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BL Ohio
New to Angi

Serving South Shore, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Stop overpaying on Services and Projects for CEOs to take vacations and continue spending thousands on advertising!\nResidential and Commercial Clients (Not Customers), Services and Projects, is our main focus, with our driving force behind our day to day operations centering around, providing only the highest quality in the area and the best rates to our clients!\n\nFor over 25 Years BL has specialized in All Source Services, From The Footer To The Ridge, with pricing that always beats the big box companies and with quality that is far superior than your local handyman! (Trust us, we've seen some of the worst, and cleaned up after some of the worst)\nDon't let the handyman leave you an unfinished project! Don't let the big box companies tell you that, that service is for another contractor, or it will cost you thousands more! (Big Box Guys, frequently have left massive holes in Clients walls, huge messes on the floor and walls, holes in your yard, and just generally incomplete work, left for you to hire another company.)\n\nWe have never paid for advertising except for our website! \nOver 350 services and projects performed this year alone! No advertising required, just providing Top Tier Quality Standards is enough!\n\nMake BL your only call! No matter the client, Landlord, Homeowner, or Business Owner, we will work with you fully in house on your project or service, no service or project is too big! When we cant, WE hire the best of the best from our network of high quality service professionals, completing your project or service from Start To Finish!\n\nBuilding/Structural \nInterior and Exterior Home Renovations and Repairs\nBasement Finishing\nReal Estate Remodels and Repairs\nProject and Property Management\nHVAC\nWindow Treatments\nFlooring\nDrywall\nPaint\nPlumbing\nCustom Baths\nElectrical\nLighting\nCustom Kitchens\nCustom Millwork, Furniture and More\n\nCheck Out Our Website To Learn More and Get Started!\n\nWe Accept All Forms Of Payment, With Buy Now Pay Later Options Available!\n

FAQs for toxic lead testing projects in South Shore, KY

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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