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AirMD
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Serving Fort Walton Beach, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

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Warranties offered

AirMD is an environmental science based company offering indoor air quality testing including mold, chemical, bacteria, allergy, chinese drywall, as well as water testing. \nAirMD works directly for homeowners businesses as well as for restoration and remediation companies, and performs both testing and post remediation clearance evaluations. \nAirMD also sells innovative bio-based non-chemical cleaning products important to all health-conscious including individuals, especially those who are hyper allergenic, chemically sensitive or immune-compromised.

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XRC LLC
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Serving Fort Walton Beach, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

LET THE VISION BEGIN\nNo one vision is the same. Each is unique. What you like. What you love. What you want. \n\nXRC’s focus on attention to detail, communication, teamwork and timely execution makes us the leading General Contractor in the state of Florida. We’ve built our business on turning our customers visions into reality and we’d like to do the same for you.\n\nWe are efficient, resourceful and thorough. And we will be here for you whenever, however and wherever you need us.\n.

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FAQs for toxic lead testing projects in Fort Walton Beach, FL

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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