Can I paint over lead paint?

• <div><p>You can paint over lead paint, or “encapsulate” it with a special paint that includes an ingredient called an encapsulant. The EPA approves encapsulation as a <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-options-do-i-have-remove-lead-paint.htm">lead paint removal method</a> as long as the paint remains undisturbed. Standard types of paint without an “encapsulant” from the big box stores or hardware stores do not meet EPA standards for remediation of lead-based paint.</p></div>

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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: What trash can I not dispose of myself?

• <div><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-do-i-properly-dispose-old-house-paint.htm">Disposing of old paint</a>, bleach, oil, and fertilizer should be handled by a company that specializes in this kind of waste. Many private junk removal companies do not dispose of these items. Because these materials are hazardous to the environment and dangerous to handle or dispose of improperly, you should confirm with your local municipality about places to take hazardous materials for safe disposal. </p></div>

Q: Are old roof shingles toxic?

• <div><p>If your roof was constructed between 1930 and 1970, there&rsquo;s a possibility that the shingles contain asbestos. If that&rsquo;s the case, you should hire a professional for repairs and replacement, as they&rsquo;ll have the necessary equipment to stay safe from such a hazardous and cancer-causing substance. If your home was constructed after this period, it&rsquo;s unlikely that the shingles in place are toxic. In most cases, asbestos shingles are not recyclable, while standard asphalt shingles are recyclable.</p></div>

Q: Do services include hazardous waste disposal?

• <div><p>Some companies offer hazardous waste removal, but additional fees and special handling procedures may be required.</p></div>

Q: Can I paint over lead paint?

• <div><p>You can paint over lead paint, or &ldquo;encapsulate&rdquo; it with a special paint that includes an ingredient called an encapsulant. The EPA approves encapsulation as a <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-options-do-i-have-remove-lead-paint.htm">lead paint removal method</a> as long as the paint remains undisturbed. Standard types of paint without an &ldquo;encapsulant&rdquo; from the big box stores or hardware stores do not meet EPA standards for remediation of lead-based paint.</p></div>

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Last update on October 02, 2025

Reviewed in October 2025
Very fast response. Excellent work on removing trees. From initial contact to job completed, less than one week! Cleaned up ALL debris from the felling of trees. Professional and courteous. We are hiring them again for dirt work/landscaping our back yard. We highly recommend SFC terrain works!
SFC Terrain Works
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Reviewed in February 2024
They removed and hauled away 5 huge pine trees. 4.5 rating versus 5 due to some stumps could of been ground down a little more. Completed job in 1 day, was dark when they completed.
Feela's Tree Service
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Reviewed in April 2022
Excellent company! Took down my tree, and ground out stump. They were timely, very neat, meaning their clean up of branches and tree debris was fantastic. I would absolutely use them again!
Minnesota Tree Experts, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2021
Alex does great work installing retaining walls and paver patios at a great price, He did lots of hard manual labor preparing the area.
Pine Landscaping & Construction
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Reviewed in November 2021
David Kittke was very knowledgeable, did a professional job, and was friendly as he helped me. Look forward to using him again in the future. Highly recommend him!
Groundworks
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Reviewed in July 2021
Baros Remodeling does a great job. Highly recommend.
Baros Remodeling
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Reviewed in December 2020
They send you pictures of before and after but it would be more helpful to know if an anomalies were found or anything of concern. I would also like to know the locations from which the pics were taken as reference points. I recognize they do not diagnose but some feedback would be helpful....
MN Air Duct Cleaning Corporation
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Reviewed in April 2020
They did a wonderful job on removing my asbestos paneling in the laundry room. They cleaned up after the removal and I would not hesitate using them again or recommending them to people that I know.
Amigos Quality Environmental
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Reviewed in August 2018
The whole experience with L & T was outstanding. We needed eight 19 year old fir trees removed from our property. To us it was daunting. Y & T made it affordable and easy. They were prompt, professional, thorough, and made our property look far, far better than it has in years. There is...
L & T Tree Services
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Reviewed in October 2014
Installation went very well. They arrived removed old carpeting is most of the living room. Installed the laminate and moved furniture over to do the rest of the room. That's where they ended the first day... finishing the living room... Next day did hallway and step and also installed new...
Town And Countyr Flooring
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soy muy responsable y puntual y me gusta hacer lo mejor para que mis clientes se sientan sastigechos conmigo

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In business since 1980

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"Steve is a hard working person. Who made our bathroom level again. He is fair, honest and trustworthy. He took photographs, because it's a crawl space and kept us informed through out the process. I would hire him in a minute should we have another job come up!!!! Thank you Steve!!!!!"

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Skyline Contractors, LLC

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Serving Askov, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

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"Very professional, completed work in a timely manner, cleared our property, put in a driveway and did our house pad, everything turned out exceptional. Would highly recommend and will use on future projects."

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"Fast/ efficient and friendly service. Great work and i absolutely love my patio!"

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Recommended by57%of homeowners

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In business since 2023

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"We had Jordan and his crew replace our roof this summer. Communication was very good throughout the job, very impressed with the work the crew and him did. We also had our front door replaced this winter. Again, top notch work as I’ve come to expect. I would highly recommend Jordan and his crew at Heyer Grounds."

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Mason Landscaping

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Serving Askov, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

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15 years of experience. spanish and english

Serving Askov, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

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Were a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of demolition services that are customizable to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forwardion!

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Serving Askov, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

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Ernz Painting is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities. No job is too big or too small! We look forward to working with you!

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Greenland Lawn Maintenance

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Serving Askov, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

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Small jobs welcome

"Average. Not good and not bad."

One of our arborists roped up in the largest oak tree we&rsquo;ve ever encountered!

Response time1 day

Response rate87%

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Custom Pinnacle Exteriors

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With over 13 years of experience Custom Pinnacle Exteriors is your trusted choice for all of your contracting needs. We take pride in our work and can assure your satisfaction with your project. Give us a call today for a free estimate!

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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.

Disposing of old paint, bleach, oil, and fertilizer should be handled by a company that specializes in this kind of waste. Many private junk removal companies do not dispose of these items. Because these materials are hazardous to the environment and dangerous to handle or dispose of improperly, you should confirm with your local municipality about places to take hazardous materials for safe disposal.

If your roof was constructed between 1930 and 1970, there’s a possibility that the shingles contain asbestos. If that’s the case, you should hire a professional for repairs and replacement, as they’ll have the necessary equipment to stay safe from such a hazardous and cancer-causing substance. If your home was constructed after this period, it’s unlikely that the shingles in place are toxic. In most cases, asbestos shingles are not recyclable, while standard asphalt shingles are recyclable.

Some companies offer hazardous waste removal, but additional fees and special handling procedures may be required.

You can paint over lead paint, or “encapsulate” it with a special paint that includes an ingredient called an encapsulant. The EPA approves encapsulation as a lead paint removal method as long as the paint remains undisturbed. Standard types of paint without an “encapsulant” from the big box stores or hardware stores do not meet EPA standards for remediation of lead-based paint.

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