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Home Environmental Quality Engineering
4.9(
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Serving Los Angeles, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I was very pleased with the service I received from Home Environmental. Joe and his team were very responsive, knowledgeable, and professional. They explained every step of the process in great detail and we received the results from the testing within 24 hours!"
Response time1 day
Response rate96%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Restoration Hunter
5.0(
2
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Serving Los Angeles, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"He was friendly, very professional, and answered all my questions clearly about how mold happens in a home. His reasonable estimate and scope of work. What are the steps for mold remediation? Furthermore, I had delicate items around the work area. He was very successful in making sure that nothing was damaged. "Think floor demolition in a China shop" where none of the dishes gets broken. I highly recommend restoration Hunter if you have to deal with mold in the home."
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Kurtis Environmental
5.0(
6
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Serving Los Angeles, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

"Representative arrived before the scheduled time (which was not a problem for us).  We requested lead paint testing of the kitchen area where some minor modifications were to be done.  Testing was a requirement from the contractor.
He offered to test other adjacent areas at no charge.  He was friendly, polite and the whole process took less than 30 minutes.
Lastly, the cost was considerably less than other vendors, including the one referred by the big box home improvement store.


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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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THE MOLD DETECTIVE
4.8(
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Serving Los Angeles, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"One of the paint estimators that I used mentioned that he thought I had mold on the ceiling. I wanted to make sure that there was no mold before I began the painting work. So I called The Mold Detective. I have never had an experience with calling a mold company before because I didn?t suspect we had it. They were very good, and I had good results with them. They gave me a certificate to show for sure that I had no mold. He was very thorough in all the work that he did and answered all my questions. He gave me a thorough report that I am comfortable to show if anyone asks for it. The price was a little stiff. They actually didn?t do any work other than check, and that did not take long. What I paid for maybe was for the report. I really thought that the price was pretty high. I would use them again in the future if necessary."
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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AM:PM Restorations & Construction Inc.
5.0(
16
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Serving Los Angeles, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My remediation was challenging because I live a couple states away from the house I own. I had received a quote from another company saying that my whole bathroom needed to be torn out. When AM/PM inspected, they suspected that the damage was not that widespread. Sure enough, when they did the demo, the mold had not spread widely into the walls. I appreciated their honesty, even though it meant a smaller job. Maya came to the house to assess the damage, then remained my point of contact throughout the job. She was kind, knowledgable and professional. She even recommended a 3rd party testing company to come and certify their work. AND all of this happened over the Christmas holiday. I was very happy with the service overall. My bathroom looks great and I have a certificate of remediation for my tenants. Thankful for this team."
Mold remediation in kitchen cabinets
Mold remediation
Black mold on the wood structure
Mold remediation in kitchen cabinets
Mold remediation

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Response time1 day
Response rate87%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for toxic lead testing projects in Los Angeles, CA

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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