Can I paint over lead paint?

• <div><p>You can paint over lead paint, or “encapsulate” it with a special paint that includes an ingredient called an encapsulant. The EPA approves encapsulation as a <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-options-do-i-have-remove-lead-paint.htm">lead paint removal method</a> as long as the paint remains undisturbed. Standard types of paint without an “encapsulant” from the big box stores or hardware stores do not meet EPA standards for remediation of lead-based paint.</p></div>

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Q: Can I paint over lead paint?

• <div><p>You can paint over lead paint, or &ldquo;encapsulate&rdquo; it with a special paint that includes an ingredient called an encapsulant. The EPA approves encapsulation as a <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-options-do-i-have-remove-lead-paint.htm">lead paint removal method</a> as long as the paint remains undisturbed. Standard types of paint without an &ldquo;encapsulant&rdquo; from the big box stores or hardware stores do not meet EPA standards for remediation of lead-based paint.</p></div>

Q: Can you dispose of hazardous waste in a dumpster?

• <div><p>No, you can&rsquo;t place hazardous waste in a dumpster unless you specifically ordered a dumpster for hazardous waste removal. If the dumpster company finds hazardous waste that it didn&rsquo;t approve for dumping, the company will return the waste to you, and you&rsquo;ll likely face a fine for illegal dumping.</p></div>

Q: What factors affect testing costs?

• <div><p>Costs depend on test type, home size, number of testing locations, and whether follow-up testing is required.</p></div>

Q: How long does it take to get results from lead testing?

• <div><p>Results from professional lead testing are typically available within a few days to a week (2-7 days), depending on factors like laboratory processing times and the volume of samples being analyzed. Expedited services may also be available for urgent situations.</p></div>

Q: How do I know if my water main contains lead?

• <div><p>Determining if your water main contains lead involves a few steps. First, check the age of your property, as homes built before the 1980s might have lead pipes. Contact your water utility company for information on your service line material. Then, you can hire a professional plumber to conduct an inspection or use a lead testing kit to analyze water from the main line.</p></div>

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Essential Living was fast, detailed and thorough. The staff was polite and conscientious. The work was excellent. They color matched perfectly!
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Reviewed in April 2026
Efficient, professional and a job well done!
NMB Electric
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Reviewed in February 2025
Bill Hollingsworth and his sons Grey and Tye were called in after a disastrous experience with another company. They replaced dead plants and added new ones to create a paradise. They know their stuff. From fruit trees to bulbs they do it all. They are professionals who are dependable and...
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Reviewed in September 2024
Very hard working and very efficient. We discussed what they would do and they did it. I didn't have to hover over them. The job is something I had been putting off. Now I am so glad it is done and done well.
805 Tree Care Co
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Reviewed in August 2024
I needed to get popcorn ceiling removed throughout my entire home and I was drawn to this company because they had the most reasonable prices and quickest completion time. Matt was very communicative throughout the process and it’s clear that he has a lot of experience and knows his stuff. Matt...
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Rajaa and her assistant were very efficient and professional. It was fantastic to come into the living area and to see the floors shining and into the kitchen and see the dishes all put away. The bathrooms absolutely shined!
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Reviewed in May 2023
The crew showed up on time and were polite and professional. I absolutely love my new windows. I was quite impressed how they cleaned up after the work was completed.
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Removed 17 stumps already with 5 more to go. Revamping our entire yard and Norton Tree Care and crew are handling everything. Couldn’t be happier with the job they’ve done removing over 20,000 rocks and 12 tons of dirt from the property.
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They showed up on time and did a thorough job inspecting and repairing our clay roof tiles. We had several broken tiles that Dave replaced it now looks great again.
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Reviewed in July 2021
Prompt and experience. They know their stuff.
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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

You can paint over lead paint, or “encapsulate” it with a special paint that includes an ingredient called an encapsulant. The EPA approves encapsulation as a lead paint removal method as long as the paint remains undisturbed. Standard types of paint without an “encapsulant” from the big box stores or hardware stores do not meet EPA standards for remediation of lead-based paint.

No, you can’t place hazardous waste in a dumpster unless you specifically ordered a dumpster for hazardous waste removal. If the dumpster company finds hazardous waste that it didn’t approve for dumping, the company will return the waste to you, and you’ll likely face a fine for illegal dumping.

Costs depend on test type, home size, number of testing locations, and whether follow-up testing is required.

Results from professional lead testing are typically available within a few days to a week (2-7 days), depending on factors like laboratory processing times and the volume of samples being analyzed. Expedited services may also be available for urgent situations.

Determining if your water main contains lead involves a few steps. First, check the age of your property, as homes built before the 1980s might have lead pipes. Contact your water utility company for information on your service line material. Then, you can hire a professional plumber to conduct an inspection or use a lead testing kit to analyze water from the main line.

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