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Rapid Response Restoration
4.8(
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Serving Sewanee, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Rapid response restoration provides unparalleled service to residential and commercial customers, 24 hours a day - 7 days a week. We specialize in loss mitigation, resstoration and reconstruction; treating every claim, regardless of size with urgency, compassion, and integrity. Our response times are unmatched and we guarantee to be on the scene within one hour after notification. We exercise the highest levels of safety and are a drug free work place, with random drug screen of all employees. We strive to develop and foster relationships with both the customers and adjusters. Our goal is to perform quality work restoring your property to its original conditon, completed in a timely manner and thus ensuring that the customer's life or business is minimally impacted. We take pride in our business values, professionalism, excellence and integrity. Our motto is "excellence" in every aspect of the claim from start to completion.

Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Professional Home Inspections, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Sewanee, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Warranties offered

We are a premier home inspection company, serving Lincoln, Franklin, Giles, Bedford, Coffee, Marshall and Moore Counties of Middle Tennessee. We specialize in the following types of Inspections: Pre-Purchase Inspection, New Construction Inspections, Pre-Warranty Expiration Inspections, Investor Property Inspections, Seller Certified Home Program (Pre-Listing Inspections), Foreclosed Home Inspections, Preventative Maintenance Inspections. Additionally, we offer Radon and Mold Inspections along with the home inspection or as a stand-alone inspection. You will receive a hard copy of the inspection report and copy w/photos on a CD within 48 hours. We are licensed and insured.

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Bio-One of Chattanooga
New to Angi

Serving Sewanee, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Bio- One of Chattanooga Hoarding has become the leader in hoarding removal and remediation throughout Chattanooga. We have achieved this lofty status by maintaining our strict principles of adhering to our core company beliefs regarding a deep found respect for our clients and their situation, as well as a genuine desire to help them get their lives back on track, and a sincere appreciation for entrusting us to assist them in this effort. We understand that a hoarding matter is a deeply emotional and challenging time in the lives of all parties involved, and many times affects all aspects of a persons life. In many cases, the family members and loved ones of a hoarder often feel helpless and unable to cope with this situation, and do not know how or where to even begin to look for help. This is why people turn to us to assist them in addressing these types of matters.

FAQs for toxic lead testing projects in Sewanee, TN

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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