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Q: Does homeowners insurance cover lead paint removal?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

Q: What are the most serious issues that arise in a home inspection?

• <div><p>Structural problems with the foundation or roof, water damage, and significant plumbing or electrical issues are all considered major red flags in a home inspection. Of these, a structural problem related to the foundation is often the most severe. Foundation repairs are typically the most expensive and intrusive to carry out, averaging around $5,000 but sometimes reaching up to $16,000. Because these problems can pose safety risks and be costly to fix, you should ask your inspector detailed questions about any identified issues. You will need to carefully consider how major problems affect what you&rsquo;re willing to pay for the home, or if you want to proceed with the sale at all.</p></div>

Q: How long does lead dust stay in the air?

• <div><p>When a surface that contains lead dust is disturbed, the dust can float about in the air for roughly an hour before settling again. Since you cannot see the dust, it is important always to wear protective gear when working with any materials that may contain lead paint and to keep children, pets, and others away from the area for as long as possible</p></div>

Q: How can you tell if your well water is bad?

• <div><p>Some of the signs that could mean your water is contaminated, such as cloudiness or bubbliness, could also be non-problems that don&rsquo;t affect your water&rsquo;s potability. However, if your water smells or tastes strange, it&rsquo;s a good idea to stop drinking it and test it immediately. If your well water is contaminated, the best way to discover that is to test it.</p></div>

Q: Is it safe to drink yellow water?

• <div><p>Iron sediments from rusty pipes are not likely to cause health problems. While a glass of yellow-hued water is off-putting, it is generally safe to drink yellow water in the short term. But you certainly want to address this problem. In the meantime, switching to bottled water until the yellow water issue is resolved is a good idea. </p></div>

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Last update on July 29, 2025

Reviewed in July 2025
We hired RGS to remove 11 trees from our property, and they did an excellent job. The team was professional, efficient, and highly skilled. They completed the work safely and cleaned up thoroughly afterward. Their customer service was also excellent—friendly and easy to communicate with. I...
RGS Tree Service
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Reviewed in November 2024
Michael was professional and friendly. Leaf removal was done in a timely manner at a reasonable cost. Would definitely recommend Marckini Property Services.
Marckini's Property Services
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Reviewed in October 2024
Iâ m completely satisfied with my overall experience with Next Junk Removal. They were polite, thorough and helpful. They made the experience swift and comfortable. Absolutely no complaints.
Next Junk Removal, Inc.
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Reviewed in August 2024
Long lead time, but job was done quick, clean, and quality work.
Erickson Foundation Solutions
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Reviewed in May 2024
Amazing work! They did everything quickly and were super flexible even with my difficult schedule. They were definitely worth it and even called to break down results with me and gave me recommendations based off the results of the test.
My Pure Environment- New England
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Reviewed in April 2024
Tree removal. Excellent service and very reasonable. Keith was a pleasure to work with. Highly recommend him and his team.
McDonald Tree Service
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Reviewed in September 2023
Everything went great! Came as scheduled and did a great job safely removing multiple large trees. Professional and very attentive. Would absolutely recommend for any tree removal.
AL Tree service
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Reviewed in May 2023
I've been meaning to write this review for awhile now, but it's been difficult because I want to give an honest summary of our experiences - warts and all - while still being fair about the end result. TLDR: Yes, there were some difficulties, however Donna, Ricky, Tim, and the whole...
Southers Construction, Inc.
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Reviewed in May 2023
Everything worked out better than I could have expected. Very stressful due to children with high lead levels. The inspection was very detailed and the inspector provided guidance from beginning to end. Very professional and dependable. Very happy with this company.
M & M Lead Inspectional Services, LLC.
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Reviewed in April 2023
The mold testing was conducted professionally and at a fair price.
Green Home Solutions of North Central and Western MA
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ASAP Environmental Inc

4.8(

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Serving Andover, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1993

Credit card accepted

Customers say: Super punctual

"Produced a thorough review and recommendations for removing lead paint"

Response time3 days

10 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by98%of homeowners

Serving Andover, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"very quick process much less involved than I imagined. Mold testing done then a few days later, solution applied everywhere downstairs. after process completed, company came back and did another test for mold."

4 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by95%of homeowners

Serving Andover, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We were selling our house and the radon test came back high so we needed quick and effective service. The appointment was scheduled a week from our call. The technician arrived on time and helped identify the best location for the system that was both effective and as aesthetic as possible. The install went quickly and he took the time to explain how it worked and what we should look for in terms of monitoring and maintenance. Overall, it was a good experience."

1 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Mickie Lemay Lead Paint Consulting

4.9(

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Serving Andover, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

"Fast and thorough. Very happy to know my condo doesn't have lead. Mickie is a very nice person to get to know! Showed up right on time and did a great job! THANKS! -Tom"

Response time7 hrs

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Erie Environmental Inc

4.9(

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Serving Andover, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Spoke to James on the phone and he was extremely helpful! I thought I disturbed asbestos when I picked some layers of wallpaper off a wall and was very nervous. James talked me through it and helped me realize I didn’t find asbestos. He was extremely knowledgeable and I wish I could have met him in person!"

+22

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Serving Andover, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Emergency services offered

"They got here and did the work. I was really impressed with how clean they left everything. They were good."

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Mass Removal & Demolition

5.0(

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Serving Andover, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The process went very well overall. These guys were friendly courteous and worked hard. They came for an estimate the day after I called, arrived on time, and ended up doing the work right there. Price was right as well."

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Institute for Environmental Education, Inc.

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Serving Andover, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 1987

Free estimates

"IEE seemed very professional and very helpful, but their price was a little high and they could not complete the job in my required time frame."

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Jacob’s home services

5.0(

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Serving Andover, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It was amazing! They were quick and did a great job painting my space & fixing what spots needed a little more work. I would absolutely recommend them!"

+21

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Serving Andover, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Offers commercial services

"He is a great guy and a great inspector."

Response time3 hrs

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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.

Structural problems with the foundation or roof, water damage, and significant plumbing or electrical issues are all considered major red flags in a home inspection. Of these, a structural problem related to the foundation is often the most severe. Foundation repairs are typically the most expensive and intrusive to carry out, averaging around $5,000 but sometimes reaching up to $16,000. Because these problems can pose safety risks and be costly to fix, you should ask your inspector detailed questions about any identified issues. You will need to carefully consider how major problems affect what you’re willing to pay for the home, or if you want to proceed with the sale at all.

When a surface that contains lead dust is disturbed, the dust can float about in the air for roughly an hour before settling again. Since you cannot see the dust, it is important always to wear protective gear when working with any materials that may contain lead paint and to keep children, pets, and others away from the area for as long as possible

Some of the signs that could mean your water is contaminated, such as cloudiness or bubbliness, could also be non-problems that don’t affect your water’s potability. However, if your water smells or tastes strange, it’s a good idea to stop drinking it and test it immediately. If your well water is contaminated, the best way to discover that is to test it.

Iron sediments from rusty pipes are not likely to cause health problems. While a glass of yellow-hued water is off-putting, it is generally safe to drink yellow water in the short term. But you certainly want to address this problem. In the meantime, switching to bottled water until the yellow water issue is resolved is a good idea.

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