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Quality Calvary Construction, LLC
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Toxic Lead - AbatementToxic Lead - Testing

Serving Kelso, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

"Larry was an absolute pleasure to work with. He replied promptly to emails and calls. He was able to match the existing color perfectly as I wanted to retain the color even though the entire home and shop were repainted. He changed the trim color, at my request, which really made a difference in appearance. I also asked about some additional work regarding the siding on the shop and thought his price was very fair. That work was also completed quickly and professionally."
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Recommended by85%of homeowners
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JBC Group Solutions Inc
4.0(
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Toxic Lead - AbatementToxic Lead - Testing

Serving Kelso, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Emergency services offered

"They did a real good job. They were real professional. We can now open the garage door from the inside of the house and now it is so smooth that we have to check to see if we hit the button to open it or close it.  Before we used to know when it was opening or closing because it used to make a noise. It helps when you move to a city where you are new. "
Custom Staircases
Custom Exterior Restoration
Custom Bathrooms
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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The Mold Consultants
New to Angi
Toxic Lead - Testing

Serving Kelso, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Have An Indoor Air Quality Problem? \n\n Got Mold? \n\n Worried About Bacteria?\n\n Concerned About Radon, Carbon Monoxide, Asbestos, Lead, or \n Another Indoor Air Contaminant/Pollutant?\n\n We Are The Safe and Affordable Solution to Your Indoor Air Quality Problem.\n\nThe Mold Consultants specializes in toxic mold, bacterial, environmental, hazardous, pollutant, and contaminant testing and inspection services. We provide state of the art testing for commercial and residential clients who expect accurate, thorough and understandable testing and reporting services. We are the safe and affordable solution to your indoor air quality problems. \n\nHow The Mold Consultants will help you....\n\n* You will find out if you have an indoor air quality problem and why you have it.\n* You will learn how extensive your indoor air quality problem is.\n* You will understand exactly what types of pollutants, contaminants, mold, and bacteria you have in your home.\n* You will receive a detailed plan to clean up the pollutant, contaminant, mold, or bacteria yourself, or you can use the plan to solicit competitive bids from contractors.\n* You will find our indoor air quality testing and assessment services affordable.\n* You will receive piece of mind that the air in your home is safe!\n\nLeft untreated a mold, bacteria, or pollutant problem only gets worse and continues to negatively effect you and family.\n\nCall us today!!!!

Lead Testing and Removal questions, answered by experts

A lead paint inspection is a thorough examination and assessment of a building or structure to determine the presence of lead-based paint. Lead-based paint was commonly used in buildings before 1978 when its health hazards were fully understood. Lead is toxic and can pose health risks, particularly to young children and pregnant women. Getting a lead paint inspection means finding a lead paint inspector to examine the surfaces of the building—such as walls, ceilings, doors, windows, and other painted areas—and identify the presence of lead-based paint.

According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), hazardous waste is generally classified into four main categories:

1. Characteristic Wastes: These exhibit at least one of four hazardous traits: ignitability (flammable, like gasoline), corrosivity (can rust or decompose materials, like car batteries), reactivity (unstable and can explode, like aerosol cans), or toxicity (harmful when ingested, like lead-based paint).

2. Listed Wastes: These are specific wastes from manufacturing and industrial processes that the EPA has officially designated as hazardous. They include byproducts from processes that use solvents, pesticides, and other chemicals.

3. Universal Wastes: These are commonly generated hazardous items that are subject to streamlined regulations. Examples include batteries, pesticides, mercury-containing equipment (e.g., bulbs), and some lamps.

4. Mixed Wastes: This category includes waste that contains both hazardous and radioactive components, making it subject to regulation by both the EPA and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

You can expect to pay between $200 and $400 for a lead inspection, where your local lead testing pro will scan surfaces and items with an X-ray fluorescent analyzer. Lead risk assessments are slightly different and run around $800 to $2,000. A pro may find lead during an evaluation, and create a removal strategy.

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. 

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

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