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Q: Can I test indoor air quality myself?

• <div><p>DIY kits are available for basic air quality testing, but professional services provide more comprehensive results and recommendations. While a DIY kit may seem cost-effective, a professional assessment is more thorough. Inspectors are better equipped to catch all pollutants and hazards, and you'll still need a professional to verify and act on DIY test results. Furthermore, some kits don't test for certain pollutants or only detect their presence without measuring specific levels (like mold spores). It's generally better to opt for a detailed professional assessment.</p></div>

Q: What steps should be taken if lead is found in a property?

• <div><p>If lead is detected in a property, steps should include arranging for professional removal or containment, notifying all occupants, and implementing interim safety measures to reduce exposure.</p></div>

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: 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 much does lead testing cost?

• <div><p>Testing typically costs between $200 and $600, depending on the number of samples and laboratory analysis.</p></div>

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Last update on April 23, 2025

Reviewed in April 2025
I could not be happier with ON Design & Remodeling and Raz, the project manager. I want to express my gratitude for sending out a team of highly professional exterior renovation contractors. They were not only skilled but also punctual, respectful, and maintained a clean work environment...
On Design & Remodeling INC
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Reviewed in August 2019
Contacted by them, Told they were going to look at Job and would call back next day with information, never bothered to called back
Elite Custom Concrete, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2014
They were incredibly professional and helpful with the insurance <br /> process. They went beyond my expectations with cleaning! They even <br /> folded and organized the clothes and other items in our closets. They <br /> also let us use their scaffolding to paint our very high walls and...
CAPTAIN CLEAN
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Reviewed in March 2014
Cory was prompt at returning my calls and providing an estimate. He began work on the chimney within a few days of receiving the go ahead - even in the middle of a frigid winter! All work was completed in around a week's time. They were careful to keep the area as clean as possible and they...
Stonewall Masonry
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Reviewed in October 2013
ASKED IF THEY WOULD COME OUT TO TAKE A LOOK AND THEY SAID THEY WOULDN'T EVEN COME OUT AS WE ARE TOO FAR ( WE ARE ONLY 20 MILES AWAY.) WILL NEVER CALL AGAIN. <br />
Molde's Plumbing and Heading
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Reviewed in May 2013
His bid was less that the others, attention to detail excellent, and Dale continually took pictures of the progress of the roof and sent them to me, as I wasn't there. Some family members stopped by and were very impressed by the quality of the work and how clean they were keeping our yard. ...
Dale Schroeder Roofing LLC
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Reviewed in October 2012
Great service as noted above. Very prompt and speedy, but also very competent. All of my plumbing problems were resolved in one morning and for a very reasonable price. I have already recommended them to others and will continue to do so. <br />
Tubbs of Soft Water
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Lead Testing and Removal questions, answered by experts

DIY kits are available for basic air quality testing, but professional services provide more comprehensive results and recommendations. While a DIY kit may seem cost-effective, a professional assessment is more thorough. Inspectors are better equipped to catch all pollutants and hazards, and you'll still need a professional to verify and act on DIY test results. Furthermore, some kits don't test for certain pollutants or only detect their presence without measuring specific levels (like mold spores). It's generally better to opt for a detailed professional assessment.

If lead is detected in a property, steps should include arranging for professional removal or containment, notifying all occupants, and implementing interim safety measures to reduce exposure.

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.

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

Testing typically costs between $200 and $600, depending on the number of samples and laboratory analysis.

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