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Bright Creations Painting LLC
4.8(
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Toxic Lead - AbatementToxic Lead - Testing

Serving Gresham, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had Eduardo and his team paint the entire interior of our house and it came out GREAT! They arrived on time and finished a day ahead of time. During the time leading up to the appointment they were very responsive to emails and you could not beat their price! I highly recommend for interior painting!"
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Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Mowry Construction
5.0(
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Toxic Lead - AbatementToxic Lead - Testing

Serving Gresham, OR and surrounding areas

Emergency services offered

"The construction went smoothly and I was impressed by the professionalism. Usually you end up picking up debris. I actually didn’t have to clean up after the crew. Definitely a 5 star review and I know who I will be calling and I feel confident to share the company’s name with friends and family."
Appleton
Landscaping, Retaining Wall & New Lawn
Remodel Project-Burkstrom
Appleton
Landscaping, Retaining Wall & New Lawn

+14

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Redline Environmental
4.3(
2
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Toxic Lead - Testing

Serving Gresham, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Redline Environmental, is your go to team for all of your needs. We work tirelessly to meet and exceed your expectations and constantly strive for perfection. Give us a call today and lets get started!

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Response time20 mins
Response rate92%
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Lead Testing and Removal questions, answered by experts

According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), hazardous waste is generally classified into four main categories:

1. Characteristic Wastes: These exhibit at least one of four hazardous traits: ignitability (flammable, like gasoline), corrosivity (can rust or decompose materials, like car batteries), reactivity (unstable and can explode, like aerosol cans), or toxicity (harmful when ingested, like lead-based paint).

2. Listed Wastes: These are specific wastes from manufacturing and industrial processes that the EPA has officially designated as hazardous. They include byproducts from processes that use solvents, pesticides, and other chemicals.

3. Universal Wastes: These are commonly generated hazardous items that are subject to streamlined regulations. Examples include batteries, pesticides, mercury-containing equipment (e.g., bulbs), and some lamps.

4. Mixed Wastes: This category includes waste that contains both hazardous and radioactive components, making it subject to regulation by both the EPA and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

You do not have to remove lead paint if the surface is not chipping or peeling or if there are no pregnant people or children under the age of six who live in or regularly visit your home. Lead paint is a particular risk for young children whose brains and bodies are not fully developed. Experts strongly recommend that you call a pro to remove lead paint if it’s peeling or flaking, no matter who lives in the home. You can experience lead poisoning by breathing in or ingesting just a small amount of it.

Determining if your water main contains lead involves a few steps. First, check the age of your property, as homes built before the 1980s might have lead pipes. Contact your water utility company for information on your service line material. Then, you can hire a professional plumber to conduct an inspection or use a lead testing kit to analyze water from the main line.

When a surface that contains lead dust is disturbed, the dust can float about in the air for roughly an hour before settling again. Since you cannot see the dust, it is important always to wear protective gear when working with any materials that may contain lead paint and to keep children, pets, and others away from the area for as long as possible

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.

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