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First Choice Home & Building Inspections LLC
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Toxic Lead - AbatementToxic Lead - Testing

Serving Shelby, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Emergency services offered

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"Marty was very thorough and very helpful. We are first time home buyers and he laid everything out for us so we understood exactly where we stood and what would be needed. He was very professional and and answered all of our questions! I definitely recommend him!"
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CIERRA ENVIRONMENTAL
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Toxic Lead - AbatementToxic Lead - Testing

Serving Shelby, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"They were very responsive to our needs and were able to schedule the work quickly.  Their price was comparable to the other estimates we had gotten.  They completed the job in two days and everything looked great afterwards.
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Buckeye Contracting
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Toxic Lead - AbatementToxic Lead - Testing

Serving Shelby, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Great. Working with Christopher was a success all the time. His efforts, assistance and Quality inspections have been consistent and dependable. I would recommend."
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Easy Lead Free
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Toxic Lead - Testing

Serving Shelby, OH and surrounding areas

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Easy Lead Free LLC is an Ohio-licensed lead risk assessment company serving Cleveland and surrounding areas. We specialize in lead risk assessments and clearance testing required for Cleveland rental registration and lead-safe certification. Our services are designed for landlords and property managers who need compliant testing, clear guidance, and fast turnaround to avoid delays, re-inspections, or penalties. We focus exclusively on rental compliance testing — not real estate inspections — to help units pass the first time.

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M&K General Contracting LLC
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Toxic Lead - AbatementToxic Lead - Testing

Serving Shelby, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

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"His responsiveness obviously is super duper, super duper, super duper. He comes at 6 o'clock in the morning, that's pretty darn good to me. He went to the home improvement store first, bought it and came over to install it; unbelievable. His punctuality is pretty darn good, excellent! I would absolutely use him again in the future."
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Lead Testing and Removal questions, answered by experts

The average cost of a lead paint inspection is about $600, but it can cost as low as $150 or as much as $800, depending on the size of the area, geographic location, and the inspection methods. Some of the most common lead paint inspection methods include:

  • Visual inspection: $150–$400

  • Paint sampling: $200–$600

  • X-ray fluorescence (XRF): $250–$700

  • Risk assessment: $300–$800

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. 

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.

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.

Professional lead testing services typically cost between $200 and $500, with the price varying based on the extent of testing and the specific areas tested within the property.

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