Can I paint over lead paint?

• <div><p>You can paint over lead paint, or “encapsulate” it with a special paint that includes an ingredient called an encapsulant. The EPA approves encapsulation as a <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-options-do-i-have-remove-lead-paint.htm">lead paint removal method</a> as long as the paint remains undisturbed. Standard types of paint without an “encapsulant” from the big box stores or hardware stores do not meet EPA standards for remediation of lead-based paint.</p></div>

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Q: How much does a lead paint inspection cost?

• <div><p>The average cost of a lead paint inspection is about <b>$600</b>, but it can cost as low as <b>$150</b> or as much as<b> $800</b>, depending on the size of the area, geographic location, and the inspection methods. Some of the most common lead paint inspection methods include:</p><ul><li><p>Visual inspection: $150&ndash;$400</p></li><li><p>Paint sampling: $200&ndash;$600</p></li><li><p>X-ray fluorescence (XRF): $250&ndash;$700</p></li><li><p>Risk assessment: $300&ndash;$800</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

Q: Can I paint over lead paint?

• <div><p>You can paint over lead paint, or &ldquo;encapsulate&rdquo; it with a special paint that includes an ingredient called an encapsulant. The EPA approves encapsulation as a <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-options-do-i-have-remove-lead-paint.htm">lead paint removal method</a> as long as the paint remains undisturbed. Standard types of paint without an &ldquo;encapsulant&rdquo; from the big box stores or hardware stores do not meet EPA standards for remediation of 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>

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 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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They showed up on time, were clean and professional. Provided the results a couple of days after the test. They did a good job.
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Very fast, efficient and professional crew. I would highly recommend them to anyone who needs asbestos removal and remediation.
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The price was reasonable and Alex was courteous, responsive, and did a great job removing my tree stump.
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Manny was very professional and upfront with me.They did a wonderful job removing trees and stumps.Would definitely use again
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Reviewed in November 2015
It went well, they dropped the overhead feed from the meter to the house so a tree could be removed, also removed some old power lines no longer in use. They did a good job, and I would use them again for my Electrical services. They did a good job and at a fair price
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Crew arrived and removed existing landscaping materials. Stones were installed on perimeter circle around tree. rock was installed and completed. Clean up of the area was performed.
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The contractor could test for mold but no other air contaminants beyond "particulates"; I wanted more detailed testing. I also had a concern with the testing done by the same contractor that would perform remediation work. Seems like a guarantee of mold to be located and a conflict of interest.
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Chris Caldwell and his partner Chris did a beautiful job, removing wall paper, repairing some plumbing, installing pendant lighting and putting in a new plank board ceiling.
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Solutions Contracting is dedicated to provide home and buisness owners with high quality construction, remodeling, and small project solutions, that are customized to our customers needs and wants. Solutions Contracting is certified to provide roofing and lead paint renovation services in Illinois. Although we are located in Barry Illinois we serve the entire west central Illinois area.

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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

You can paint over lead paint, or “encapsulate” it with a special paint that includes an ingredient called an encapsulant. The EPA approves encapsulation as a lead paint removal method as long as the paint remains undisturbed. Standard types of paint without an “encapsulant” from the big box stores or hardware stores do not meet EPA standards for remediation of 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.

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

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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