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: What is considered hazardous waste?

• <div><p>Hazardous waste is waste that poses a threat to human or environmental health. This generally refers to waste that is flammable, corrosive, toxic, or reactive. To confirm if the waste you need to remove <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-is-hazardous-waste.htm">is considered hazardous waste</a>, contact your local hazardous waste facility.</p></div>

Q: Are lead paint test kits accurate?

• <div><p>Lead paint test kits are not always accurate. Several factors can play into why a test kit provides an inaccurate result such as user error, sample viability, the age and condition of the paint, or difficulty interpreting the final result. If you are looking for 100% accuracy, hiring a professional lead paint test is the only way to get that piece of mind. </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>

Q: How are samples collected during testing?

• <div><p>Through air sampling devices and surface swabs in key areas of concern.</p></div>

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Reviewed in May 2026
Great experience with this service. They were professional, quick, and cleaned everything up afterward. Highly recommend!
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Reviewed in February 2024
I had several plugs at my home that needed to be changed out, multiple new light fixtures that needed to be installed, and I wanted to add a light + fan combo outside to my patio. Josh came out and gave me a great quote, did exactly what he said he would do, and had it done right the first time....
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Reviewed in February 2024
I would use LDB Doors again and again. My garage door spring broke on a Saturday morning and I couldn't lift it or get out of my garage. Mr. Larry came to help me on his day off and replaced the spring. He's very knowledgeable and quick with his repairs. He answered all of my questions...
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Excellent service. Removed a tree blown down. Also used stump grinding service. Excellent communication and service.
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Reviewed in June 2023
Having moved and lived in over 15 different states in my life, good home inspection agents are hard to find. Mr. Crabtree is one of those rare ones whoâ s explained the process well and took care of my needs and concerns. I highly recommend his services.
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Reviewed in September 2022
Lisandro and his team did an excellent job! He came to give us a quote one day after requesting it and gave a very fair price. They were done within about 6 hours and cleaned up anything/everything they used, we couldnâ t even tell they had been there! Lisandro responds quickly and is very...
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Reviewed in January 2022
They were on time and thorough
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This company was quick and thorough with their estimate, and was fair and reasonable. So I hired them to aerate, overseed, and fertilize my yard. I will provide further feedback after the job is completed but so far I'm impressed.
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Reviewed in July 2021
Worked efficiently and did a good job. Made one mistake in the testing but corrected it moving forward but didnâ t repeat the test. Did do a little extra to complete the job. Did make a minor mistake regarding perfume on cloths in a house where a person is hyper allergenic to odorsâ ¦the...
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Serving Starkville, MS and surrounding areas

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Frederick Environmental LLC

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In business since 2015

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We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty, integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of home testing services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in Toxics Testing, but also offer a wide range of expertise for a variety of other projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work, as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

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Lead Testing and Removal questions, answered by experts

Hazardous waste is waste that poses a threat to human or environmental health. This generally refers to waste that is flammable, corrosive, toxic, or reactive. To confirm if the waste you need to remove is considered hazardous waste, contact your local hazardous waste facility.

Lead paint test kits are not always accurate. Several factors can play into why a test kit provides an inaccurate result such as user error, sample viability, the age and condition of the paint, or difficulty interpreting the final result. If you are looking for 100% accuracy, hiring a professional lead paint test is the only way to get that piece of mind.

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

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?

Through air sampling devices and surface swabs in key areas of concern.

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