What questions should I ask a lead paint removal contractor?

• <div><p>You should ask a few questions to ensure that your potential lead removal professional is experienced and qualified to handle lead-paint abatement safely, legally, and properly. </p><ul><li><p>What are your qualifications and experience removing lead-based paint?</p></li><li><p>Are you licensed and certified to remove lead-based paint?</p></li><li><p>How do you test for lead paint?</p></li><li><p>What methods do you use for lead-based paint abatement?</p></li><li><p>What do you plan to do with the hazardous material when you remove it from the home?</p></li><li><p>Do you do replacement and painting work or removal only?</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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Q: How are samples collected during testing?

• <div><p>Through air sampling devices and surface swabs in key areas of concern.</p></div>

Q: What are the health risks associated with lead exposure?

• <div><p>Lead exposure poses significant health risks, including neurological, developmental, and behavioral disorders, especially critical in young children and fetuses.</p></div>

Q: What is considered hazardous waste?

• <div><p>Hazardous waste is waste that poses a threat to human or environmental health. This generally refers to waste that is flammable, corrosive, toxic, or reactive. To confirm if the waste you need to remove <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-is-hazardous-waste.htm">is considered hazardous waste</a>, contact your local hazardous waste facility.</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>

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We have used Northstar on interior and exterior staining on 2 houses. The work was excellent. Ernesto was personally involved in both projects which were extensive and involved complete interior and exterior staining. I highly recommend him and is crew, and will call him for any additional...
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Reviewed in May 2025
I am so happy with my house. They did a great job removing and replacing my siding. They were very considerate about what I needed done. They asked for my input as they worked! They are very professional. They are also nice guys. I made the right decision hiring them for the job!
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Reviewed in April 2025
Very prompt and the price was very reasonable.
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I needed our porch deck removed and replaced to get access to a leaking water line. Jon and his crew came right over to get to work. The job was done very professionally. I would recommend him for almost any construction or repair job.
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Great customer service and did a great job at removing the mold! very happy with my experience with this company and would recommend.
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Needed trench work done for new electrical and water to our barn. Kodi and Mike showed up on time and got everything dug just the way we wanted. Amazing company!!!
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Richard and his team did an awesome job. They were here when they said they would be. The quality of the work is exceptional. They were personable and polite. They were respectful of our dogs and made sure they didn’t get out. Richard did some extra leveling and spread gravel for me without...
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Jef is a very hard worker. He is knowledgeable and efficient. He does what he says he's going to do. Couldn't ask for a better result after removing 10+ cotton wood & elm trees.
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Reviewed in January 2022
Professional and kept us informed.
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Lead Testing and Removal questions, answered by experts

Through air sampling devices and surface swabs in key areas of concern.

Lead exposure poses significant health risks, including neurological, developmental, and behavioral disorders, especially critical in young children and fetuses.

Hazardous waste is waste that poses a threat to human or environmental health. This generally refers to waste that is flammable, corrosive, toxic, or reactive. To confirm if the waste you need to remove is considered hazardous waste, contact your local hazardous waste facility.

You should ask a few questions to ensure that your potential lead removal professional is experienced and qualified to handle lead-paint abatement safely, legally, and properly.

What are your qualifications and experience removing lead-based paint?
Are you licensed and certified to remove lead-based paint?
How do you test for lead paint?
What methods do you use for lead-based paint abatement?
What do you plan to do with the hazardous material when you remove it from the home?
Do you do replacement and painting work or removal only?

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.

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