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Q: How do you test for lead in your water?

• <div><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-test-for-lead-in-water-for.htm">How you test for lead in your water</a> depends on the source of your home's water supply. If you have municipal water, your local water system may offer to test the water for free or may connect you to a lab that will perform the testing.</p><p>If you have a private well that provides drinking water, you are responsible for testing it for lead. Look for a lab that is accredited by your state's Department of Environmental Protection to perform the test.</p></div>

Q: What is the acceptable amount of lead in drinking water?

• <div><p>According to the EPA, there is no safe level of lead in the blood, and so the maximum contaminant level goal (MCLG) for lead in water is zero. Even at low levels, lead is harmful to human health. It can also remain in the body and build up over time with repeated exposure.</p></div>

Q: How often should properties be tested for lead?

• <div><p>Properties should be tested for lead every 2-3 years, especially if they are older, have undergone renovations, or show deterioration of paint or interior finishes.</p></div>

Q: Do home inspectors check for lead paint?

• <div><p>No, a <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/whats-included-home-inspection-report.htm">standard home inspection includes</a> the basics and does not offer lead paint testing. Professional lead paint inspectors need specific licenses to perform these inspections, which not all home inspectors have. If you suspect lead paint in the home you are about to purchase, you will need to pay separately to have that done. If the findings come back positive, you may be able to negotiate with the buyer to cover the cost of the removal.</p></div>

Q: How long does lead dust stay in the air?

• <div><p>When a surface that contains lead dust is disturbed, the dust can float about in the air for roughly an hour before settling again. Since you cannot see the dust, it is important always to wear protective gear when working with any materials that may contain lead paint and to keep children, pets, and others away from the area for as long as possible</p></div>

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Last update on August 27, 2026

Reviewed in August 2026
Very prompt & professional service. Cut & removed 6 trees. Also, trimmed 2 Bradford Pear & 4 Crepe Myrtle trees. Completely cleaned up everything. Did a great job.
Hyler Tree Service
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Reviewed in May 2026
We had Jeremiah B. and his crew do some tree removal and stump grinding work at our house. They showed up within the timeframe given while accessing the job. Their work and the clean up afterwards were better than we expected. The cost of the completed work was reasonable and the same as the...
Four Seasons Tree Service - Home Facebook
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Reviewed in May 2026
Hylers Tree Service is a very professional and qualified company that provides excellent tree removing services. They completed the job in a timely manner along with cleaning up the worksite. A very great team to hire for all your tree, stump and shrub needs!
Hyler's Tree Service
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Reviewed in March 2026
Dalton Sons Tree Service did an excellent job removing several trees from our property, including some close to our house and others on a steep hillside ravine. Their crew was very careful working near the house and kept the yard clean throughout the entire process. When they finished,...
Dalton Son's Tree Service
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Reviewed in November 2025
Lucas Harrold was very professional and completed all the work I requested. He communicated well and helped me make decisions regarding what trees to keep and what trees to remove. He also cleared a large amount of bushes and areas that were covered by brush. He removed everything from our...
Harrolds Tree and Land Management
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Reviewed in June 2025
They did a great job and they had to go the extra mile by climbing the two trees and lowering down the limbs by rope because they needed to be very careful, it was near my neighbors shed and they could not just cut and drop the tree. His men did a great job, cleaned up all the debris, raked...
C&B TREE SERVICE
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Reviewed in March 2025
Jeff's company was an A+ all around - from being prompt, reasonably priced and got started almost immediately. He took away EVERYTHING in my junk piled high garage. It was all completed by the next morning - broom clean. I would highly recommend Jeff and Southern Grace Solutions to any...
Southern Grace Solutions HHI LLC
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Reviewed in January 2023
Did an amazing job. I live in PSL and he removed 3 palm trees on my property. He was extremely professional , quick and most of all careful to not cause any kind of damage. 10/10 will recommend and call again. Absolutely amazing.
Hoover Tree Service
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Reviewed in October 2022
John was the lead on the project and was excellent to work with. He did that which was asked of him and if there were any mistakes, he corrected them.
Wize Home Services
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Reviewed in August 2022
Dee and his crew from Hunt's Hazardous Tree Removal and trimming did an outstanding job of trimming and pruning some very large bushes in the front of my house. They also did an excellent job of cleaning the sight. If you have some tree, bush, or landscaping work that needs to be done, you...
Hunts Hazardous Tree Removal and Trimming
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Lead Testing and Removal questions, answered by experts

How you test for lead in your water depends on the source of your home's water supply. If you have municipal water, your local water system may offer to test the water for free or may connect you to a lab that will perform the testing.

If you have a private well that provides drinking water, you are responsible for testing it for lead. Look for a lab that is accredited by your state's Department of Environmental Protection to perform the test.

According to the EPA, there is no safe level of lead in the blood, and so the maximum contaminant level goal (MCLG) for lead in water is zero. Even at low levels, lead is harmful to human health. It can also remain in the body and build up over time with repeated exposure.

Properties should be tested for lead every 2-3 years, especially if they are older, have undergone renovations, or show deterioration of paint or interior finishes.

No, a standard home inspection includes the basics and does not offer lead paint testing. Professional lead paint inspectors need specific licenses to perform these inspections, which not all home inspectors have. If you suspect lead paint in the home you are about to purchase, you will need to pay separately to have that done. If the findings come back positive, you may be able to negotiate with the buyer to cover the cost of the removal.

When a surface that contains lead dust is disturbed, the dust can float about in the air for roughly an hour before settling again. Since you cannot see the dust, it is important always to wear protective gear when working with any materials that may contain lead paint and to keep children, pets, and others away from the area for as long as possible

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