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Johnson City Area Home Builders Association

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Johnson City Area Home Builders Association

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57 years of experience

Non-Profit trade association dedicated to helping the local residential building industry and building professionals. We serve as a voice for the industry and an educator to the HBA members and public in an effort to safeguard and protect the dream of home ownership.

Non-Profit trade association dedicated to helping the local residential building industry and building professionals. We serve as a voice for the industry and an educator to the HBA members and public in an effort to safeguard and protect the dream of home ownership.


Greene's Lawn Care

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Greene's Lawn Care

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36 years of experience

Greene's Lawn Care provides high quality lawn and lanscaping with 20 years of experience and expertise. A+ with the business bureau and 100% custmer satisfaction with great references. We accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Amex, Cash, or Check.

Greene's Lawn Care provides high quality lawn and lanscaping with 20 years of experience and expertise. A+ with the business bureau and 100% custmer satisfaction with great references. We accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Amex, Cash, or Check.

Lead Testing and Removal questions, answered by experts

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

According to the EPA, there is no safe level of lead in the blood, and so the maximum contaminant level goal (MCLG) for lead in water is zero. Even at low levels, lead is harmful to human health. It can also remain in the body and build up over time with repeated exposure.

DIY kits are available, but professional testing provides more accurate results and legal documentation if remediation is needed.

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. 

Yes, testing professionals typically provide reports with recommendations for safe lead removal.

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