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Commonwealth Environmental Associates, Inc.

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Commonwealth Environmental Associates, Inc.

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Since 1992, Commonwealth Environmental Associates, Inc. has offered environmental testing, assessment and consulting services in Virginia and the surrounding southeastern states. These services have been completed for a wide range of retail, development, financial, commercial, legal, industrial, agricultural and residential clients. We are members of BBB and NFIB. Licensed & Insured.

"The test and follow up went very well. The tech explained the results and is forwarding me documentation."

Curtis S on January 2021

Since 1992, Commonwealth Environmental Associates, Inc. has offered environmental testing, assessment and consulting services in Virginia and the surrounding southeastern states. These services have been completed for a wide range of retail, development, financial, commercial, legal, industrial, agricultural and residential clients. We are members of BBB and NFIB. Licensed & Insured.

"The test and follow up went very well. The tech explained the results and is forwarding me documentation."

Curtis S on January 2021

D&D Environmental Contractors

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D&D Environmental Contractors

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Our company is based on the belief that our customers' needs are of the utmost importance. Our entire team is committed to meeting those needs. As a result, a high percentage of our business is from repeat customers and referrals. We provide environmental services for Government, Commercial and Residential.

"They were very careful and excellent. They made everything as clear and the area around they were very protective."

ralph k on October 2023

Our company is based on the belief that our customers' needs are of the utmost importance. Our entire team is committed to meeting those needs. As a result, a high percentage of our business is from repeat customers and referrals. We provide environmental services for Government, Commercial and Residential.

"They were very careful and excellent. They made everything as clear and the area around they were very protective."

ralph k on October 2023

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Colonial Plaster Restoration

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Colonial Plaster Restoration

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Colonial Plaster Restoration provides a variety of quality services to residential and commercial customers throughout the Greater Richmond area, as well as across the state of Virginia. From repairing plaster molding in historic properties, to hanging and finishing drywall in new homes, to applying Venetian plaster, our mission is to protect, preserve and enhance buildings of all kinds. We pledge to maintain the highest quality workmanship, regardless of the size or type of job, and to promote a clean, safe and friendly workplace. Our mission includes keeping informed about all industry developments so that we can provide the best service possible with the most advanced techniques and materials. As an employer, we offer opportunities for training and career advancement, and pledge that diligent, conscientious workers will be satisfied members of the Colonial Plaster Restoration family.

Colonial Plaster Restoration provides a variety of quality services to residential and commercial customers throughout the Greater Richmond area, as well as across the state of Virginia. From repairing plaster molding in historic properties, to hanging and finishing drywall in new homes, to applying Venetian plaster, our mission is to protect, preserve and enhance buildings of all kinds. We pledge to maintain the highest quality workmanship, regardless of the size or type of job, and to promote a clean, safe and friendly workplace. Our mission includes keeping informed about all industry developments so that we can provide the best service possible with the most advanced techniques and materials. As an employer, we offer opportunities for training and career advancement, and pledge that diligent, conscientious workers will be satisfied members of the Colonial Plaster Restoration family.

Poteat Construction Inc

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Poteat Construction Inc

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Poteat Construction Inc. are general construction contractors that work with excavating and renovations. We are licensed, bonded and insured and perform work on residential and commercial projects.

Poteat Construction Inc. are general construction contractors that work with excavating and renovations. We are licensed, bonded and insured and perform work on residential and commercial projects.

Lead Testing and Removal questions, answered by experts

You can sell a house with lead paint, but there are several requirements. If you are aware that lead paint exists anywhere in the home, you must disclose that to potential buyers. Required home inspections will often uncover lead paint, especially for older houses where lead paint may still be a problem. If you have taken steps to encapsulate lead, you should provide buyers with full documentation of the project so it won’t cause any problems later on.

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.

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.

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.

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