What questions should I ask a lead paint removal contractor?

• <div><p>You should ask a few questions to ensure that your potential lead removal professional is experienced and qualified to handle lead-paint abatement safely, legally, and properly. </p><ul><li><p>What are your qualifications and experience removing lead-based paint?</p></li><li><p>Are you licensed and certified to remove lead-based paint?</p></li><li><p>How do you test for lead paint?</p></li><li><p>What methods do you use for lead-based paint abatement?</p></li><li><p>What do you plan to do with the hazardous material when you remove it from the home?</p></li><li><p>Do you do replacement and painting work or removal only?</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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Q: Can you sell a house with lead paint?

• <div><p>You can sell a house with lead paint, but there are several requirements. If you are aware that lead paint exists anywhere in the home, you must disclose that to potential buyers. Required home inspections will often uncover lead paint, especially for older houses where lead paint may still be a problem. If you have taken steps to encapsulate lead, you should provide buyers with full documentation of the project so it won&rsquo;t cause any problems later on.</p></div>

Q: What is the best way to dispose of hazardous wastes?

• <div><p>Household products such as paints, cleaners, oils, and batteries are considered hazardous and should not be disposed of with regular household waste. Instead, look for local household hazardous waste collection facilities where you can safely dispose of these items without harming the environment or human health.</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: Can I remove lead paint myself, or should I hire a professional?

• <div><p>While the EPA provides guidelines for homeowners to perform DIY lead paint removal, it is a risky process and generally not recommended due to serious health risks and strict regulatory requirements. The process requires precise safety precautions, such as wearing a respirator and protective eyeglasses, creating sealed exits, and using a HEPA vacuum for cleanup. To ensure the job is done safely, effectively, and in compliance with regulations, it is highly recommended to hire a professional lead abatement company. Certified professionals have the necessary training, experience, and specialized equipment (like chemical strippers and HEPA vacuums) to handle and dispose of hazardous materials safely.</p></div>

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Last update on October 10, 2025

Reviewed in October 2025
Have been using them for several years now and they have always done an awesome job. They removed a large spruce tree this year and cleaned up the yard so well that you can’t tell where the tree was. Ben and his crew are amazing.
Astorino's Tree Service
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Reviewed in June 2025
There are not enough positive adjectives to describe the level of service from GZ Tree Care. From the consult to the tree removal, everything was done smoothly, on time, and professionally. The pros were polite, friendly and very knowledgeable. They are leaders in their field and highly...
GZ Tree Care
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Reviewed in June 2019
Absolute Pros (and part artist to boot) as they were tasked with removing 120 year old windows; managing to keep them all still in tact, and replaced them with very high quality new windows that looked like they had always belonged there. When they were done, you wouldn't know they were ever...
Minnesota's 1st Choice, Inc.
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Reviewed in August 2018
They removed everything out of the building, cleaned and loaded it in the pod. Sealed all openings and cleaned the inside of the building. I would recommend them to anybody.
BEAST Wildlife Solutions
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Reviewed in February 2017
Budget Exteriors was awesome to work with! Starting with the sales man (Lou), not pushy and very respectful. He understood my needs when it came to windows and was very easy to work with. He really knew the window products he sells and was able to answer all questions I had. I really liked the...
Budget Exteriors Inc
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Reviewed in November 2016
The removal of the old stove and the install of the new wood stove was done well, they were careful not to damage the floors or walls. But the pipe from the new wood stove to the chimney vent on the wall has gaps in it. At 3 joints there are 1/4" to 1/2" gaps between the pipes. So when you are...
Comfort by Design
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Reviewed in April 2015
Fred, the owner, showed up a couple of days after I contacted him through the company website. He gave me a quote, in writing, and we settled on a day for the work. Since the trees were about to leaf, time was pretty critical. Dwight and Josh arrived right on schedule and got after the hard...
Blitz Tree Service
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Reviewed in December 2014
Our 2008 Nissan Frontier pickup is our only vehicle, so getting a ride from the shop and back after the repairs was an unexpected and greatly appreciated bonus. Timely repairs was appreciated, too. Both times I've had our truck in to Riverside Automotive Repairs I've been impressed with the...
RIVERSIDE AUTOMOTIVE
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Reviewed in November 2014
The owner was pleasant to deal with, and did the work just when he said he would. The job, leaf removal was done very well and he did all the areas I was concerned about.
RARE Landscapes - Home Facebook
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Reviewed in October 2014
The entire painting and staging process went great. Rhonda and Douglas were a pleasure to work with. I met with them, early on, for a consult. We talked about the scope of the work and my budget. Rhonda worked hard to keep the costs within my budget. Rhonda recommended repainting several...
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"Arrived, after calling us, on time. Very neat and courteous. Honored quoted price and reasonably dealt with additional services. WiLL hire again before we move to remove additional items."

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Northern Building Contractors is committed to excellence in every aspect of our\nbusiness. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty,\nand personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service\nwe bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of\nour trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals.\nAbove all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their\nconcerns the basis of our business.\n

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My name is Bryce with Schmidty Services \n\nI am a local handyman in town working to help make your day easier in doing the things you need to get done that you may not want to do or can’t do!

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I am here to help I know sometimes you just need it gone and we do those jobs but we know sometimes it’s hard to part with old belongings and we are here to make it easier for you.

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Im chad owner of CM Lawn&Landscape inc. Been in this industry for over 25 years there nothing we cant do in this industry. We provide Lawn care services & landscape services. Weather your looking for weekly lawn care or a whole new landscape make over we got you covered.

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I am for quality over quantity absolutely love what I do for work so it's not like a chore to me I know what I'm doing I'm very confident in what I do and I will make your yard look amazing I treat every yard every property as it is my own so if I wouldn't do it to my place I will not do it to yours

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Leaf Removal questions, answered by experts

You can sell a house with lead paint, but there are several requirements. If you are aware that lead paint exists anywhere in the home, you must disclose that to potential buyers. Required home inspections will often uncover lead paint, especially for older houses where lead paint may still be a problem. If you have taken steps to encapsulate lead, you should provide buyers with full documentation of the project so it won’t cause any problems later on.

Household products such as paints, cleaners, oils, and batteries are considered hazardous and should not be disposed of with regular household waste. Instead, look for local household hazardous waste collection facilities where you can safely dispose of these items without harming the environment or human health.

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.

While the EPA provides guidelines for homeowners to perform DIY lead paint removal, it is a risky process and generally not recommended due to serious health risks and strict regulatory requirements. The process requires precise safety precautions, such as wearing a respirator and protective eyeglasses, creating sealed exits, and using a HEPA vacuum for cleanup. To ensure the job is done safely, effectively, and in compliance with regulations, it is highly recommended to hire a professional lead abatement company. Certified professionals have the necessary training, experience, and specialized equipment (like chemical strippers and HEPA vacuums) to handle and dispose of hazardous materials safely.

You should ask a few questions to ensure that your potential lead removal professional is experienced and qualified to handle lead-paint abatement safely, legally, and properly.

What are your qualifications and experience removing lead-based paint?
Are you licensed and certified to remove lead-based paint?
How do you test for lead paint?
What methods do you use for lead-based paint abatement?
What do you plan to do with the hazardous material when you remove it from the home?
Do you do replacement and painting work or removal only?

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