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Stivers Ford Lincoln

1450 E Hickman Rd
4.87(
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Stivers Ford Lincoln

1450 E Hickman Rd
4.87(
52
)
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a locally owned family operated Ford Lincoln dealer, selling new and pre owned vehicles, in operation since 1980. Voted Best Auto Dealer Domestic for 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018. Our service and parts departments are open until midnight, Monday -Friday. We have 12 Senior Master and Diesel Ford Certified technicians. We have an all makes and models Quicklane Service and Tire Center that is open 6 days a week, including evenings and Saturdays. Our all makes Collision Center guarantees our work for as long as you own your vehicle. Additional service hours: Mon-Fri 7:00 AM-12:00 AM

"The sales team were not pushy. But I got the car I wanted and I would go back again."

Michelle R on March 2018

We are a locally owned family operated Ford Lincoln dealer, selling new and pre owned vehicles, in operation since 1980. Voted Best Auto Dealer Domestic for 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018. Our service and parts departments are open until midnight, Monday -Friday. We have 12 Senior Master and Diesel Ford Certified technicians. We have an all makes and models Quicklane Service and Tire Center that is open 6 days a week, including evenings and Saturdays. Our all makes Collision Center guarantees our work for as long as you own your vehicle. Additional service hours: Mon-Fri 7:00 AM-12:00 AM

"The sales team were not pushy. But I got the car I wanted and I would go back again."

Michelle R on March 2018

Lead Testing and Removal questions, answered by experts

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.

DIY lead removal is not recommended due to the health risks and regulatory requirements involved. Professional services ensure compliance with safety standards and effective removal.

If your home was built before 1978, there’s a chance that any paint on your hardwood floors could be lead paint—especially if it was already there when you moved in. Because lead is toxic, hiring a licensed pro to remove it is mandatory. The average price for professional lead paint removal ranges from $1,500 to $5,300 and depends on the scope of the project.

A DIY kit can lessen the sting that comes with paying for a professional assessment, but these comprehensive tests are true lifesavers. Inspectors are more likely to catch all of the pollutants and hazards in your air. Plus, you’ll still need a professional to verify and act on your DIY test results. 

Some kits don’t include tests for certain air pollutants or only detect their presence, but not their levels (i.e., mold spores). If you’re willing to shell out money for a DIY kit, it’s usually better to stretch your budget slightly higher for a more detailed assessment.

Properties should be tested for lead every 2-3 years, especially if they are older, have undergone renovations, or show deterioration of paint or interior finishes.

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