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Stivers Ford Lincoln

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Stivers Ford Lincoln

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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

The average cost of a lead paint inspection is about $600, but it can cost as low as $150 or as much as $800, depending on the size of the area, geographic location, and the inspection methods. Some of the most common lead paint inspection methods include:

  • Visual inspection: $150–$400

  • Paint sampling: $200–$600

  • X-ray fluorescence (XRF): $250–$700

  • Risk assessment: $300–$800

DIY kits are available for basic testing. Professional services provide comprehensive results and recommendations.

Structural problems with the foundation or roof, water damage, and plumbing or electrical issues are all red flags in a home inspection. These problems can pose serious safety risks and be costly to repair. If a home inspection identifies any serious issues, you’ll want to remedy the problem as quickly as possible to avoid the problem getting any worse.

While not all homes built before 1978 contain lead paint, enough do, so you’ll still want to test to be on the safe side. The federal government banned lead-based paint for homes in 1978, but your state may have banned lead before that time. Around 24% of homes built between 1960 and 1977 contained lead-based paint, while 87% of homes built before 1940 contained lead-based paint.

Professional testing for lead paint costs about $300, ranging from about $250 to $700, depending on the square footage, accessibility, and location. However, testing for lead paint with a DIY home-testing kit costs about $25, but doesn’t guarantee accurate results. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommends using a lead test kit that complies with the Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule, which has strict criteria for ensuring a more accurate reading.

Common home surfaces to test for lead include:

  • Walls

  • Windows

  • Doors

  • Molding and trim

  • Railings

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