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: 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: 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: Why is lead testing necessary?

• <div><p>Lead exposure poses serious health risks, particularly for children, and can be present in paint, pipes, and soil.</p></div>

Q: How is lead testing performed in residential properties?

• <div><p>Lead testing in residential properties involves collecting samples from paint, dust, soil, or plumbing and analyzing them in certified laboratories to accurately identify lead levels.</p></div>

Q: Is well water safe to drink?

• <div><p>With regular testing, treatment, and maintenance, water from a community well should be safe to drink. Unfortunately, the EPA does not regulate private wells, and contamination can happen. </p><p>If you have doubts about the quality and safety of your drinking water, you have options for testing. You can pick up kits from your local home supply store or harvest samples and send them to a local testing facility. To get the most complete water quality testing and system diagnosis, seek a local well professional. They know what to test for and can recommend and implement a longer-lasting solution.</p></div>

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Tree stumps have been removed and the areas look like the stumps had never been there. It was done professionally. The proprietor called me shortly after I posted the project Sunday evening. We agreed that he would call me early Monday afternoon. He did so and asked if he could bring his...
Northeast Stump Grinding, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2026
These guys saved us today with prompt and professional junk removal. By prompt I mean within 15 minutes of our call! Amazing! As a Navy vet myself, it is great to see a veteran owned company operating for success!
DMPS, LLC
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Reviewed in February 2025
Very through inspection was done and problem taken care. We had a heavy infestation of rats and mice. The service was prompt and and well done by a very friendly and polite service man.
Granite State Wildlife Control
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Reviewed in August 2024
Pabstâ s team were professional from start to finish! Removed a tree by the edge of the lake safely and others around the property and overhanging the house. Very skilled and knowledgeable! Cleaned up all debris and limbs they trimmed around the property better than how it was! The quality,...
Blue Ribbon Tree Service
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Reviewed in July 2024
Easy and completely transparent they did a home clean out for one of my properties in the Lakes Region and only charged me $850. They send a crew of 3 and get it done 5 stars!
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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.
Action Plumbing Heating And Air
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Reviewed in December 2022
Very professional quality service and prompt also cleaned up and when done it was like they were never there also went above and beyond and installed a new shower head they noticed on the table I would recommend them 100%
Viper Drain Cleaning
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Reviewed in November 2021
Tip: do accept to test for leaks. After the plumber repaired one joint, he found 3 other joints leaking in my old pipes. The testing was expensive, but worth it.
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Southern Mass
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Reviewed in September 2021
Hiring NH Earthworks was a great decision. The work was professional and completed in a timely fashion. Kurt was very professional and a pleasure to work with. He went above and beyond to remove an old trailer from the property . His machine operator is awesome and did a great job with a...
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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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Institute for Environmental Education, Inc.

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Serving Sanbornton, NH and surrounding areas

In business since 1987

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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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Serving Sanbornton, NH and surrounding areas

In business since 1986

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"It was a very technical job. They did a fantastic job. They were prompt and got the job done under budget. It was a completely pleasurable experience for me and I highly recommend them to anyone!"

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Lead Testing and Removal questions, answered by experts

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

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.

Lead exposure poses serious health risks, particularly for children, and can be present in paint, pipes, and soil.

Lead testing in residential properties involves collecting samples from paint, dust, soil, or plumbing and analyzing them in certified laboratories to accurately identify lead levels.

With regular testing, treatment, and maintenance, water from a community well should be safe to drink. Unfortunately, the EPA does not regulate private wells, and contamination can happen.

If you have doubts about the quality and safety of your drinking water, you have options for testing. You can pick up kits from your local home supply store or harvest samples and send them to a local testing facility. To get the most complete water quality testing and system diagnosis, seek a local well professional. They know what to test for and can recommend and implement a longer-lasting solution.

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