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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

Primary Environmental LLC

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Primary Environmental LLC

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Primary Environmental provides peace of mind & solutions for your indoor environmental needs. We have over 35 years of experience and offer the following services at a competitive price: *Certified mold inspections to confirm or deny the presence of toxic mold in the air or on surfaces, and identify the mold by type and concentration. *Indoor air quality evaluation to detect and quantify unhealthy air using proven sampling techniques and instant onsite diagnostics. *Asbestos surveys & testing to determine if any of the building materials in your house are asbestos containing, before doing the home remodel. *Many other tests to determine if the materials in your house are harmful

"I've used Primary Environmental LLC, for a few mold testing projects and I couldn't be happier with the service provided. From start to finish, Jim Bernard is professional, efficient and extremely knowledgeable. He is thorough in his assessment, meticulously inspecting ever corner to ensure no area is overlooked. He takes his time to explain the findings and recommends practical solutions to address the issue. What impressed me the most was his attention to detail and commitment to customer satisfaction. He answers all of my questions patiently and provides valuable insight to help prevent future mold growth. His expertise and dedication to his craft truly sets him apart!"

Tamika P on April 2024

Primary Environmental provides peace of mind & solutions for your indoor environmental needs. We have over 35 years of experience and offer the following services at a competitive price: *Certified mold inspections to confirm or deny the presence of toxic mold in the air or on surfaces, and identify the mold by type and concentration. *Indoor air quality evaluation to detect and quantify unhealthy air using proven sampling techniques and instant onsite diagnostics. *Asbestos surveys & testing to determine if any of the building materials in your house are asbestos containing, before doing the home remodel. *Many other tests to determine if the materials in your house are harmful

"I've used Primary Environmental LLC, for a few mold testing projects and I couldn't be happier with the service provided. From start to finish, Jim Bernard is professional, efficient and extremely knowledgeable. He is thorough in his assessment, meticulously inspecting ever corner to ensure no area is overlooked. He takes his time to explain the findings and recommends practical solutions to address the issue. What impressed me the most was his attention to detail and commitment to customer satisfaction. He answers all of my questions patiently and provides valuable insight to help prevent future mold growth. His expertise and dedication to his craft truly sets him apart!"

Tamika P on April 2024

Lead Testing and Removal questions, answered by experts

While not all homes built before 1978 contain lead paint, enough do, so you’ll still want to test to be on the safe side. The federal government banned lead-based paint for homes in 1978, but your state may have banned lead before that time. Around 24% of homes built between 1960 and 1977 contained lead-based paint, while 87% of homes built before 1940 contained lead-based paint.

“Testing” can start with your senses: Assessing your water’s appearance, taste, and smell can all be good first steps. The best way to know for sure what’s going on with your water is to use a well water testing kit, which can tell you about the specific levels of bacteria, dissolved solids, and hardness of your water with precision. Have a pro test your well water at least once per year.

With regular testing, treatment, and maintenance, water from a community well should be safe to drink. Unfortunately, the EPA does not regulate private wells, and contamination can happen. 

If you have doubts about the quality and safety of your drinking water, you have options for testing. You can pick up kits from your local home supply store or harvest samples and send them to a local testing facility. To get the most complete water quality testing and system diagnosis, seek a local well professional. They know what to test for and can recommend and implement a longer-lasting solution.

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.

If your home was built before 1978, there’s a chance that any paint on your hardwood floors could be lead paint—especially if it was already there when you moved in. Because lead is toxic, hiring a licensed pro to remove it is mandatory. The average price for professional lead paint removal ranges from $1,500 to $5,300 and depends on the scope of the project.

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