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24 years of experience

Acadia Contractors specializes in Asbestos Removal across the state of Maine and New Hampshire. We have the most experience in the industry and give our customers the quality they deserve. As a DEP Licensed Asbestos Training Facility, we even train our competition. No one knows asbestos like we do. Give us a call for a free quote today!

Acadia Contractors specializes in Asbestos Removal across the state of Maine and New Hampshire. We have the most experience in the industry and give our customers the quality they deserve. As a DEP Licensed Asbestos Training Facility, we even train our competition. No one knows asbestos like we do. Give us a call for a free quote today!


Consider it Done Painting Services...and more!

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15 years of experience

With over 10 years experience within the company we are able to provide that clean, new, professional paint job that your looking for. Consider it done painting has done numerous residential jobs of all shapes and sizes both interior and exterior. We have also done bigger and more strenuous jobs that include public libraries, town halls, and commercial warehouses that posed no problem to our team of professionals. We are a FULLY INSURED company with multiple LEAD CERTIFIED renovators, and we guarantee every job 100% every time!

With over 10 years experience within the company we are able to provide that clean, new, professional paint job that your looking for. Consider it done painting has done numerous residential jobs of all shapes and sizes both interior and exterior. We have also done bigger and more strenuous jobs that include public libraries, town halls, and commercial warehouses that posed no problem to our team of professionals. We are a FULLY INSURED company with multiple LEAD CERTIFIED renovators, and we guarantee every job 100% every time!


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21 years of experience

30years experience , offering our experience to partner with our clients and develope a working relationship to make your project a pleasant and memorible experience . Customer satisfaction is our goal . Estimates upon request , Hourly labor rate $ 30.00 , insured , travel based on distance to & from job site . I warranty all of my work from defects in craftsmanship and stand by the manufacturer of products used . I usually only do 1 project at a time and don't start another till it is finished .

30years experience , offering our experience to partner with our clients and develope a working relationship to make your project a pleasant and memorible experience . Customer satisfaction is our goal . Estimates upon request , Hourly labor rate $ 30.00 , insured , travel based on distance to & from job site . I warranty all of my work from defects in craftsmanship and stand by the manufacturer of products used . I usually only do 1 project at a time and don't start another till it is finished .


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REAL ESTATE HOME INSPECTIONS RESIDENTIAL - COMMERCIAL BUILDING INSPECTIONS ENVIRONMENTAL INSPECTIONS & TESTING MOLD, RADON, FORMALDEHYDE METH LAB EVALUATION and TESTING THIRD PARTY CODE ENFORCEMENT INSPECTORS Our inspectors hold engineering degrees and are certified by the State of Maine in Building Codes and hold numerous Professional Certifications

REAL ESTATE HOME INSPECTIONS RESIDENTIAL - COMMERCIAL BUILDING INSPECTIONS ENVIRONMENTAL INSPECTIONS & TESTING MOLD, RADON, FORMALDEHYDE METH LAB EVALUATION and TESTING THIRD PARTY CODE ENFORCEMENT INSPECTORS Our inspectors hold engineering degrees and are certified by the State of Maine in Building Codes and hold numerous Professional Certifications


Lead Testing and Removal questions, answered by experts

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

You do not have to remove lead paint if the surface is not chipping or peeling or if there are no pregnant people or children under the age of six who live in or regularly visit your home. Lead paint is a particular risk for young children whose brains and bodies are not fully developed. Experts strongly recommend that you call a pro to remove lead paint if it’s peeling or flaking, no matter who lives in the home. You can experience lead poisoning by breathing in or ingesting just a small amount of it.

If the lead paint is in a place that is not easily disturbed and is not flaking or deteriorating, you do not necessarily need to remove it. Lead is toxic when dust particles or flakes from peeling lead paint are ingested. If people are not in the area with the lead paint, it may be safe to leave it in place. You still may want to consider encapsulation with a paint formulated for covering lead-based paint, just for an added layer of protection.

Lead paint test kits are not always accurate. Several factors can play into why a test kit provides an inaccurate result such as user error, sample viability, the age and condition of the paint, or difficulty interpreting the final result. If you are looking for 100% accuracy, hiring a professional lead paint test is the only way to get that piece of mind.

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