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: How are samples collected during testing?

• <div><p>Through air sampling devices and surface swabs in key areas of concern.</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: Why is lead testing important before purchasing a property?

• <div><p>Lead testing prior to purchasing a property ensures that the new owners are informed about potential hazards, prevents health risks associated with lead poisoning, and facilitates timely remediation.</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 steps should be taken if lead is found in a property?

• <div><p>If lead is detected in a property, steps should include arranging for professional removal or containment, notifying all occupants, and implementing interim safety measures to reduce exposure.</p></div>

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Great job. Easy to work with! Checked our attic for mold after bat removal and insulated the attic.
RemSafe Restorations, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2023
Terry was great .Immediate response, appointment was set at my convenience promptly on a Sunday and arrived on time. Work was done, tested and left the area neat. Booster pump was replaced so my upstairs water pressure is great again. Will use Lakes Region Pump & Irrigation again.
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Reviewed in July 2023
I have had TLC do several jobs in the last year. Trees were taken down, brush removed with barely a trace and the wood that I was keeping was stacked neatly and exactly where I wanted it both times. Quality of work was excellent.
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Reviewed in January 2023
Very happy with their service of appliance disconnection and gas line removal I had requested in a timely manner and reasonably priced.
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Reviewed in July 2022
CHRIS and TIM went above and beyond. After removing all items from basement, put them all back in after. Answered all my questions.
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Derek and the Blue Ribbon crew did a fantastic and safe job of removing several trees for us . I would highly recommended them.
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Reviewed in February 2022
Kevin was excellent. I had 2 separate jobs for him, both of which were climbers. He completed the jobs safely, efficiently and affordable. Great customer service and great knowledge in tree removal. I highly recommend Deez trees for any tree removal job
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Reviewed in November 2021
Francois was hired for a complicated situation in our backyard. He offered great ideas and expertise. We followed his lead and are thrilled with the results. In less than two days the job was clean and complete. This job included excavation, the installation of a stockade fence and more. Our...
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Reviewed in August 2021
TLC Tree & Crane Service crew work as a very good team.The quote out bid 3 others and the tree removal was clean and organized.?
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Reviewed in July 2021
Removed cellulose insulation into bags. Called me to verify my description of the work. Was thoughtful in preparing, pleasant to work beside and worked until the job was done.
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"IEE seemed very professional and very helpful, but their price was a little high and they could not complete the job in my required time frame."

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In business since 1986

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Lead Testing and Removal questions, answered by experts

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

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.

Lead testing prior to purchasing a property ensures that the new owners are informed about potential hazards, prevents health risks associated with lead poisoning, and facilitates timely remediation.

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.

If lead is detected in a property, steps should include arranging for professional removal or containment, notifying all occupants, and implementing interim safety measures to reduce exposure.

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