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Q: What factors affect lead testing costs?

• <div><p>Costs depend on the number of samples, testing method, lab fees, and whether on-site inspections are required.</p></div>

Q: How often should properties be tested for lead?

• <div><p>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.</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>

Q: Do all homes that were built before 1978 contain lead paint?

• <div><p>While not all homes built before 1978 contain lead paint, enough do, so you&rsquo;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.</p></div>

Q: Can you sell a house with lead paint?

• <div><p>You can sell a house with lead paint, but there are several requirements. If you are aware that lead paint exists anywhere in the home, you must disclose that to potential buyers. Required home inspections will often uncover lead paint, especially for older houses where lead paint may still be a problem. If you have taken steps to encapsulate lead, you should provide buyers with full documentation of the project so it won&rsquo;t cause any problems later on.</p></div>

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Last update on February 03, 2025

Reviewed in February 2025
The tech did the testing. Called SolarEdge to get the parts I needed sent right to my house. He installed the parts the next day.
Sunivation Solar
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Reviewed in November 2024
Excellent service... the RC team listens to your need and offers alternatives for consideration. We have used their service for full tree/stump removal on trees very close to house, as well as tree trimming of mature trees. In addition, they have helped clean-up rogue trees along farm fence...
RC Tree Service
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Reviewed in June 2024
they did the work quickly and left the area clean and picked up
Polex Services
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Reviewed in August 2023
They did exactly what I hired them to do. I needed old scrap wood from a deck redo hauled away. They took care of removing the pile of wood and hauled it away. I appreciate their hard work.
Sesona Family Hauling
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Reviewed in December 2022
very professional in all interactions from their initial phone contact through the actual furniture removal. Service was provided the day of our call and they kept us informed throughout the day on their arrival. Absolute quality for the money. Fast and hard working. Absolutely keeping their...
Focus Vision
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Reviewed in August 2022
Prompt qoutes and prompt starting of the job and completion. Courteous and excellent service and quality of work.
Paul Larson Concrete
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Reviewed in March 2022
Very Professional, Kind, Courteous, and Quick to respond to any questions or concerns. All the guys did a fabulous job carefully removing 7 trees and stumps from our cramped backyard. Just watching them work is mesmerizing.... they have no fear and you can tell they carefully plan each project...
Dany Tree Service
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Reviewed in October 2021
What a great experience, never scene a stump removed. Randy Walters of Stumps Bee Gone LLC was prompt, polite, extremely friendly and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend and will use again if ever the need arises. Thank you so much!
Stumps Bee Gone
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Reviewed in January 2021
They removed the old driveway and installed a new one in January under some trying weather conditions. The crew was very professional at all times and kept me informed of the project status by telephone, text messages and email. The leader of the crew even sent me some progress pictures by text....
Xevex Construction, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2020
The guys did a great job of the tree removal , tree trimming and stump removal... very friendly. and efficient... would recommend... thank you
ferrals family landscaping
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Weber Group Management, Inc.

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Serving Kirkland, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Removal and clean-up was great. Everything from start to finish was handled by Weber Group. No worries! I would recommend them to anyone who needs asbestos or lead removal work done."

4 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Environmental Services Corp

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Serving Kirkland, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Everything went great. Sandra took care of every thing. Came the same day I called and did the testing and removal was done 2 days later. I would definitely use this company again if needed"

+56

Response time1 day

Response rate100%

2 neighbors recently requested a quote

Serving Kirkland, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This company is great to work with. They did some mold testing on parents’ home and did excellent work. They also did some work on my home. They replaced a water heater and bathroom fans. He was easy to get a hold of, personable and come over right away."

+18

Response time7 hrs

Response rate100%

15 neighbors recently requested a quote

Serving Kirkland, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Marquise was quite friendly. Scheduling was convenient and he provided quality feedback about the testing process and possible options for me to tend to going forward."

Response time8 hrs

Response rate96%

Recommended by87%of homeowners

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Four Elements Environmental

4.8(

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Serving Kirkland, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"still waiting on test results Re Asbestos negative or positive. ?"

Response time2 hrs

Response rate96%

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Inland Environmental Remedial Services, Inc.

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Serving Kirkland, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

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Lead Testing and Removal questions, answered by experts

Costs depend on the number of samples, testing method, lab fees, and whether on-site inspections are required.

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.

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.

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.

You can sell a house with lead paint, but there are several requirements. If you are aware that lead paint exists anywhere in the home, you must disclose that to potential buyers. Required home inspections will often uncover lead paint, especially for older houses where lead paint may still be a problem. If you have taken steps to encapsulate lead, you should provide buyers with full documentation of the project so it won’t cause any problems later on.

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