lead - Testing

Serving Roxbury, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Gabriel was super responsive and friendly. He was very accommodating with our schedules to coordinate the testing and it all worked out well. Our house is very old and we were concerned that certain modifications that were done over the years fell into the era of asbestos being a common building material so we wanted to have the area tested before ripping a closet out. Gabriel called me as soon as the test results came back to let me know what the deal was (and then obviously sent over the official reports as well). I'd definitely recommend him without reservation."
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Response rate95%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
VAST RESTORATION SERVICES LLC.
New to Angi
Toxic Lead - Abatement

Serving Roxbury, 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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Enviro-Tech Services, Inc-Eastern
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Toxic Lead - AbatementToxic Lead - Testing

Serving Roxbury, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

Enviro-Tech Services, Inc., we have an A plus BBB rating with over 2 decades of experience. We handle pest, mold, asbestos, lead, radon, wildlife, turf and more, with locations throughout New York, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Florida. Call today for same day response.\n\nOur tactical, proven approach to solve your environmental needs makes us the leader in the industry. We use state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment tools with our certified team of professionals to bring you the most advanced solution to your home or business\n

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Lead Testing and Removal questions, answered by experts

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.

You can expect to pay between $200 and $400 for a lead inspection, where your local lead testing pro will scan surfaces and items with an X-ray fluorescent analyzer. Lead risk assessments are slightly different and run around $800 to $2,000. A pro may find lead during an evaluation, and create a removal strategy.

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.

If the lead paint is in a place that is not easily disturbed and is not flaking or deteriorating, you do not necessarily need to remove it. Lead is toxic when dust particles or flakes from peeling lead paint are ingested. If people are not in the area with the lead paint, it may be safe to leave it in place. You still may want to consider encapsulation with a paint formulated for covering lead-based paint, just for an added layer of protection.

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.

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