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Kohr Construction

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We are a Licensed S.C. General Contractor as well as S.C. Licensed and insured Residential Home Builder. We have been in the construction industry for over 18 years. We do everything from custom home building and design to bathroom and kitchen remodeling. We also specialize in Foundation Repairs. We accept all types of credit/debit cards and checks. We offer a senior citizen discount. Give us a call for a free quote on your next project. 843-495-7333

We are a Licensed S.C. General Contractor as well as S.C. Licensed and insured Residential Home Builder. We have been in the construction industry for over 18 years. We do everything from custom home building and design to bathroom and kitchen remodeling. We also specialize in Foundation Repairs. We accept all types of credit/debit cards and checks. We offer a senior citizen discount. Give us a call for a free quote on your next project. 843-495-7333


Southeast renovation & construction

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Southeast renovation & construction

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Southeast Renovation & Construction specializes in the structural repair, renovation, fire & water mitigation, and construction in the residential and commercial markets. SRC ranges in size from 10-50 employees with the capability to run upward of 100 employees in emergency services operations.

Southeast Renovation & Construction specializes in the structural repair, renovation, fire & water mitigation, and construction in the residential and commercial markets. SRC ranges in size from 10-50 employees with the capability to run upward of 100 employees in emergency services operations.


Lead Testing and Removal questions, answered by experts

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.

Professional testing for lead paint costs about $300, ranging from about $250 to $700, depending on the square footage, accessibility, and location. However, testing for lead paint with a DIY home-testing kit costs about $25, but doesn’t guarantee accurate results. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommends using a lead test kit that complies with the Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule, which has strict criteria for ensuring a more accurate reading.

Common home surfaces to test for lead include:

  • Walls

  • Windows

  • Doors

  • Molding and trim

  • Railings

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.

A DIY kit can lessen the sting that comes with paying for a professional assessment, but these comprehensive tests are true lifesavers. Inspectors are more likely to catch all of the pollutants and hazards in your air. Plus, you’ll still need a professional to verify and act on your DIY test results. 

Some kits don’t include tests for certain air pollutants or only detect their presence, but not their levels (i.e., mold spores). If you’re willing to shell out money for a DIY kit, it’s usually better to stretch your budget slightly higher for a more detailed assessment.

Services test for allergens, mold, VOCs, and carbon monoxide levels to ensure a healthy indoor environment.

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