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TP Environmental Consulting LLC
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Serving West Paris, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

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Emergency services offered

REAL ESTATE HOME INSPECTIONS\n RESIDENTIAL - COMMERCIAL BUILDING INSPECTIONS\n ENVIRONMENTAL INSPECTIONS & TESTING\n MOLD, RADON, FORMALDEHYDE\n METH LAB EVALUATION and TESTING \n THIRD PARTY CODE ENFORCEMENT INSPECTORS\n\n Our inspectors hold engineering degrees and are certified by the State of Maine in Building Codes and hold numerous Professional Certifications

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Acadia Contractors
New to Angi

Serving West Paris, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Acadia Contractors specializes in Asbestos Removal across the state of Maine and New Hampshire. We have the most experience in the industry and give our customers the quality they deserve. As a DEP Licensed Asbestos Training Facility, we even train our competition. No one knows asbestos like we do. Give us a call for a free quote today!

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Consider it Done Painting Services...and more!
New to Angi

Serving West Paris, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

With over 10 years experience within the company we are able to provide that clean, new, professional paint job that your looking for. Consider it done painting has done numerous residential jobs of all shapes and sizes both interior and exterior. We have also done bigger and more strenuous jobs that include public libraries, town halls, and commercial warehouses that posed no problem to our team of professionals. We are a FULLY INSURED company with multiple LEAD CERTIFIED renovators, and we guarantee every job 100% every time!

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FAQs for toxic lead testing projects in West Paris, ME

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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