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Hey there! Vertical Restoration is a Utah water loss restoration company. We service clients with: Water Damage, Pipe Leaks, Water Loss and Home Flooding. We also cover mold remediation services. We are IICRC certified in WRC and proud of it! We are ready to report to your home and investigate any leak in a timely and professional manner. We have over 20 years combined contractor and insurance claim experience on our team.

"These guys were so easy to work with!! They were very personable and explained everything to me. They gave some advice for extra remedies to help with the mold issue. Really kind and friendly. Would 100% recommend them to anyone!!"

Courtney W on November 2024

Hey there! Vertical Restoration is a Utah water loss restoration company. We service clients with: Water Damage, Pipe Leaks, Water Loss and Home Flooding. We also cover mold remediation services. We are IICRC certified in WRC and proud of it! We are ready to report to your home and investigate any leak in a timely and professional manner. We have over 20 years combined contractor and insurance claim experience on our team.

"These guys were so easy to work with!! They were very personable and explained everything to me. They gave some advice for extra remedies to help with the mold issue. Really kind and friendly. Would 100% recommend them to anyone!!"

Courtney W on November 2024

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45 years of experience

Licensed General Building Contractor and active Realtor with Century-21.Home Remodeling Experts! Licensed and insured General Building Contractors since 1980. Utah and California. We build, remodel, and repair homes, condos, and apartment buildings. We buy homes in any condition! We sell, rent, and manage residential properties. We also build small commercial stores, offices, and repair small commercial buildings. Construction management, site inspections, quality assurance and progress reports. Construction defect investigations.

Licensed General Building Contractor and active Realtor with Century-21.Home Remodeling Experts! Licensed and insured General Building Contractors since 1980. Utah and California. We build, remodel, and repair homes, condos, and apartment buildings. We buy homes in any condition! We sell, rent, and manage residential properties. We also build small commercial stores, offices, and repair small commercial buildings. Construction management, site inspections, quality assurance and progress reports. Construction defect investigations.

Lead Testing and Removal questions, answered by experts

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. 

Some causes of brown well water—like excess tannins or dissolved iron—don’t pose a health risk. In other cases, harmful bacteria might be the culprit. If your well water has suddenly turned brown, it’s a good idea to use a home water test kit to get a better sense of what’s going on with your water. Consider calling a professional for an expert opinion before drinking the water and hoping for the best.

No. Standard homeowners insurance does not cover any kind of lead remediation, focusing instead on sudden, unpreventable events like fires and theft. Many insurance companies will specifically exclude lead paint removal, since it tends to be an expensive and unavoidable project. The exception is if the lead surface is damaged during a covered event (like a flood) and homeowners insurance pays its replacement.

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

No, a standard home inspection includes the basics and does not offer lead paint testing. Professional lead paint inspectors need specific licenses to perform these inspections, which not all home inspectors have. If you suspect lead paint in the home you are about to purchase, you will need to pay separately to have that done. If the findings come back positive, you may be able to negotiate with the buyer to cover the cost of the removal.

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