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Motes Environmental, LLC
4.0(
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Toxic Lead - Testing

Serving Old Hickory, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Adam came quickly to test for asbestos for our downstairs bathroom and was super helpful and knowledgeable with answering all of my questions!"
Motes Environmental LLC
Motes Environmental
Response time1 day
Response rate98%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Absolute Environmental Contractors, LLC
3.3(
18
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Toxic Lead - Abatement

Serving Old Hickory, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was very pleased with your services. It appears the application was applied properly, and the folks that provided the services were clean neat and prompt. The final inspection after the work was completed with Patrick, was also impressive as the company took the time to answer my questions, and also viewed the crawl space with me during the inspection. Very pleased. Thanks, Robert Rodgers"
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Floor Tile Removal
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Mitchell Water Control and Mold Solutions
5.0(
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Toxic Lead - AbatementToxic Lead - Testing

Serving Old Hickory, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It went great and the professionalism was very impressive. Now the venhilation through the house is way cleaner thank you very much Mitchellwaterproofing!"
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Lead Testing and Removal questions, answered by experts

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.

Unfortunately, lead dust does not look different from any other type of dust. You cannot detect it with the naked eye. To determine if you have lead dust in your home, you will need to hire a local company to take a sample from the paint and test it for you in a lab.

DIY kits are available for basic air quality testing, but professional services provide more comprehensive results and recommendations. While a DIY kit may seem cost-effective, a professional assessment is more thorough. Inspectors are better equipped to catch all pollutants and hazards, and you'll still need a professional to verify and act on DIY test results. Furthermore, some kits don't test for certain pollutants or only detect their presence without measuring specific levels (like mold spores). It's generally better to opt for a detailed professional assessment.

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

Iron sediments from rusty pipes are not likely to cause health problems. While a glass of yellow-hued water is off-putting, it is generally safe to drink yellow water in the short term. But you certainly want to address this problem. In the meantime, switching to bottled water until the yellow water issue is resolved is a good idea. 

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