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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: 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: 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 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>

Q: What are the 4 categories of hazardous waste?

• <div><p>According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), hazardous waste is generally classified into four main categories:</p><p>1. <b>Characteristic Wastes</b>: These exhibit at least one of four hazardous traits: ignitability (flammable, like gasoline), corrosivity (can rust or decompose materials, like car batteries), reactivity (unstable and can explode, like aerosol cans), or toxicity (harmful when ingested, like lead-based paint).</p><p>2. <b>Listed Wastes</b>: These are specific wastes from manufacturing and industrial processes that the EPA has officially designated as hazardous. They include byproducts from processes that use solvents, pesticides, and other chemicals.</p><p>3. <b>Universal Wastes</b>: These are commonly generated hazardous items that are subject to streamlined regulations. Examples include batteries, pesticides, mercury-containing equipment (e.g., bulbs), and some lamps.</p><p>4. <b>Mixed Wastes</b>: This category includes waste that contains both hazardous and radioactive components, making it subject to regulation by both the EPA and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.</p></div>

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Last update on September 05, 2025

Reviewed in September 2025
This guy was great. I had several trees about 40 or 50 feet tall that fell across the back of our house smashing our deck. He removed all the trees and the vines entangled with them at a very reasonable price and pretty much by himself. He really got the trees cut up and hauled away in a timely...
Elevate Home & Tree Services, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2024
The process was so easy from beginning to end! Jake even drew up the plans and extended my front flower bed, and it looks incredible.
JC Landscaping
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Reviewed in April 2024
The final product was amazing ! The crew arrived when they said they would They left the job site clean . They were friendly and efficient The estimate they gave us was spot on, not a penny over. If we need anything else done, they will be our first call. We would recommend M &W Contracting 100%!
M&W Contracting
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Reviewed in January 2024
Did a super job! Showed up on time. Left our rooms clean. Very professional. Very pleased with the work done at a reasonable price. Will recommend 100%. We would hire again!
Dun Right Painting
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Reviewed in November 2023
Steve Planck came and worked for four to five hours on my stuck exterior door. At the end of that time, the door opened but lacked weather stripping. He told me he was coming back with weatherstripping and a small metal theshold to replace the exterior wooden theshold ramp that had deteriorated....
Steve Planck Construction
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Reviewed in August 2022
Tom and his crew did a wonderful job removing some trees that fell on my house. The work involved a challenging location on a steep hillside and in a deep creek bed, and they were able to safely cut up and remove everything without causing further damage to my house. They also got on the roof to...
TNT Handyman Services
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Reviewed in July 2021
They are very affordable and very kind. Do an excellent job. They mow my daughters yard which is roughly almost 2 Cres plus alot of trees and ahrubs and they do an awesome.job. it keeps my grandbabies safe. Thank you all
Xtreme Lawn Care and Landscaping
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Reviewed in March 2021
Steve and Cathy did an amazing job refinishing the floors in our 1901 Farmhouse. I never in my wildest dreams believed anyone could make them look like new again and they transformed them and transformed our home in the process.
Workman Floor Refinishing
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Reviewed in March 2020
I m really impressed with Tim! He was punctual and informative. He removed several stains that I thought were impossible!
Thornsberry Carpet Cleaning
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Reviewed in August 2015
Our was to be sold in 2 days. Perry put us as his top priority to get it fixed, as the people wanted immediate occupancy. He went back to his office, and removed the valve we needed from a new system. Unfortunately, the computer board was wet, and he had to replace it. He worked with jour...
Royal Water Company
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Paul Williams Wrecking

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Waste, Junk, Building Materials and Debris - Remove and Haul

Serving Aberdeen, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Paul and his crew were great! They were great with communication, friendly and efficient"

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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a Lawn

Serving Aberdeen, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"service was great and so was the price. contractor who did the work was very pleasant and professional. the only thing is he accidently cut down my baby lilac bush. it was just in the twig stage with about 20 leaves on it so it might have looked like a weed. otherwise, this contractor was fast and clean. would love to have him back. :)"

Response time1 day

Recommended by67%of homeowners

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Big Ants Junk Removal and Moving LLC

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Waste, Junk, Building Materials and Debris - Remove and Haul

Serving Aberdeen, OH and surrounding areas

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With Big Ants Junk Removal and Moving LLC we Make sure we take care of the customer, we can remove junk from your house, business, shed, garage wherever just let us know what you need, we can also remove a shed complete demo. We can also Do house Moves and office Moves.

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SALES

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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a LawnLawn & Yard Waste Clean Up

Serving Aberdeen, OH and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Hello, I'm Edvin Sales, owner of SALES LANDSCAPING. I'm looking for clients and I'm available 24/7, 365 days a year. We guarantee our work and treat our clients with respect. We offer garden maintenance, lawn mowing, and much more. You can contact me at 513-787-8651 or 513-978-8669. Thank you. We are available and hope you'll consider our services. \n

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S&S general contractor

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Waste, Junk, Building Materials and Debris - Remove and Haul

Serving Aberdeen, OH and surrounding areas

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we haul it!

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G&C welding

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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a Lawn

Serving Aberdeen, OH and surrounding areas

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I’m Richard prewitt! I’m 22 years old I have been welding for a few years now I can do small welds on trailers, hand rails, fire escapes, swallowed metals or steels I’m dependable and show up I care about my work and satisfying the customer and ensuring the job gets done!

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Lanes Lawn Care

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Serving Aberdeen, OH and surrounding areas

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Hello my name is Lane Bailey owner of Lanes Lawn Care. The reason I got into lawn care was because I loved mowing the yard when I was younger and making sure it always looked perfect. I’m trying to grow my business and help other people have perfect looking yards and properties as well. I take passion in my work and want to make every yard look like a million dollars. Thank you for your time

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Smith Construction

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Lawn & Yard Waste Clean UpLawn Care - Maintain and Mow a Lawn

Serving Aberdeen, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We are a locally owned and operated business. We specialize in residential clean ups and mowing. We also specialize in interior painting, 1-2 rooms. We hope to help you out with your future project needs!

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Richmond & Sons Home Services LLC

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Lawn & Yard Waste Clean UpLawn Care - Fall / Spring Clean Up - For BusinessLawn Care - Maintain and Mow a Lawn

Serving Aberdeen, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They discovered the busted pipe. Gave me a clear description of the problem and solution, replaced it and had it working promptly. They also mowed our yard and trimmed very nicely."

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Elite Movers Cincinnati

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Lawn & Yard Waste Clean UpLawn Care - Fall / Spring Clean Up - For Business

Serving Aberdeen, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Couldn’t ask for a better tree service they went above and beyond Excellent work !!!"

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Leaf Removal questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

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?

According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), hazardous waste is generally classified into four main categories:

1. Characteristic Wastes: These exhibit at least one of four hazardous traits: ignitability (flammable, like gasoline), corrosivity (can rust or decompose materials, like car batteries), reactivity (unstable and can explode, like aerosol cans), or toxicity (harmful when ingested, like lead-based paint).

2. Listed Wastes: These are specific wastes from manufacturing and industrial processes that the EPA has officially designated as hazardous. They include byproducts from processes that use solvents, pesticides, and other chemicals.

3. Universal Wastes: These are commonly generated hazardous items that are subject to streamlined regulations. Examples include batteries, pesticides, mercury-containing equipment (e.g., bulbs), and some lamps.

4. Mixed Wastes: This category includes waste that contains both hazardous and radioactive components, making it subject to regulation by both the EPA and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

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