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Biotek Environmental, Inc.

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Biotek Environmental, Inc.

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
18 years of experience

Need expert water damage restoration, fire damage restoration, and mold remediation? BioTek Environmental Inc. is based in Columbia SC and serves South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia. We are rated A+ by BBB, and we are proud of having served more than 2000 satisfied clients since 2007. Get 24/7 emergency help to ensure that your property damage needs are dealt with efficiently and carefully. We have seen it all, let us help you restore your home. For your peace of mind, we offer the best price guarantee and a 30-year bumper-to-bumper warranty! BioTek is a top 5% remediation/restoration contractor nationwide and we will be there for you when you need us.

"Smooth! And efficient. Communication was touchy sometimes but otherwise good."

Aaron D on May 2025

Need expert water damage restoration, fire damage restoration, and mold remediation? BioTek Environmental Inc. is based in Columbia SC and serves South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia. We are rated A+ by BBB, and we are proud of having served more than 2000 satisfied clients since 2007. Get 24/7 emergency help to ensure that your property damage needs are dealt with efficiently and carefully. We have seen it all, let us help you restore your home. For your peace of mind, we offer the best price guarantee and a 30-year bumper-to-bumper warranty! BioTek is a top 5% remediation/restoration contractor nationwide and we will be there for you when you need us.

"Smooth! And efficient. Communication was touchy sometimes but otherwise good."

Aaron D on May 2025

MITCHUM CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

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MITCHUM CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

3 EMPLOYEES. USES SUBS FOR TRADES. COST IS DETERMINED BY THE JOB. NO ADDITIONAL TRAVEL CHARGES. SERVICE FEE OF $75.00 APPLIES AS OF 8/26/08. MAY CONTACT THROUGH E-MAIL. ADDITIONAL DBA: CAROLINA WRECKING INC, 141 COURT RD COLUMBIA SC 29203. LICENSE #'S G110238; M107899.

3 EMPLOYEES. USES SUBS FOR TRADES. COST IS DETERMINED BY THE JOB. NO ADDITIONAL TRAVEL CHARGES. SERVICE FEE OF $75.00 APPLIES AS OF 8/26/08. MAY CONTACT THROUGH E-MAIL. ADDITIONAL DBA: CAROLINA WRECKING INC, 141 COURT RD COLUMBIA SC 29203. LICENSE #'S G110238; M107899.

Craft Construction

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Craft Construction

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Specialists in Home Improvement, Remodeling, and Commercial Construction. Craft Construction brings a level of expertise, organization, attention to detail and reliability which has set a new standard in the industry.

Specialists in Home Improvement, Remodeling, and Commercial Construction. Craft Construction brings a level of expertise, organization, attention to detail and reliability which has set a new standard in the industry.

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Moore Quality Builders

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Moore Quality Builders

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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Located in Lexington, SC. Moore Quality Builders offers a large selection of residential building & complete home repair services. We would be happy to build you a custom home on your lot in North or South Carolina or do renovations, remodels, additions & ​any type of home repair you may require​. We put your mind as ease by knowing you are hiring a licensed contractor who is fully insured & bonded. Please see our website for more details: www.moorequalitybuilders.com

Located in Lexington, SC. Moore Quality Builders offers a large selection of residential building & complete home repair services. We would be happy to build you a custom home on your lot in North or South Carolina or do renovations, remodels, additions & ​any type of home repair you may require​. We put your mind as ease by knowing you are hiring a licensed contractor who is fully insured & bonded. Please see our website for more details: www.moorequalitybuilders.com

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A & R Contracting

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A & R Contracting

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15 years of experience

Here at A & R Contracting we have a full crew depending on the projection . Highly experienced in what we do to get the job done no matter how big or small. From Roofing to Mowing A & R give you Accurates Results.

"Do not use this company!!! Raymond Harris is a thief"

Caroline W on May 2022

Here at A & R Contracting we have a full crew depending on the projection . Highly experienced in what we do to get the job done no matter how big or small. From Roofing to Mowing A & R give you Accurates Results.

"Do not use this company!!! Raymond Harris is a thief"

Caroline W on May 2022

Lead Testing and Removal questions, answered by experts

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.

How you test for lead in your water depends on the source of your home's water supply. If you have municipal water, your local water system may offer to test the water for free or may connect you to a lab that will perform the testing.

If you have a private well that provides drinking water, you are responsible for testing it for lead. Look for a lab that is accredited by your state's Department of Environmental Protection to perform the test.

Costs depend on test type, home size, number of testing locations, and whether follow-up testing is required.

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.

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.

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