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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: Why is lead paint toxic?

• <div><p>Lead toxicity comes from inhaling lead or consuming it. Before the 1980s, when the government banned lead from consumer use, it could be found in paint, plumbing, pipes, ceramics, and even gasoline. Lead paint is toxic for the same reason lead itself is toxic, which is why lead poisoning from paint presents the same as lead poisoning from water or food sources, with a slight increase in respiratory symptoms vs. digestive symptoms. Lead paint is most dangerous when it&rsquo;s old and peeling, cracking, or otherwise disturbed. This increases the concentration in the air and, therefore, in breathable air. </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>

Q: What methods are used to remove lead paint?

• <div><p>Professional lead-paint abatement companies use a variety of methods to remove lead-based paint, depending on each particular situation. Some of the most common methods include:</p><ul><li><p>Total removal: $8&ndash;$17 per square foot</p></li><li><p>Demolition and replacement: $1,000&ndash;$15,000 per project</p></li><li><p>Encapsulation: $4 per square foot</p></li><li><p>Enclosure: $10 per square foot</p></li><li><p>Chemical stripping: $10&ndash;$17 per square foot</p></li></ul><p></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>

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Last update on June 29, 2026

Reviewed in June 2026
Our experience with Frost Overhead Doors was remarkable! I actually reached out to them on Fathers Day and my call was returned that same Sunday by Jessica Frost in less than an hour. I gave her the gist of our situation and she promptly set up an appointment to come to our home with her...
Frost Overhead Doors of Western Maine LLC
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Reviewed in January 2026
Omar and his crew of brothers did an excellent job. Not only did they clean my chimney, they also replaced chimney liners for my wood boiler and also my oil burner. They did this all in the first service at my home. They removed and replaced professionally my unsafe liners immediately after...
McBriens Fire & Flue
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Reviewed in May 2025
Joel was excellent to work with. I had a dangerous limb hanging and he was very prompt with removing it. He also worked around my hectic rental schedule which I really appreciated. He left no mess behind, you wouldn't even know he had been there. I will definitely be using him again in the...
J D Chapman Contracting, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2024
Installed new clapboards after removing broken ones. Reworked gutters to function better; installed gutter guards also. Installed new porch lights, custom fitting to shingle shacks so as to not allow leakage into junction box behind the lights. He is an arborist as well as a fine carpenter...
Atsalis Enterprises
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Reviewed in September 2023
We asked for removal of small trees and brush cutting along a long driveway. The workers showed up with a large trailer truck, and worked very quickly. There was no mess left behind. Very neat job.
Eastern Timber Services, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2022
Krystian was prompt and hard working, he had to remove wallpaper from 1968. He also had to build a wall from beginning to finish product he has a great work ethic and pride in what he does
Lepcio Painting
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Reviewed in July 2022
We had 2 rooms that had old grout removed and replaced, with some tile repair as well. The crew was efficient and did a great job. Our floors look like new! Great service!
Tomahawk Flooring
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Reviewed in May 2022
They were very easy to talk to and addressed all my concerns. We took in other quotes from companies and everyone came in around the same price, but would not either clean up the whole yard of debris, or we had to pay a second party to come in and fill the foundation with sand. Learned Brothers...
Learned Brothers Services
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Reviewed in November 2021
It was a pleasure working with Jim and his wonderful team. Excellent customer service, timely work, safe removal and thorough cleanup.
Red Oak Forestry
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Reviewed in December 2020
We hired Evanâ s Tree service to remove a large tree and trim several more. They arrived exactly when they said they would, worked quickly and were very conscientious of our property. They went above and beyond to clean up our yard when they were done. We cannot say enough good things about...
Evan's Tree Service, LLC
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Waterboro Trash Guy

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Waste, Junk, Building Materials and Debris - Remove and Haul

Serving Norway, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He was so polite, he cleaned up better than I expected, I am going to hire him again and I recommend him for all your clean ups around the yard and also inside.."

17 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by50%of homeowners

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Tejada's Remodeling Inc

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Waste, Junk, Building Materials and Debris - Remove and Haul

Serving Norway, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

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

Response time2 days

Response rate100%

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Dumpster Fire Junk Removal LLC

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Waste, Junk, Building Materials and Debris - Remove and Haul

Serving Norway, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very reasonable and great prices! Highly recommend. Came and picked up my fridge and some other small things."

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Waste, Junk, Building Materials and Debris - Remove and HaulLawn & Yard Waste Clean Up

Serving Norway, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Excellent job! Dave was the first to quote the job and had a better price. He came with crew on time and finished everything I'd requested in one full day as quoted! The work involved extensive tree and brush removal as well as trimming branches to open up view corridors. I wholeheartedly recommend Dave. If he quotes you a job, he will deliver."

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Maniacs Carpet Cleaning and Water Extraction

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Waste, Junk, Building Materials and Debris - Remove and Haul

Serving Norway, ME and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"The owner always responded promptly to my calls and texts. He also respected my request to start with whatever would give me the most bang for my buck at eliminating skunk odor in the house. Maniacs steam cleaned all our carpets. Although they looked and smelled better, our polypropylene rugs had hills and valleys after cleaning. Dean and Gard took a carpet back to the shop to reclean and flatten. They were able to get it to lie much flatter."

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Fillebrown, Excavation and Landscape

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Lawn & Yard Waste Clean UpLawn Care - Fall / Spring Clean Up - For Business

Serving Norway, ME and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Quick turn around, from time of the first phone call to when the work was preformed. Did what he said he would do. Reasonably priced. Highly recommend. Will be using for future work"

6 neighbors recently requested a quote

Lawn & Yard Waste Clean UpLawn Care - Maintain and Mow a Lawn

Serving Norway, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Really nice man doing a great job."

Response time5 hrs

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Waste, Junk, Building Materials and Debris - Remove and Haul

Serving Norway, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Awesome! Came, moved my boxes upstairs and moved boxes downstairs! Great experience"

Response time7 hrs

Response rate100%

34 neighbors recently requested a quote

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maroan

New to Angi

Waste, Junk, Building Materials and Debris - Remove and Haul

Serving Norway, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

Get the job done type of guy , offering junk removal services

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Merrill and son carpentry

New to Angi

Waste, Junk, Building Materials and Debris - Remove and Haul

Serving Norway, ME and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Skilled carpenter also do junk removal

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Leaf 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.

Lead toxicity comes from inhaling lead or consuming it. Before the 1980s, when the government banned lead from consumer use, it could be found in paint, plumbing, pipes, ceramics, and even gasoline. Lead paint is toxic for the same reason lead itself is toxic, which is why lead poisoning from paint presents the same as lead poisoning from water or food sources, with a slight increase in respiratory symptoms vs. digestive symptoms. Lead paint is most dangerous when it’s old and peeling, cracking, or otherwise disturbed. This increases the concentration in the air and, therefore, in breathable air.

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

Professional lead-paint abatement companies use a variety of methods to remove lead-based paint, depending on each particular situation. Some of the most common methods include:

Total removal: $8–$17 per square foot
Demolition and replacement: $1,000–$15,000 per project
Encapsulation: $4 per square foot
Enclosure: $10 per square foot
Chemical stripping: $10–$17 per square foot

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.

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