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Q: Why is lead removal necessary for older homes?

• <div><p>Lead removal is crucial in older homes to eliminate risks of lead poisoning, which can severely affect health, particularly in children, by impacting development and cognitive functions.</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: 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>

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>

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Last update on February 26, 2026

Reviewed in February 2026
Hired them for a tree that was close to power lines, they safely and efficiently removed everything within 5 hours and cleaned my yard up better than it was when they arrived 10/10 company and crew
Mid Ohio Tree Service, LTD
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Reviewed in September 2025
Service was great they removed all the brush and ground out the stumps quickly.
DEEP ROOTS STUMP REMOVAL LLC
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Reviewed in July 2025
Kayla did a great jobs walking me through what tests we would need and was making sure we tried keep the cost down but get all the required tests we needed for our home we are purchasing.
Jackson Well Services
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Reviewed in November 2024
I highly recommend this company. They removed 2 trees from my senior father's yard and he's a hard person to deal with. The owner was very understanding and compassionate and worked with my father where any other company would have walked away. I greatly appreciated the on going communication as...
KBR Evergreen Arbor
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Reviewed in April 2024
Incredible work. Took care of a few popcorn ceiling removal jobs for me. Some with asbestos and some without. Would recommend to anyone and will also be using his services in the future.
AIO Home Services
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Reviewed in May 2023
We had a pretty tricky tree to be removed. It was inside our wood fence and close to the house and neighbors fence as well. They couldnâ t use equipment so they had to climb the tree and they did a wonderful job!
Top-Notch Tree Care
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Reviewed in March 2023
Patrick was great with on quick responses. They showed up when they said they would and did an excellent job. I will definitely be using them in the future and highly recommend them to anyone in need of tree trimming tree removal
P & B Tree Removal, Stump and Lawn Service
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Reviewed in May 2022
Great work and fantastic customer service! Not only did they do a very good job removing a tree in a tricky place, but they made sure both my neighbor and I were happy with the results
Certified Tree Experts
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Reviewed in April 2022
Tested the water which showed rust, cholorine, hardness, and other impurities. Installation was quick and clean.
Clearwater Systems
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Reviewed in January 2022
They removed 2 trees & ground the stumps. They were fast - got it done in less than a full day and great service.
E.X.T. Eagle's Tree Maintenance
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First Choice Home & Building Inspections LLC

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Serving Galion, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Emergency services offered

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"Marty was very thorough and very helpful. We are first time home buyers and he laid everything out for us so we understood exactly where we stood and what would be needed. He was very professional and and answered all of our questions! I definitely recommend him!"

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Security First Home Inspections & Remediation

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Serving Galion, OH and surrounding areas

Free estimates

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"They were very professional and thorough. The inspector was on time. He took his time with the inspection while explaining everything to us and had the report back to us on the day promised. I would definitely recommend them to my family and friends."

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Serving Galion, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"They were very responsive to our needs and were able to schedule the work quickly. Their price was comparable to the other estimates we had gotten. They completed the job in two days and everything looked great afterwards.
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Recommended by100%of homeowners

Serving Galion, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Robert E. Montgomery has over 10 years in all aspects of lead abatement. Fully licensed and insured. I am fully dedicated to your customer satisfaction through our exceptional customer service.

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Easy Lead Free

New to Angi

Serving Galion, OH and surrounding areas

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Easy Lead Free LLC is an Ohio-licensed lead risk assessment company serving Cleveland and surrounding areas. We specialize in lead risk assessments and clearance testing required for Cleveland rental registration and lead-safe certification. Our services are designed for landlords and property managers who need compliant testing, clear guidance, and fast turnaround to avoid delays, re-inspections, or penalties. We focus exclusively on rental compliance testing — not real estate inspections — to help units pass the first time.

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Americas Best Choice/Columbus

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Serving Galion, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The service was amazing. He was professional and friendly."

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Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Plan Of Action, LLC

New to Angi

Serving Galion, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

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Welcome to Plan Of Action, LLC! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

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Smith and sons construction services

New to Angi

Serving Galion, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We specialize in residential and commercial property damage restoration and remodeling .

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Lead Testing and Removal questions, answered by experts

Lead removal is crucial in older homes to eliminate risks of lead poisoning, which can severely affect health, particularly in children, by impacting development and cognitive functions.

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.

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

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

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