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>

How is lead measured in water?

• <div><p>Several different measurements may be used to determine the amount of lead in water. The most common unit of measurement is micrograms per liter (µg/L), which is the same as parts per billion. Another measurement is milligrams per liter (mg/L), which is the same as parts per million.</p></div>

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Q: What does air quality testing include?

• <div><p>Services test for allergens, mold, VOCs, and carbon monoxide levels to ensure a healthy indoor environment.</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: What regulations govern lead removal procedures?

• <div><p>Government regulations such as the EPA and OSHA govern lead removal procedures to ensure health and environmental safety during and after abatement.</p></div>

Q: How can you test your well water yourself?

• <div><p>&ldquo;Testing&rdquo; can start with your senses: Assessing your water&rsquo;s appearance, taste, and smell can all be good first steps. The best way to know for sure what&rsquo;s going on with your water is to use a well water testing kit, which can tell you about the specific levels of bacteria, dissolved solids, and hardness of your water with precision. Have a pro test your well water at least once per year.</p></div>

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Last update on January 18, 2026

Reviewed in January 2026
TheTw2 brothers team did an excellent job with removing leaves from my acre of property and did so at a fair price. They also cleaned the gutters on my home and my neighbors were so impressed one them hired them for another job on the spot. If you want excellent service for a fair price, these...
Tw2 brothers
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Reviewed in May 2024
The work was excellent, well respected your menâ s. Luke C., Tyrone B. , Will B. and Chris P. Removed, installed and cleaned as they worked. I would recommend this service to everyone I know that needs this type of work. Thanks for a job well done.
West Shore Home Raleigh-Durham
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Reviewed in May 2024
They showed up at the time they specified and completed the job. I would do business with them again. In fact, they are coming back out to remove additional trees.
BBB Tree Service
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Reviewed in October 2023
We recently had Plumbserve, LLC perform some repairs to fix leaking pipes on a shower drain and toilet. They did a great job with the repairs, explaining what caused the leaks, and exactly how their repairs would prevent the problems from recurring. The leaks had caused some standing water in...
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Reviewed in August 2023
A little pricey, clean up could have been better but they did remove the kudzu covered bushes and shrubs as I asked.
Huggins & Sons Yard Service
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Reviewed in August 2022
Dan and his team run a business as clean as your water will be once they've finished their work! In summary, they were honest, reliable, and speedy. I encourage you to read on for the details of how they exceeded our expectations and saved us from what would have been a major surprise expense!...
Progressive Water Solutions
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Reviewed in May 2021
They did a very thorough job, and it was a big one. Removal of trees from the back of our property, plus trimming, was tricky, as there wasn't a lot of room to operate. They did trim a smaller tree which we didn't want touched, but I could see they needed to make room to get their backhoe...
JLP Infrastructure
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Reviewed in April 2021
Arborex took some trees down for us 5 years ago and we were very happy with the results. So when we needed more extensive tree removal done this month, i did not hesitate to call them again. We had one very difficult and dangerously leaning very mature oak tree that required the crane for safe...
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Reviewed in October 2020
In fairness, we reduced the amount of furniture they removed and thought their price was a bit high for the changed removal project. Service excellent, however.
Person Junk Removal & Cleaning Service
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Enviro Assessments East, Inc.

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Serving Kittrell, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Emergency services offered

"Did work in a timely matter and at a reasonable price"

Response time1 day

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Pro-Clean Services LLC

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Serving Kittrell, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"House was for sale, inspector found mold... lots of it... in the attic.
Contacted Pro-Clean, they came right out, inspected everything and outlined the "plan of attack".
They took are of everything... I didn't even need to be there. Everything looks great, and no messes to clean up after!
Price was more than I wanted to spend, but fair considering the amount of remediation that needed to be done.
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Environmental Service Cleaning

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Serving Kittrell, NC and surrounding areas

Emergency services offered

"The work was done with great care and attention to detail. The mantles had sentimental value and they went above and beyond to ensure they came out perfectly. I would highly recommend ECS!"

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Curnie's General Contracting, LLC

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Serving Kittrell, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Emergency services offered

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"The service was great to the point I wanted to contact them directly. They were very prompt, courteous, professional, polite and on time."

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Vanco Crawlspace & Restoration, LLC

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Serving Kittrell, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

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Lead Testing and Removal questions, answered by experts

Services test for allergens, mold, VOCs, and carbon monoxide levels to ensure a healthy indoor environment.

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.

Government regulations such as the EPA and OSHA govern lead removal procedures to ensure health and environmental safety during and after abatement.

Several different measurements may be used to determine the amount of lead in water. The most common unit of measurement is micrograms per liter (µg/L), which is the same as parts per billion. Another measurement is milligrams per liter (mg/L), which is the same as parts per million.

“Testing” can start with your senses: Assessing your water’s appearance, taste, and smell can all be good first steps. The best way to know for sure what’s going on with your water is to use a well water testing kit, which can tell you about the specific levels of bacteria, dissolved solids, and hardness of your water with precision. Have a pro test your well water at least once per year.

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