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Biotek Environmental, Inc.

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Biotek Environmental, Inc.

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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

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Catastrophe Services, Inc. - CSI

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Catastrophe Services, Inc. - CSI

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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Catastrophe Services, Inc. - CSI, is McCutcheon family owned and Operate for over 32 Years. As one of SC's oldest award winning companies, in Fire, Smoke, Water, Wind & Mold Damage Restoration. We provide 24/7 Emergency Service and full turn key reconstruction services. Award Winning Service - Home Builders Association Work with all Major Insurance Companies Residential & Commercial - No Job to big or to small SC General Contractor www.catastropheserv.com Office Locations in Columbia and Charleston SC "Experts in Wind, Fire, Smoke, Water & Mold Damage Restoration" Fire Damage Clean Up, Water Damage Extraction & Clean Up, Carpet Cleaning, Media Blasting for cleaning of material affected by Mold, smoke & fire damage, Deodorization & odor control, Mold Removal, Lead Testing, Environmental Clean up, Bio. Clean up, Soot & Smoke Damage Odor Removal, 24/7 Emergency Service, No Job is To large or Small, General Contractors, Structural Drying, Full Reconstruction Services . [email protected] Offices in Greenville and Augusta

Catastrophe Services, Inc. - CSI, is McCutcheon family owned and Operate for over 32 Years. As one of SC's oldest award winning companies, in Fire, Smoke, Water, Wind & Mold Damage Restoration. We provide 24/7 Emergency Service and full turn key reconstruction services. Award Winning Service - Home Builders Association Work with all Major Insurance Companies Residential & Commercial - No Job to big or to small SC General Contractor www.catastropheserv.com Office Locations in Columbia and Charleston SC "Experts in Wind, Fire, Smoke, Water & Mold Damage Restoration" Fire Damage Clean Up, Water Damage Extraction & Clean Up, Carpet Cleaning, Media Blasting for cleaning of material affected by Mold, smoke & fire damage, Deodorization & odor control, Mold Removal, Lead Testing, Environmental Clean up, Bio. Clean up, Soot & Smoke Damage Odor Removal, 24/7 Emergency Service, No Job is To large or Small, General Contractors, Structural Drying, Full Reconstruction Services . [email protected] Offices in Greenville and Augusta

Lead Testing and Removal questions, answered by experts

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.

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. 

Government regulations such as the EPA and OSHA govern lead removal procedures to ensure health and environmental safety during and after abatement.

Hiring a professional for mold and toxic material testing ensures precise identification of harmful substances within a home. Professionals utilize specialized equipment and techniques, providing accurate results that inform proper removal strategies, safeguarding occupant health.

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

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