Is exterior paint toxic after it dries?

• <div><p>Exterior paint contains a higher level of VOCs, which can be dangerous if you’re exposed to it for a long period of time. The good news is that paint’s toxicity reduces significantly once fully dried and cured. Do not keep open exterior paint cans in your home, basement, or garage, exposing your household to harmful chemicals over time.</p></div>

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: Can I remove lead paint from floors on my own?

• <div><p>If your home was built before 1978, there&rsquo;s a chance that any paint on your hardwood floors could be lead paint&mdash;especially if it was already there when you moved in. Because lead is toxic, hiring a licensed pro to remove it is mandatory. The <a href="https://www.homeadvisor.com/cost/environmental-safety/remove-toxic-lead/">average price for professional lead paint removal ranges</a> from <b>$1,500 to $5,300 </b>and depends on the scope of the project.</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>

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>

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Reviewed in November 2025
Great job cleaning out my chimney but piled the ivy they removed in my neighbor's yard on top of his leaves instead of putting them in my yard at the curb and he called me mad and I had to go out and remove them to my yard or the village wouldn't collect his leaves.
What The Brick Masonry
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Reviewed in March 2025
When hiring a tree care professional, I knew it was important to search for a skilled and talented individual. The care and professionalism provided from Timber Line was unmatched! From the quoting process, the actual removal of the tree, and even the clean up afterward, I was beyond impressed!...
Timber Line Tree Solutions
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Reviewed in April 2024
Excellent Service: Tony's Tree and Landscaping did an outstanding job cutting down large trees in our apartment complex. Their team displayed professionalism and expertise throughout the entire process, ensuring the safety of our property and residents. Efficient Execution: The job was...
Tony's Tree Landscaping Inc
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Reviewed in April 2024
They do a great job with our lawn mowing, yard debris and left removal. They are fairly priced and the team they have to perform the work are hard working and very pleasant.
Joey K's Plowing & Landscaping
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Reviewed in April 2024
I hired Ivory Tree to remove a tree. They were reasonably priced, did a great job cleaning up and everyone in the crew was professional. I would recommend their service and hire them again in the future.
Ivory Tree LLC
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Reviewed in September 2023
Eric responded to my call right away and did my stump removal projects the next. Very efficient and great price for the amount of work! Would hire again!!!
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Reviewed in January 2023
Tyler did an excellent job removing popcorn ceiling , compounding smooth, and painting. Professional quality..exceeded expectations.
Drywall, Trim, Painting
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Reviewed in August 2022
Shawn and crew arrived on time. The only way you'd know there was a tree removed from my yard is the stump which was cut just a couple inches above ground level. All the debris was cleaned up beyond my expectations. Great job!
O'Connor Landscaping
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Reviewed in May 2022
Randy, Kirk and their crew did a great job removing two trees, including stumps, from my front yard. They were on time, worked fast, and cleaned up everything when they were done. the clean up took them as long as it did to cut down the trees. They also gave me the best price of the 5 tree...
L&H Tree Service, Excavation & Construction
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Reviewed in January 2022
We hired Eric to take down three trees. He removed a locust tree on our property line adjacent to a cedar fence. He was able to drop the tree without incident. Clean up was perfectly done. The other two were pine trees near the power lines. Both trees were removed without issue and...
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"Jason made the whole experience easy and he seeks to make sure he is doing the job you expect."

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"Andrew was GREAT!!! He was on time, communicated every step of the way to ensure the job was complete. Andrew really went above and beyond to remove all the trash cluttering up my home. Thanks to Big Haulers 716 I am now clutter and trash free and comfortable in my home. I would recommend Big Haulers 716 to anyone who needs trash or clutter removed. The job was done in a timely matter and Big Haulers worked well to accommodate my schedule"

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In business since 2025

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"This company and the crew were very professional from booking the move to completing the move. They took care of my items. I highly recommend Alpaca movers I would give a 10 if possible."

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"They have done an excellent job clearing my walkways and driveway. The service has been extremely helpful and quick this year. They have given me a stress free service knowing that I can't do it myself. Thanks guys!"

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"I hired them to cut and trim the lawn. They arrived within an hour from the go ahead. Professional, knowledgeable and prideful about their efforts"

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Need junk gone fast? I provide quick and affordable junk removal services in Rochester and surrounding areas. Cleanouts, furniture removal, and property clear-outs done efficiently and responsibly. Ready to work and available for subcontracting opportunities

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Hello I work a full time job from 7-330 pm I am trying to give my family a better future if I can not physically do something my self I have sub contractors that can help as well I like to do the job right the first time to make all my customers happy some of the things I do , farm clean ups , junk car removals , auto battery removal , house clean outs , scrap removal feel free to message me about any job I will give anything 100% effort

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Leaf Removal questions, answered by experts

Exterior paint contains a higher level of VOCs, which can be dangerous if you’re exposed to it for a long period of time. The good news is that paint’s toxicity reduces significantly once fully dried and cured. Do not keep open exterior paint cans in your home, basement, or garage, exposing your household to harmful chemicals over time.

If your home was built before 1978, there’s a chance that any paint on your hardwood floors could be lead paint—especially if it was already there when you moved in. Because lead is toxic, hiring a licensed pro to remove it is mandatory. The average price for professional lead paint removal ranges from $1,500 to $5,300 and depends on the scope of the project.

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?

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.

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.

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