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Q: How is lead removal professionally conducted?

• <div><p>Professional lead removal involves identifying and safely removing or encapsulating lead-based paints and materials, using specialized equipment, and following strict safety procedures to minimize exposure and contamination.</p></div>

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: 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>

Q: What methods are used to remove lead paint?

• <div><p>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:</p><ul><li><p>Total removal: $8&ndash;$17 per square foot</p></li><li><p>Demolition and replacement: $1,000&ndash;$15,000 per project</p></li><li><p>Encapsulation: $4 per square foot</p></li><li><p>Enclosure: $10 per square foot</p></li><li><p>Chemical stripping: $10&ndash;$17 per square foot</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

Q: How do you safely remove lead paint?

• <div><p>The safest way to remove lead-based paint is by letting a professional take over. For most people, <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-cost-removing-lead-paint.htm">lead paint removal costs</a> an average of $3,400. You should never attempt to dry sand old lead-based paint surfaces by hand. Most professionals use a paint stripper to do the job followed by wet scraping, but if you don&rsquo;t want to remove lead paint, another option is to paint over it. Only consider this option if the old lead paint finish isn&rsquo;t flaking or cracked.</p></div>

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Last update on August 04, 2026

Reviewed in August 2026
I requested a quote for tree trimming, shrub trimming and to haul off the limbs. Bobby contacted me right away; we discussed what I needed done and I received a quote soon after.
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Reviewed in October 2025
Ridgecrest roofing did an excellent job on my ceiling repair. They also removed old screen on my porch and installed new railing. I live in an old house and this is the first time I had a contractor keep me updated, did the work in record time, and then cleaned the work site. I highly recommend...
RidgeCrest Roofing and Restoration, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2025
Has a great work ethic. He has a great customer service let me know everything that was goin on and it turned out perfect
Nations Construction
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Reviewed in September 2023
I recently purchased my first home and decided to hire Alpha Custom Floors LLC to remove carpet and lay new flooring for me after a few people recommended Cliff. I am greatly pleased that I went with his business. Cliff also helped navigate me in the right direction in choosing the new flooring,...
Alpha Custom Floors LLC
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Reviewed in February 2023
Very skillful, GREAT Job !!!! The paint job is beautiful... would recommend! Will hire for future Job's.
The Quick Fix
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Reviewed in August 2022
I’d hire these guys anyday, I’m very impressed with the outcome of my yard.
Faulk Lawn Care
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Reviewed in February 2021
Although I was unable to hire them, they took the time to reach out to others to help me find who I needed. This was so kind of them and totally unnecessary but they didnâ t mind at all. I was so grateful for their help as I was having trouble finding the service I was looking for!
Precision Heating & Cooling, LLC
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Reviewed in January 2021
He's very knowledgeable, professional, and does good work!
Edwin's Repair Man
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Reviewed in January 2021
They came in and removed my problem tree following a snow storm. They were even helpful in shoveling my drive. Due to the snow and time restraints they will need to return to remove the stump. I will definitely recommend them.
The Tree Network
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Reviewed in September 2020
Extremely polite and competent technician. He was very organized and professional.
Hustle hardware
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Serving Meadville, MS and surrounding areas

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Small jobs welcome

"The job required digging up a lot of invasive plants under a large oak tree in clay soil. We had to dig 4 to 6 inches down. The work was done well. He was very friendly. We just had some problems with scheduling. Other than that great help."

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Waste, Junk, Building Materials and Debris - Remove and Haul

Serving Meadville, MS and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

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Small jobs welcome

"They were professional, reliable, and affordable. I?m very happy with the work they did and I couldn?t have asked for a better result. I will definitely be reaching out to them again for more items I want removed. I definitely recommend them to anyone who?s looking for their services. Thank you Guice Junk Purge."

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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a Lawn

Serving Meadville, MS and surrounding areas

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Small jobs welcome

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"Did an awesome job!! Very professional service and was very pleased with cost, and finished results was by far better than any of the other several pressure washing companies I?ve used over the years!!! Will definitely be using them again!!"

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Waste, Junk, Building Materials and Debris - Remove and Haul

Serving Meadville, MS and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Jaffen was quick to respond, quick to quote and quick to do the job! I hired for junk removal and he was the best priced and he went the extra mile and made sure all the small pieces were taken too! I’ll add them pictures soon!"

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Serving Meadville, MS and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

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"Contractor was very professional. Everything I asked to get hauled off was done in a timely manner. He was a very nice fella, will be calling out again if I need any waste or junk removal! Thank you Cypress Site Services!"

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Waste, Junk, Building Materials and Debris - Remove and Haul

Serving Meadville, MS and surrounding areas

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Small jobs welcome

No frills just simple show up get to work so that you can have your space at your disposal. Prompt and trustworthy also dedicated and upstanding.

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Murry management group

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Waste, Junk, Building Materials and Debris - Remove and Haul

Serving Meadville, MS and surrounding areas

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Hi I’m Kendarius Murry, if you have any thing that needs to be removed from your yard, house, and or business, give me call. 7696665342

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Washington's Junk Removal Services LLC

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I'm an affordable server in all services I offer. I'm reliable and my mind set is do it right the first time so we can both be happy. Will do the service needed the right way.

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Just got laid off and just trying to stay on top of bills

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We are a very hard working and dedicated company. Each job is treated with respect and is performed safely and efficiently. We have the equipment to tackle most any job.

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Leaf Removal questions, answered by experts

Professional lead removal involves identifying and safely removing or encapsulating lead-based paints and materials, using specialized equipment, and following strict safety procedures to minimize exposure and contamination.

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.

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.

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

The safest way to remove lead-based paint is by letting a professional take over. For most people, lead paint removal costs an average of $3,400. You should never attempt to dry sand old lead-based paint surfaces by hand. Most professionals use a paint stripper to do the job followed by wet scraping, but if you don’t want to remove lead paint, another option is to paint over it. Only consider this option if the old lead paint finish isn’t flaking or cracked.

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