Lead paint is one of those hidden hazards that can linger in older homes long after the last renovation. It might look harmless on the surface. However, when it peels or breaks down, it creates dust and chips that release toxic lead into the air and onto floors. Children often face the highest risks because […]
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NYC Lead Testing Requirements: A Quick Guide
Lead-based paint has been banned for decades. However, in New York City, the risks remain real. Many apartments and multifamily homes built before 1960 still contain lead. Peeling paint, window friction, or renovation work can spread hazardous dust. Children under six face the greatest danger because even small amounts of lead exposure can cause long-term developmental and […]
Read MoreHow Much Does Lead Testing Cost?
Across the United States, countless homes and buildings built before 1978 still carry a hidden risk: lead paint. This material, once commonly used in residential and commercial construction, can release toxic dust that endangers both children and adults. The question often comes up at the first sign of concern for families, landlords, and property managers: […]
Read MoreHow Long Does A Lead Inspection Take?
Peeling paint on a windowsill or cracked layers on an old doorframe may look like nothing more than routine maintenance. Yet, for homes built before 1978, those small details can conceal one of the most hazardous health hazards: lead. Families moving into an older property, landlords preparing for renovations, and buyers evaluating a historic home […]
Read MoreCommon Lead Poisoning Symptoms for Children and Adults
Is a hidden danger lurking in your home? Learn how lead poisoning symptoms impact your families health and how to protect your loved ones.
Read MoreProtecting You and Your Loved Ones From Radon Gas
When you buy or sell a home these days, you will more than likely run into questions regardingradon gas and radon testing. That’s because it is now becoming more widely known andunderstood that when high levels of this gas are present in your home, you and your familycould be at risk for developing serious health […]
Read MoreAsbestos Found in Children’s Makeup
According to a recent report published just a few days ago by CNN, asbestos was found in several eye shadow and other makeup products marketed towards children from international beauty giant Claire’s. Since the revelation, the company has pulled nine products off its shelves while awaiting third-party asbestos testing results. So what is asbestos, why is it so […]
Read MoreUnderstanding the Health Effects of Lead Paint
Lead is a naturally-occurring heavy metal that can be found in soil, water, and even air. However, the most common cause of lead poisoning is still exposure to lead-based paints and other building materials that pre-date regulations that disallow lead to be used in these types of products. Unfortunately, lead poisoning is still a very […]
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