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Testudo LLC

Lead Testing & Removal

About us

We are a family-run firm headquartered in Madison and serving all Wisconsin. At our website, you can quickly sign up for Lead Safe Renovator training. In addition to being a minority- and woman-owned business, we are members of the NAHB, NARI and ABC.

Business highlights

15 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Lead paint risk assessment Lead paint inspection Lead dust clearance Asbestos inspection HUD rehabilitation and EPA remodeling consult Lead Safe Renovator training Lead abatement training

Services we don't offer

Lead and asbestos removal.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
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MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

5.014 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
100%
4
0%
3
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2
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1
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Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.8
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.9
Showing 1-14 of 14 reviews

Liz H.
09/2023
5.0
Doug was extremely thorough and thoughtfully answered all of our questions during the lead investigation and once we had the report. Would definitely recommend for residential lead testing.
Description of Work: Lead test of entire home, soil around home, and water

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$915

Response from Testudo LLC
Thank you, [Member Name Removed]! It was a pleasure working for you.

william R.
05/2017
5.0
he was very professional, arriving on time, with all the necessary equipment, the results were in an easy to read and understand format. All he does is test, but if you just want testing done he is very good.
Description of Work: we needed to have our basement tested for mold AND he tested for asbestos under the old tile

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$400

Response from Testudo LLC
Thank you, Bill. We were glad to be of service.

Dan M.
02/2017
5.0
It went well, the inspection was thorough, and the inspector was professional. They also were less expensive than some other companies I looked at, who seemed more tailored for companies rather than house.
Description of Work: Check for lead and asbestos in my home, I got a report and a plan for remediation of lead paint, lead in dust or water, and possible asbestos flooring.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$600

Yashira Z.
07/2016
5.0
Excellent Job.
Description of Work: Lead inspection of the exterior of a duplex (both units)

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

Donna P.
07/2015
5.0
unknown
Description of Work: tested home for lead and asbestos

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Ashley G.
05/2015
5.0
Very informative and helpful. I was able to be there during testing, and he was able to let me know immediately where the lead problems were and how to remediate them.
Description of Work: Checked every surface inside and outside home for lead.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$400

Kirstin B.
03/2015
5.0
I called Testudo to discuss my concerns about potential lead paint on my basement walls. The person on the phone was very helpful and listened to my concerns. We were able (fortunately) to schedule same-day service. He showed up promptly at the time we agreed on and immediately went to work on testing the walls of immediate concern. Because we had time left in the hour allotted, we were able to test more rooms in my house and discover that despite the fact I have a 60+ year old house, I did not have lead paint on my walls. It was such a relief to have instant results that are scientifically verifiable instead of relying on the lead test kits from the hardware store. When I continue on with my household renovations, I won't have to worry about paying extra for lead-safe renovations because my interior walls do not contain any lead paint. The money I spent with Testudo was well spent both in terms of peace of mind and future renovation costs. I wish I'd used their services when I purchased my house years ago!
Description of Work: Performed lead check on household walls using XRF machine.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

Ila C.
06/2014
5.0
After living in our house for a few years, we started noticing our paint chipping and flaking off. Since we have a toddler and suspected there was lead in the paint, we decided to hire a pro to take a look. And we're glad we did! Doug spent hours scanning every nook and cranny, even in areas we never thought to look. Along the way, he answered lots of questions and was generally great at easing my worries. Even after the service, he was extremely responsive to followup questions on the phone and email. The provided report was very comprehensive, easy to read and included handy recommendations for what to do next for the areas that tested positive. All in all, a great experience.
Description of Work: Scanned interior/exterior for lead paint, sampled around the house and in dirt outside for external lab tests.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$612

Teddy M.
01/2014
5.0
It went very well. They're like the superman of lead-testing. Very thorough and with x-ray vision (they do have a radioactive gun!) Afterwards they sent us a report in meticulous detail. I still asked follow up questions. They always seemed content to answer them. We hired them again to lead-test our water and our kitchen floor for asbestos. Samantha and Doug were a pleasure to have around and we have a lot of trust in their judgement and their methods. And they like our dog.
Description of Work: They examined the entire house for lead paint and lead dust. They also examined potential causes of lead dust.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$650

Leah S.
09/2013
5.0
Great! Doug was friendly, knowledgable, and efficient. I have already recommended him to a friend. I got results on the spot and a report emailed later.
Description of Work: Tested various surfaces for lead paint.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

Jeffrey J.
06/2013
5.0
Samantha and Doug were very professional and personable. They worked quickly which was great because I went with an hourly rate option. I had planned on having some suspect materials tested for asbestos. I only learned on site from the listing agent that my realtor had directly misinformed me and that I couldn't test for asbestos because of the way the offer was set up. I was really bothered by this because my realtor had wrongly answered direct questions about this while we were writing the offer and I didn't want to be stuck paying for a huge asbestos abatement . Samantha and Doug were totally cool. When I was talking with Samantha she just asked me a couple of questions about distance from work, etc. and effortlessly made me think of the bigger picture with just a couple questions.
Description of Work: Testudo tested a home for lead paint. I had put an offer on the house and wanted to ensure that the exterior was not painted with lead because it was in rough shape.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$225

Philip W.
07/2012
5.0
Samantha was very thorough, and also flexible when I wanted different surfaces tested in multiple places. She helped me understand what the test did and what the results meant, and I would definitely recommend her. She was also very responsive through email and over the phone with questions I had about the process.
Description of Work: Did a complete lead inspection of my house, using an XRF gun on all painted surfaces and taking some dust, paint, and varnish samples as well.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

M J.
09/2011
5.0
Gave me an estimate; later came and checked for lead in old wood floor (it doesn't take long); all went as anticipated. Punctual, pleasant, professional. Excellent service.
Description of Work: Checked for lead in old wood floor (required by law before restoring old wood floors). Used latest equipment

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

Kerry M.
07/2011
5.0
This was a wonderful service and Samantha, the president of the company and the woman who did the testing, was incredible. She was very thorough and extremely helpful. She answered all our questions, even though, by doing so, she had quite a late day. I can't recommend her highly enough.
Description of Work: This was a complete risk assessment of lead in our homes - walls, windows, soil, dust. She even tested some dishes we were concerned about.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

    Contact information

    PO Box 3280, Madison, WI 53704

    http://www.testudoonline.com

    Service hours

    Monday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Licensing

    Insured

    No License Required for Trade

    Trade License Number
    130140
    Trade License Locale
    Wisconsin
    Trade License Authority
    Department of Health Services
    Trade License Expiration
    12/31/2016

    Eco-friendly Accreditations

    LEED Accredited Professional
    No
    Energy Star Partner
    No
    EPA Lead-Safe Certified
    Yes
    Use Green Products or Work Practices
    Yes
    State Contractor License Requirements

    All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

    *Contact business to see additional licenses.


    Service Categories

    Lead Testing & Removal

    FAQ

    Testudo LLC is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.

    Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Testudo LLC accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
    Yes, Testudo LLC offers free project estimates.
    Yes, Testudo LLC offers eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, Testudo LLC does not offer a senior discount.
    No, Testudo LLC does not offer emergency services.
    No, Testudo LLC does not offer warranties.
    Testudo LLC offers the following services: Lead paint risk assessment Lead paint inspection Lead dust clearance Asbestos inspection HUD rehabilitation and EPA remodeling consult Lead Safe Renovator training Lead abatement training
    Lead and asbestos removal.

    Contact information

    PO Box 3280, Madison, WI 53704

    http://www.testudoonline.com

    Service hours

    Monday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM