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: What are the health risks associated with lead exposure?

• <div><p>Lead exposure poses significant health risks, including neurological, developmental, and behavioral disorders, especially critical in young children and fetuses.</p></div>

Q: What does lead dust look like?

• <div><p>Unfortunately, lead dust does not look different from any other type of dust. You cannot detect it with the naked eye. To determine if you have lead dust in your home, you will need to hire a local company to take a sample from the paint and test it for you in a lab.</p></div>

Q: Why is lead testing necessary?

• <div><p>Lead exposure poses serious health risks, particularly for children, and can be present in paint, pipes, and soil.</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>

Q: How do professionals test for other toxic materials in a home?

• <div><p>Professionals use specialized equipment and techniques to detect asbestos, radon, and VOCs.</p></div>

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These gentlemen were amazing. They came and analyzed my tree, told me what needed to be done. Scheduled the removal, they cleaned up everything & left it as it was. They were very careful & cautious especially with the house & fence. I will definitely recommend this company!!!
American Tree Men
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Reviewed in November 2024
Paul was knowledgeable and quickly responded to my request for the radon test. Test results were promptly provided and explained.
Varsity Home Inspections, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2024
They showed up early and did a satisfactory job of tree removal. They cleaned up everything quite well. They had a very fair price. Would hire again and recommend to others.
Torsellis Tree & Lawn Care LLC
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Reviewed in March 2024
We had Restoration Services perform indoor mold testing in our home. They got our results back in 2 days and immediately tore out the walls. This company finished, re-tested to confirm their work!! Great company, great people.
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Reviewed in January 2024
Was very prompt and professional, contacted me within minutes of inquiring about the removal of my lawn mowers and was able to come out the same day and pick them up.
Hauling Heroes KC
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Reviewed in April 2023
A big job that took a day and a half to remove one very large maple tree and a smaller one plus clean up and hauling away the debris. Well done. Will be hiring again in the fall to remove 3 Bradford pear trees.
Jefe, LLC
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Reviewed in February 2023
Very professional and fast. I had gazebo, fence and another tree nearby and they managed removal without hitting anything. Great job cleaning up as well.
Reade's Property Maintenance and Tree Service LLC
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Reviewed in May 2022
Very courteous and thorough with removing peeling paint on my deck and cleaning my driveway.
Poseidon Power Washing LLC.
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Reviewed in December 2021
Arrived on time, workers were skilled and professional! They removed a 60’ tree and left my property and surrounding area clean in one day! All the while working around a not so nice neighbor. Because the stump was so large, they referred me to a stump removal company who was just as good....
Clark Tree Service
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Reviewed in September 2021
Richard and his team came in and finished our removal and cellulose blow-in on time and under the quotes I received from competitors. Great overall experience
Koala Insulation of North Kansas City
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Smart Environmental Services LLC

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"Smart Environmental has excellent customer service and incredibly honest people. They saved us thousands of dollars by stressing the importance of testing our old vermiculite insulation rather than assuming it had asbestos. While another company took a look at our attic and gave us a quote for over $3,000 of asbestos remediation, Pony described that many inspectors see old insulation and assume it is asbestos, but that is not always the case. Pony took a sample from our attic, got it tested for us, and promptly sent us the negative test results the next day. We could not be more grateful for Ponys honesty and the diligence he took in actually testing our insulation instead of just assuming we needed a costly remediation."

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"Job well done. Very professional and excellent quality."

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Serving Smithville, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

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"The service turned out well. They actually ended up siding the entire home. They were very good at designing the color of the siding and had great recommendations since I had no idea what I was looking for. The computer technology was great as far as coming up with the design. I was very pleased with the outcome of the service. The technicians who did the siding were always on time. Scheduling was very easy, as well. Ab"

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Stain Pro - Fence & Deck Staining

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Stain Pro offers Certified Professional Fence & Deck Staining services throughout the Greater Kansas City area. We are based in Liberty, MO, and strive to create the best looking deck and fence staining on every job.

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Lead Testing and Removal questions, answered by experts

Lead exposure poses significant health risks, including neurological, developmental, and behavioral disorders, especially critical in young children and fetuses.

Unfortunately, lead dust does not look different from any other type of dust. You cannot detect it with the naked eye. To determine if you have lead dust in your home, you will need to hire a local company to take a sample from the paint and test it for you in a lab.

Lead exposure poses serious health risks, particularly for children, and can be present in paint, pipes, and soil.

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.

Professionals use specialized equipment and techniques to detect asbestos, radon, and VOCs.

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