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: Can I test indoor air quality myself?

• <div><p>DIY kits are available for basic air quality testing, but professional services provide more comprehensive results and recommendations. While a DIY kit may seem cost-effective, a professional assessment is more thorough. Inspectors are better equipped to catch all pollutants and hazards, and you'll still need a professional to verify and act on DIY test results. Furthermore, some kits don't test for certain pollutants or only detect their presence without measuring specific levels (like mold spores). It's generally better to opt for a detailed professional assessment.</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: Do services include remediation recommendations?

• <div><p>Yes, testing professionals typically provide reports with recommendations for safe lead removal.</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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Polite man. Very knowledgeable and informative. No oressure!
ABC Plumbing, Air, Heat & Electric
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Reviewed in July 2024
The whole team did a great job removing the asbestos and even helped me with some pointers on how to reinforce the structural integrity of the house.
Environmental Services Corp
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Reviewed in March 2024
We hired Michael and his team to paint our interior and they were a pleasure to work with from start to finish. They kept our home clean, Michael the owner had great communication, & we had no complaints. We are definitely going to be hiring them again in the future. We would recommend them to...
Koss Remodeling
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Reviewed in October 2023
Jayson and his crew at One Builder handled Phase I of my new three season room and I am very satisfied with the work that was done. Jayson listened to what I was looking for and let me know if my vision could be some a reality. Jayson handled the new foundation, the concrete work, reworking...
ONE Builder, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2023
Very reliable and amazing company to work with! My yard has never looked better!! The owners answered all of my questions in a timely manner and were very helpful. They are very punctual and polite when their workers came to do my lawn. Will definitely be working with them again!
Sarge's Property Management
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Reviewed in September 2022
August 2022 Our paved patio with a 2 1/2 foot brick wall was in terrible shape when we bought our house last Spring. Ramos and Sons completely dismantled it, cleaned each brick including removing the old cement, reinforced the foundation and put it all back together. It is picture...
Ramos & Sons Landscaping
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Reviewed in August 2022
He was fantastic, prompt, clean and thorough.
Pristine Concrete Solutions
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Reviewed in October 2021
Very quick and efficient and got the job done quickly. Also very professional.
Nussbaum Home Services
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Reviewed in October 2021
I need to take this survey once the work is completed. Was very satisfied with explanation of what needed to be done in the crawl space. I'm waiting for a detailed report and itemization of work to be done as promised. Very easy to talk to and understand my problem and solution.
Superior Mold and Remediation Testing, LLC
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"Responded to my inquiry right away. Testing and removal were done efficiently and professionally. Great job to Marcos and his team!!"

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"I contacted World Painting after CertaPro dropped out of sight. We quickly got an appointment with them and they were ready to give us a bid that day. The price was reasonable and it included power washing, caulking, and painting our porch floor along with the entire house.
They were able to start within the week and kept us updated through out the project, letting us know what was the next step and when it would be completed. Customer service was excellent. When I had a question they called me back within the hour.
They did an amazing job and we have gotten tons of compliments on it. We would definitely use them again.
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Lead Testing and Removal questions, answered by experts

DIY kits are available for basic air quality testing, but professional services provide more comprehensive results and recommendations. While a DIY kit may seem cost-effective, a professional assessment is more thorough. Inspectors are better equipped to catch all pollutants and hazards, and you'll still need a professional to verify and act on DIY test results. Furthermore, some kits don't test for certain pollutants or only detect their presence without measuring specific levels (like mold spores). It's generally better to opt for a detailed professional assessment.

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.

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?

Yes, testing professionals typically provide reports with recommendations for safe lead removal.

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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