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Q: Why is lead paint toxic?

• <div><p>Lead toxicity comes from inhaling lead or consuming it. Before the 1980s, when the government banned lead from consumer use, it could be found in paint, plumbing, pipes, ceramics, and even gasoline. Lead paint is toxic for the same reason lead itself is toxic, which is why lead poisoning from paint presents the same as lead poisoning from water or food sources, with a slight increase in respiratory symptoms vs. digestive symptoms. Lead paint is most dangerous when it&rsquo;s old and peeling, cracking, or otherwise disturbed. This increases the concentration in the air and, therefore, in breathable air. </p></div>

Q: What steps should be taken if lead is found in a property?

• <div><p>If lead is detected in a property, steps should include arranging for professional removal or containment, notifying all occupants, and implementing interim safety measures to reduce exposure.</p></div>

Q: How do you safely remove lead paint?

• <div><p>The safest way to remove lead-based paint is by letting a professional take over. For most people, <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-cost-removing-lead-paint.htm">lead paint removal costs</a> an average of $3,400. You should never attempt to dry sand old lead-based paint surfaces by hand. Most professionals use a paint stripper to do the job followed by wet scraping, but if you don&rsquo;t want to remove lead paint, another option is to paint over it. Only consider this option if the old lead paint finish isn&rsquo;t flaking or cracked.</p></div>

Q: Is exterior paint toxic after it dries?

• <div><p>Exterior paint contains a higher level of VOCs, which can be dangerous if you&rsquo;re exposed to it for a long period of time. The good news is that paint&rsquo;s toxicity reduces significantly once fully dried and cured. Do not keep open exterior paint cans in your home, basement, or garage, exposing your household to harmful chemicals over time.</p></div>

Q: What does lead dust look like?

• <div><p>Unfortunately, lead dust does not look different from any other type of dust. You cannot detect it with the naked eye. To determine if you have lead dust in your home, you will need to hire a local company to take a sample from the paint and test it for you in a lab.</p></div>

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Last update on August 09, 2024

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...
Clark Drywall Inc.
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Reviewed in December 2022
The installer manage to blow out the waterheater pilot. Did not notice and leaf my elderly tenants with cold water. My tenant hired a handy man to relight it. Otherwise the installation was good. Price excellent.
SoCal Climate Control - Bakersfield
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Reviewed in July 2022
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.
Norton Tree Care
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Reviewed in May 2021
They did a great and thorough job of removing all of my unwanted waste . They were very polite, helpful flexible and professional. And you canâ t complain about the price. Would definitely recommend them.
805 Haulers and Junk Removal, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2019
I have a pretty good familiarity and some actual experience with the construction trades in the residential setting. With this background, I wholeheartedly commend Ray Hirzel, owner of Reliable HVAC, and give him a 5 star plus rating. The work he performed for me was the removal and...
Reliable HVAC
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Reviewed in June 2019
I am trying to get in touch with Rios to come and finish the job I hired him for. I stated that I wanted two trees severely trimmed and a dead small tree removed. The dead tree was removed and from pictures taken by my property manager, next to nothing was taken off the trees as far as...
Rios Tree Service, Inc.
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Reviewed in April 2019
From demolition to completion, working with Dan Kies of Affordable Construction was a great experience. He took on our extensive and complex back yard project with confidence, creativity, and skill. Dan is, in a word, dependable. This project started with the demolition and removal of an old...
Affordable Construction Services
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Reviewed in December 2018
I would highly recommend M&M Tree Service to anyone !! Miguel and his crew were highly skilled, super attentive to our tree removal and trimming needs, and left a very clean job site when they completed the work we all agreed on. We ( and our neighbors) are all very grateful for improving not...
MM Central Coast Landscape, Inc.
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Reviewed in December 2017
Most of the work was completed as promised, however they failed to complete the shrub removal and left debris on the property. They would not complete the work unless I paid them additional money. As you can see from the photos, a significant amount of work remained I completed.
Dreamland Tree Service
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MD Trees Corporation

5.0(

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Lawn & Yard Waste Clean UpLawn Care - Fall / Spring Clean Up - For Business

Serving Santa Ynez, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"it went great! The tree was removed quickly but more importantly safely I will for sure be using MD trees again!"

Response time1 day

7 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by71%of homeowners

Lawn & Yard Waste Clean Up

Serving Santa Ynez, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This project for my tree removal was fast, easy and very clean. Communication with this company was amazing. Not only did they leave us with a clean exterior but as well took care of our surroundings. Thank you 805 tree care!"

Response time1 day

Response rate98%

13 neighbors recently requested a quote

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MM Central Coast Landscape, Inc.

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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a LawnLawn & Yard Waste Clean Up

Serving Santa Ynez, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1995

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Miguel and his team were awesome. They topped, trimmed and thinned over grown shrubs and trees in our hard to access yard. They were prompt, thorough and knowledgeable in tree pruning. They cleaned up well and hauled away the debris. Highly recommend. I will have them back!"

Response time2 days

14 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by96%of homeowners

Lawn & Yard Waste Clean UpLawn Care - Fall / Spring Clean Up - For Business

Serving Santa Ynez, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Such an amazing experience they were extremely professional and did an excellent job. I will certainly call them if I need another job done!"

Response time1 day

2 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by92%of homeowners

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Shofar Landscape Contracting

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Lawn & Yard Waste Clean UpLawn Care - Fall / Spring Clean Up - For Business

Serving Santa Ynez, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Excellent work. He did what he said he was going to do, remove ivy from an old fence. Cheerful, always smiling and efficient. Good cleanup. Would hire Raphael again without hesitation."

Response time1 day

Response rate87%

6 neighbors recently requested a quote

Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a Lawn

Serving Santa Ynez, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Garcia Gardening is efficient, responsible, and reliable. Responds to questions and follows through."

Response time6 hrs

Response rate100%

22 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Sunset Landscape and Maintenance Company

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Lawn & Yard Waste Clean UpLawn Care - Maintain and Mow a LawnLawn Care - Fall / Spring Clean Up - For Business

Serving Santa Ynez, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Tavo from Sunset Landscape did a great job on our big yard cleanup, he responded right away and completed the work the next day - we are hiring him to do our bi-weekly maintenance and on future landscaping projects."

Response time5 hrs

Response rate95%

56 neighbors recently requested a quote

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J W's Weed Whacking, Brush Clearing Service and Gardening Services

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Lawn & Yard Waste Clean UpLawn Care - Maintain and Mow a LawnLawn Care - Fall / Spring Clean Up - For Business

Serving Santa Ynez, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"When the schedule was finalized, the executed the job and everyone was satisfied!"

Response time4 hrs

53 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by86%of homeowners

Waste, Junk, Building Materials and Debris - Remove and Haul

Serving Santa Ynez, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Hauling 24/7 proudly serves the entire Santa Barbara & Ventura County area with efficient, eco-friendly junk hauling services. Whether you're downtown, on the coast, or in nearby neighborhoods, we're here to help manage your waste responsibly.\n\n

14 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Serving Santa Ynez, CA and surrounding areas

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"Did a great job of trimming and shaping by very large bougainvillea tree/bush that had not been trimmed in over 10 years. Very reasonable price.."

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Leaf Removal questions, answered by experts

Lead toxicity comes from inhaling lead or consuming it. Before the 1980s, when the government banned lead from consumer use, it could be found in paint, plumbing, pipes, ceramics, and even gasoline. Lead paint is toxic for the same reason lead itself is toxic, which is why lead poisoning from paint presents the same as lead poisoning from water or food sources, with a slight increase in respiratory symptoms vs. digestive symptoms. Lead paint is most dangerous when it’s old and peeling, cracking, or otherwise disturbed. This increases the concentration in the air and, therefore, in breathable air.

If lead is detected in a property, steps should include arranging for professional removal or containment, notifying all occupants, and implementing interim safety measures to reduce exposure.

The safest way to remove lead-based paint is by letting a professional take over. For most people, lead paint removal costs an average of $3,400. You should never attempt to dry sand old lead-based paint surfaces by hand. Most professionals use a paint stripper to do the job followed by wet scraping, but if you don’t want to remove lead paint, another option is to paint over it. Only consider this option if the old lead paint finish isn’t flaking or cracked.

Exterior paint contains a higher level of VOCs, which can be dangerous if you’re exposed to it for a long period of time. The good news is that paint’s toxicity reduces significantly once fully dried and cured. Do not keep open exterior paint cans in your home, basement, or garage, exposing your household to harmful chemicals over time.

Unfortunately, lead dust does not look different from any other type of dust. You cannot detect it with the naked eye. To determine if you have lead dust in your home, you will need to hire a local company to take a sample from the paint and test it for you in a lab.

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