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Q: Do home inspectors check for lead paint?

• <div><p>No, a <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/whats-included-home-inspection-report.htm">standard home inspection includes</a> the basics and does not offer lead paint testing. Professional lead paint inspectors need specific licenses to perform these inspections, which not all home inspectors have. If you suspect lead paint in the home you are about to purchase, you will need to pay separately to have that done. If the findings come back positive, you may be able to negotiate with the buyer to cover the cost of the removal.</p></div>

Q: Does homeowners insurance cover lead paint removal?

• <div><p>No. Standard homeowners insurance does not cover any kind of lead remediation, focusing instead on sudden, unpreventable events like fires and theft. Many insurance companies will specifically exclude lead paint removal, since it tends to be an expensive and unavoidable project. The exception is if the lead surface is damaged during a covered event (like a flood) and homeowners insurance pays its replacement.</p></div>

Q: How long does testing take?

• <div><p>Sampling typically takes 1-3 hours, and depending on the provider, lab results are available within 2-7 days.</p></div>

Q: Do you have to remove lead paint?

• <div><p>You do not have to remove lead paint if the surface is not chipping or peeling or if there are no pregnant people or children under the age of six who live in or regularly visit your home. Lead paint is a particular risk for young children whose brains and bodies are not fully developed. Experts strongly recommend that you call a pro to remove lead paint if it&rsquo;s peeling or flaking, no matter who lives in the home. You can experience lead poisoning by breathing in or ingesting just a small amount of it.</p></div>

Q: How do you test for lead in your water?

• <div><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-test-for-lead-in-water-for.htm">How you test for lead in your water</a> depends on the source of your home's water supply. If you have municipal water, your local water system may offer to test the water for free or may connect you to a lab that will perform the testing.</p><p>If you have a private well that provides drinking water, you are responsible for testing it for lead. Look for a lab that is accredited by your state's Department of Environmental Protection to perform the test.</p></div>

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Last update on October 16, 2024

Reviewed in October 2024
Professional young man went above and beyond to clean my garage and back yard. He listened to my concerns and hauled exactly what I needed in a timely manner, very attentive to detail. 10/10 recommend. Thank you Cory with Grean Junk Removal
Grean Junk Removal & Services
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Reviewed in September 2024
I hired Scott to remove piles of junk that were scattered around my property. He cleaned up all the piles in a timely manner and his prices were very fair. He got the job done quicker than anticipated. He is a hard worker and professional in what he does. I highly recommend Scott.
SCOTT PETERSEN SERVICES INC
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Reviewed in May 2024
Yeah this company makes it look easy. Service with a smile. I called them for help with junk removal and I cannot say enough good things about them. Best service hands down. Best part is their prices are very reasonable.Thank you EZ Junk Removal and Hauling!
EZ Junk Removal & Hauling
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Reviewed in August 2023
Crew did a great job removing trees, grinding stumps and clearing shrubs.
Climb and Cut
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Reviewed in September 2022
Great company to work with. They removed All the hard water deposits off my old windows. I have trued to remove the build up many times but could not do it. The young man that did the work was pollite ,fast & neat. I shall recommend them to my friends.
Pristine Window Cleaning
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Reviewed in May 2022
They removed 5 dead or dying redwood trees from my back yard. They were on time, cleaned up all the mess completed everything for the agreed on price. Great job, I will definitely use them again if needed! DougVA
B&M Gardening and Tree Service
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Reviewed in April 2022
They did an excellent job. We had a tree stump removed/ground and hauling away all of the waste from when the tree was cut. Did exactly the job we discussed when he gave a quote. Courteous, professional, on time and left the job site clean, all for a very reasonable price. Would highly...
Don's Tree Service
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Reviewed in June 2021
They removed two trees and trimmed one. The technicians arrived on time and completed the work quickly. They were polite and efficient.
Cal State Tree Service
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Reviewed in February 2021
Very efficient ,professional, prompt and honest. Great! customer care. Gas line adapter removed and capped off original gas line. Due to wall heater removal. A GOD sent people. Tys. Clover Plumbing. I highly recommend them.
Clover Plumbing, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2020
To be very honest,I did not know what to expect What I wanted was someone to come in,take sample of air in our attic to see if We had mold..Based on that test we would then moved forward and fix the problem. However she did a through job including Air quality water damage and mold.
Mold Detective
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"We got really lucky finding Terry! He helped us renovate our entire home which was in really poor shape when we purchased it. Terry's quotes were fair and competitive, and his team did a great job with everything we designed in the house. After trusting him with our house interior, we also hired him to pain our exterior and fix our road which collapsed during the rains. We look forward to working with him again in the future and would recommend him to anyone we know. Thank you Terry!"

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Lead Testing and Removal questions, answered by experts

No, a standard home inspection includes the basics and does not offer lead paint testing. Professional lead paint inspectors need specific licenses to perform these inspections, which not all home inspectors have. If you suspect lead paint in the home you are about to purchase, you will need to pay separately to have that done. If the findings come back positive, you may be able to negotiate with the buyer to cover the cost of the removal.

No. Standard homeowners insurance does not cover any kind of lead remediation, focusing instead on sudden, unpreventable events like fires and theft. Many insurance companies will specifically exclude lead paint removal, since it tends to be an expensive and unavoidable project. The exception is if the lead surface is damaged during a covered event (like a flood) and homeowners insurance pays its replacement.

Sampling typically takes 1-3 hours, and depending on the provider, lab results are available within 2-7 days.

You do not have to remove lead paint if the surface is not chipping or peeling or if there are no pregnant people or children under the age of six who live in or regularly visit your home. Lead paint is a particular risk for young children whose brains and bodies are not fully developed. Experts strongly recommend that you call a pro to remove lead paint if it’s peeling or flaking, no matter who lives in the home. You can experience lead poisoning by breathing in or ingesting just a small amount of it.

How you test for lead in your water depends on the source of your home's water supply. If you have municipal water, your local water system may offer to test the water for free or may connect you to a lab that will perform the testing.

If you have a private well that provides drinking water, you are responsible for testing it for lead. Look for a lab that is accredited by your state's Department of Environmental Protection to perform the test.

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