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Q: Can I remove lead paint from floors on my own?

• <div><p>If your home was built before 1978, there&rsquo;s a chance that any paint on your hardwood floors could be lead paint&mdash;especially if it was already there when you moved in. Because lead is toxic, hiring a licensed pro to remove it is mandatory. The <a href="https://www.homeadvisor.com/cost/environmental-safety/remove-toxic-lead/">average price for professional lead paint removal ranges</a> from <b>$1,500 to $5,300 </b>and depends on the scope of the project.</p></div>

Q: How do you safely remove lead paint?

• <div><p>The safest way to remove lead-based paint is by letting a professional take over. For most people, <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-cost-removing-lead-paint.htm">lead paint removal costs</a> an average of $3,400. You should never attempt to dry sand old lead-based paint surfaces by hand. Most professionals use a paint stripper to do the job followed by wet scraping, but if you don&rsquo;t want to remove lead paint, another option is to paint over it. Only consider this option if the old lead paint finish isn&rsquo;t flaking or cracked.</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: What is the best way to remove lead paint?

• <div><p>The best way to remove lead paint is by wet hand sanding and removing all dust and residue with a HEPA vacuum. Professionals may also strip and scrape lead-based paint with a paint scraper. In some cases, you may choose to have a pro encapsulate or enclose your lead-based paint surface by covering it with a sealant or a new material. You may also choose to replace the material altogether.</p></div>

Q: How do professionals ensure safe collection and removal?

• <div><p>Professionals use appropriate equipment to prevent property damage and ensure efficiency.</p></div>

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Last update on June 29, 2023

Reviewed in June 2023
Matt did a great job. We had several very large trees that needed to be removed from the woods around our home. Some were dead and some had begun to block our solar panels. Matt is a knowledgeable and experienced arborist and very safely and carefully laid the trees down exactly where he planned...
Starling Treescapes
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Reviewed in January 2023
The day after Thanksgiving my older sister died and since I was her only living relative I was tasked with emptying her apartment of all of her belongings. Because it was close to the end of the month and her rent would be due again if I didn't have everything out in time I didn't have time to...
RON'S MOVING & STORAGE
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Reviewed in September 2022
Mark answered my call the same day and was able to fully remove the old shingles and replace them within 2 days. I would definitely recommend him and would not think twice about hiring him again.
Mark Grindle Roofing And Construction
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Reviewed in May 2022
Bryan and his team did a great job from start to finish - only 3 days from first visit to finished job. The old roof was removed and replaced in about 7 hours, including thorough cleanup. We highly recommend Midcoast Carpentry! Also, of the two roofers we reached out to, Bryan was the only...
Midcoast Carpentry
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Reviewed in May 2022
Devin responded immediately to my request & showed up the next day. He told me exactly what was involved in removing a dead animal from our chimney & how much it would cost. He deodorized & the rancid odor in our house was gone within 8 hours. He recommended a chimney covering, ordered it &...
Critter Inspector
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Reviewed in April 2020
Would highly recommend On the Rock Lawn Care. The job was done in a timely fashion. The crew was punctual, professional and hard-working. We have also used them for snow removal and plowing. Would rehire for future work.
On The Rock Lawn Care
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Reviewed in January 2020
This was my first experience with a professional carpet cleaner and I can't imagine it could be any better every stain in the rug was removed 100% And we had many stains and all types. I would definitely recommend him highly, he was very polite and very professional.
C&R Carpet Cleaning & Restoration
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Reviewed in June 2019
They were able to complete the tree removal by the promised date, a relief to us. Be sure to request an all in quote with a not to exceed price as you should on any project. Chris, the arborist, is very good. I will use them again.
Island Garden and Tree
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Reviewed in June 2017
When hired to do this job, Mark Burnett assured us that the foam would fill all spaces in the peak of the roof, preventing the accumulation of moisture. However, that was not done; what was created was a micro-climate up there that not only collected moisture, but it came down anywhere it could,...
New England Spray Foam Insulation Co., LLC
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Reviewed in March 2013
We first talked with prospective builders in mid-summer, explaining that we wanted to begin the work in the fall to try to avoid having too much noise while people were renting the property next door. Travis was willing to work with us on the start date for the project, and we were able to...
Tkt Building And Repair
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Tejada's Remodeling Inc

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Serving Mount Desert, ME and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

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Warranties offered

"Tejada's Remodeling did a wonderful job removing a sleeper sofa! Very prompt, prepared, courteous, knowledgeable, efficient, and reasonable! Highly recommend."

Response time1 day

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Recommended by79%of homeowners

Serving Mount Desert, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Derby and Tyler got back to me quickly on my original job inquiry. They set up a time for the next day and showed up on time. They quickly and professionally cleaned out a vacant apartment that was trashed and removed all materials efficiently. I highly recommend them for any of your waste removal projects."

Response time1 day

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Patriot Soft Wash & Lawn

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Serving Mount Desert, ME and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

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"He did a fine job."

Response time11 hrs

Serving Mount Desert, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

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"Good people to talk to"

Response time2 days

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Serving Mount Desert, ME and surrounding areas

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Offers commercial services

"Awesome customer service they took all the stress off me and the floor came out better than we expected!! Appreciate you guys"

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true north property maintenance

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Serving Mount Desert, ME and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

hello my name is colby hamor, i am 21 years old and just starting up my own business as of summer of 25', i do lawn care- spring and fall cleanups, mowing, mulching sticks and leaves. stump grinding and downed tree cleanup. junk removal- house clean outs, scrap, trash.

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Brewer Transfer Station & Landscape Products

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Serving Mount Desert, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

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Brewer Transfer Station & Landscape Products is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Response time3 hrs

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Granite Coast Builders

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Serving Mount Desert, ME and surrounding areas

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Custom carpentry in midcoast Maine \nCall (207)408-8504 for contact.

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Moving APT - Long Distance Movers

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Serving Mount Desert, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

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"The move went incredibly well.Ben came down with his movers. They worked quickly and efficiently.They were very friendly and pleasant to be around.They made sure everything was fully wrapped to my liking, and were very careful when moving my expensive furniture and antiques.Nothing got damaged.Ben and his movers didn't leave until everything was reassembled and I was satisfied with the arrangement of the furniture.I was very happy with their service and will definitely be recommending them to friends and family."

Recommended by88%of homeowners

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Grenn Justice Constructions

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Serving Mount Desert, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

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"The quality was excellent. He does everything. He's honest, reliable, and dependable. I can't say enough good things about him. We've used the service for 20 years now. He's prompt and on time."

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Leaf Removal questions, answered by experts

If your home was built before 1978, there’s a chance that any paint on your hardwood floors could be lead paint—especially if it was already there when you moved in. Because lead is toxic, hiring a licensed pro to remove it is mandatory. The average price for professional lead paint removal ranges from $1,500 to $5,300 and depends on the scope of the project.

The safest way to remove lead-based paint is by letting a professional take over. For most people, lead paint removal costs an average of $3,400. You should never attempt to dry sand old lead-based paint surfaces by hand. Most professionals use a paint stripper to do the job followed by wet scraping, but if you don’t want to remove lead paint, another option is to paint over it. Only consider this option if the old lead paint finish isn’t flaking or cracked.

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.

The best way to remove lead paint is by wet hand sanding and removing all dust and residue with a HEPA vacuum. Professionals may also strip and scrape lead-based paint with a paint scraper. In some cases, you may choose to have a pro encapsulate or enclose your lead-based paint surface by covering it with a sealant or a new material. You may also choose to replace the material altogether.

Professionals use appropriate equipment to prevent property damage and ensure efficiency.

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