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Lawson Home Services, LLC
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Serving Denton, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

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Emergency services offered

"Very professional, knowledgeable, courteous and very customer focused. Would definitely use their services again!"
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Shoreline Painting Inc.
New to Angi

Serving Denton, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Shoreline Painting Inc. is owned by Floyd Robinson, a licensed painter and small-business owner with more than 25 years of professional painting experience. Shoreline Painting was founded in June 2005. and is based out of Easton, Md., serving the Eastern Shore and Annapolis areas. Shoreline has experience in everything from small jobs on residential properties to larger jobs on estates and at commercial businesses. Estimates are free.

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D M Murphy Services
New to Angi

Serving Denton, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 1981

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Contractural arrangement with detailed proposal and pricing \nContractural arrangement by the hour with max vs min range \nNo deposit in advance required to start \nAccept personal checks, bank money orders, cash, credit card checks and credit cards

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Harvard Environmental, Inc.
New to Angi

Serving Denton, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Asbestos Inspections, Asbestos Sample analysis Lab Services, Asbestos Air Sampling, Project Management, Lead Paint Inspection, Lead Paint Risk Assessment, Project Management Services, Mold Inspection, Mold Sampling, Water sampling, Soil Sampling, Drone Inspection Services, Environmental Consulting Services

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FAQs for toxic lead testing projects in Denton, MD

If your home was built before 1978, there’s a strong chance it contains lead-based paint. Many pre-1980 houses also contain lead in their plumbing and decorative materials, so age alone is a significant red flag. Older homes near industrial areas face an even higher risk. Because you can’t confirm lead by sight, scheduling a test is the safest way to protect your family.

In older houses, lead can lurk in painted trim, window sashes, soil around the foundation, plumbing pipes, and even vintage hardware. The metal is toxic, and children and pregnant women are most at risk. Exposure can trigger developmental delays, learning problems, and organ damage. Because the EPA links even low levels to serious health effects, test every suspected surface and address any hazards right away.

A positive test means lead is present somewhere you can touch, breathe, or disturb. The next step is a full risk assessment to map exactly where the hazard lies and outline the safest fix: encapsulation, enclosure, or full removal. Repairs start at $1,000 but can exceed $10,000 for complete elimination, so act quickly and hire certified pros to keep your family safe.

EPA lead certification proves that inspectors, risk assessors, and abatement contractors follow federal safety rules under the Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Program. The credential costs an average of $300, and certified professionals can legally test, contain, or remove lead hazards. Hiring a certified pro protects you from fines and ensures the work meets strict health standards.

Lead-based paint looks no different from any other paint, so you can’t identify it by color or sheen. Even flawless walls may hide it. If paint starts chipping, flaking, or peeling, schedule a professional test right away. Only laboratory-grade testing confirms lead and guides the safest fix for your home.

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