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Q: What is considered hazardous waste?

• <div><p>Hazardous waste is waste that poses a threat to human or environmental health. This generally refers to waste that is flammable, corrosive, toxic, or reactive. To confirm if the waste you need to remove <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-is-hazardous-waste.htm">is considered hazardous waste</a>, contact your local hazardous waste facility.</p></div>

Q: What is the acceptable amount of lead in drinking water?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

Q: How much does lead testing cost?

• <div><p>Testing typically costs between $200 and $600, depending on the number of samples and laboratory analysis.</p></div>

Q: How do I prepare for lead testing?

• <div><p>Avoid disturbing suspected lead-containing materials and follow professional guidance on sample collection.</p></div>

Q: Do I have to remove lead-based paint?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

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Last update on May 21, 2026

Reviewed in May 2026
Those two guys are the best they know what they're doing and they do their work no playing around both very polite gentlemen and their price just could not be beat and I tried so I encourage everyone if you need electrical work done these are the men for the job on a scale of 1 to 10 these guys...
Focus Electric LLC
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Reviewed in April 2026
Juan Noguera and Victor Morales were on time, professional , pleasant and efficient. They completed the job in a timely manner and cleaned all remaining debris up completely. They explained what they did when the job was completed. Alec, the electrician, was friendly and found a work around...
JES Foundation Repair
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Reviewed in September 2025
they were professional and completed the work timely, and did a great cleanup job after
Executive Floors LLC
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Reviewed in August 2024
Arbor Docs is the way to go for tree removal! The team was very professional and courteous. From the time I contacted them for service until everything was done was like 3 days! They had both trees down in no time. The only hiccup was the loader had a slight mechanical issue which forced them...
Arbor Docs, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2024
Very prompt and professional. I will hire them again and again.
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Reviewed in August 2024
Courteous employees and owner of company understood the scope and requirements of entire project. Oner and employees worked through inclement to complete the project. Everyone made every effort to exceed requests and satisfaction of property owner with final project. Owner of company...
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Reviewed in February 2024
Detach Reset Solar did a great job repairing my solar. They were fast and knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend this company.
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Reviewed in July 2022
Reliable and do good operations.
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Reviewed in March 2022
They were prompt, and did an excellent job of keeping the work area clean. The end result was beautiful.
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Reviewed in November 2021
He did a nice job and thorough and it's an exceptional job and they cleaned up after.
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Benjamin Bear Associates / O.L. TURNER & Sons Inc.

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Toxic Lead - AbatementToxic Lead - Testing

Serving Rocky Mount, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1968

Emergency services offered

"He showed up on time but, didn't get done what I wanted done in the time that I bought from the big deal. I think it should have taken him two hours. It was easy to schedule."

Recommended by58%of homeowners

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Lead Testing and Removal questions, answered by experts

Hazardous waste is waste that poses a threat to human or environmental health. This generally refers to waste that is flammable, corrosive, toxic, or reactive. To confirm if the waste you need to remove is considered hazardous waste, contact your local hazardous waste facility.

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.

Testing typically costs between $200 and $600, depending on the number of samples and laboratory analysis.

Avoid disturbing suspected lead-containing materials and follow professional guidance on sample collection.

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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