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Last update on November 19, 2025
Serving Bismarck, MO and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2019
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Excellent job prompt job response with excellent removal done safely and timely."
Serving Bismarck, MO and surrounding areas
In business since 2008
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Service was done in a timely and professional manner."
Serving Bismarck, MO and surrounding areas
In business since 1995
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"We contacted Sherlock's because my daughter tested high for lead. We rushed to find a company to help us identify where the contamination was coming from. I found Sherlock through google and had the best first impression of them than from the other companies I called.
Sally explained the process of lead testing our home clearly. They performed the lead test less than 2 days from when I called them. Sally and Chuck came to our home together and tested inside and out for 2 hours. In the end, we found no source of lead contamination at our home (meaning it must be coming from an outside source). They provided a thorough report and the price was reasonable. They are also easy to get a hold of.
Since having them perform the testing, I have heard other positive reviews of this company. And I will recommend them to anyone who is unfortunate enough to have a poor blood lead score.
I will also never buy a new home without them inspecting it first."
Serving Bismarck, MO and surrounding areas
In business since 2017
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"The company did excellent work. The work was completed quickly and professionally."
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Serving Bismarck, MO and surrounding areas
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"It was apparent they were very skilled. They quickly dropped the huge limbs without a scratch on the house, fence or sheds surrounding the tree. They arrived on time and cleaned the area to my satisfaction before leaving. And they were competetively priced! I can't say enough good things about this company."
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Lead paint removal costs about $3,600, ranging from $1,500 to $5,800, depending on several factors, such as square footage, removal method, and its location in your home. Keep in mind that lead paint removal costs $8 to $17 per square foot, ensuring a permanent and maintenance-free fix.
Additional cost factors for lead paint removal include:
Location
Materials and equipment needed
Disposal method
Accessibility
Surface types
Repairs needed
Labor
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
Professional testing for lead paint costs about $300, ranging from about $250 to $700, depending on the square footage, accessibility, and location. However, testing for lead paint with a DIY home-testing kit costs about $25, but doesn’t guarantee accurate results. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommends using a lead test kit that complies with the Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule, which has strict criteria for ensuring a more accurate reading.
Common home surfaces to test for lead include:
Walls
Windows
Doors
Molding and trim
Railings
A professional lead paint removal company should remove any lead-based paint from your home. You should not remove or paint over it yourself because handling lead-based paint poses health risks, according to the EPA. Professionals trained and certified to handle lead-based paint abatement use specialized equipment like HEPA vacuums and methods like chemical stripping and abrasive blasting to remove paint and particles as safely as possible. They are also trained on how to properly dispose of lead-based paint material.
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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