What methods are used to remove lead paint?

• <div><p>Professional lead-paint abatement companies use a variety of methods to remove lead-based paint, depending on each particular situation. Some of the most common methods include:</p><ul><li><p>Total removal: $8–$17 per square foot</p></li><li><p>Demolition and replacement: $1,000–$15,000 per project</p></li><li><p>Encapsulation: $4 per square foot</p></li><li><p>Enclosure: $10 per square foot</p></li><li><p>Chemical stripping: $10–$17 per square foot</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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Q: How is lead removal professionally conducted?

• <div><p>Professional lead removal involves identifying and safely removing or encapsulating lead-based paints and materials, using specialized equipment, and following strict safety procedures to minimize exposure and contamination.</p></div>

Q: What are the health risks associated with lead exposure?

• <div><p>Lead exposure poses significant health risks, including neurological, developmental, and behavioral disorders, especially critical in young children and fetuses.</p></div>

Q: How do you safely remove lead paint?

• <div><p>The safest way to remove lead-based paint is by letting a professional take over. For most people, <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-cost-removing-lead-paint.htm">lead paint removal costs</a> an average of $3,400. You should never attempt to dry sand old lead-based paint surfaces by hand. Most professionals use a paint stripper to do the job followed by wet scraping, but if you don&rsquo;t want to remove lead paint, another option is to paint over it. Only consider this option if the old lead paint finish isn&rsquo;t flaking or cracked.</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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My new roof looks great! They did an outstanding job of protecting my property during removal of the old roof. Their workers cleaned up the yard perfectly. But the best part of the whole project was their communication. I've dealt with other companies that promise to show up and never call or...
Clemens Home Solutions
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Tree Houdini (Brandon) is the real deal as not only can he make your tree problem disappear but he is an artist doing it. Not only is Brandon thorough & safe but he treats your property as his own. Brandon not only was resonably priced but prioritized my tree removable in an expedite manner. ...
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Reviewed in March 2026
Hired to remove junk from garage, sunroom and two bedrooms. Aaron and his guys are just awesome. Very professional. They work very fast and do an excellent job. Will be calling Aaron again. Highly recommend.
TKO JUNK REMOVAL, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2022
They completed everything asked for in timely manner. They have done lawn work, snow removal, and tree work for me . They will be doing power washing in the spring for me . Recommend to anyone!
DC Lawn, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2021
Nova Concrete Construction removed and replaced our patio, driveway and front walk. I'm very happy with their work. They started the job when they said they would and showed up every day until the job was done. These guys worked together like a professional team. They were courteous, friendly...
Nova Concrete Construction, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2021
They removed four trees and stumps from my yard. They did a great job great price
Calvin's Tree Care
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Reviewed in March 2021
Brian has been helping my family for over a decade! He does great work, is super dependable and lives super close to me. He has been mowing my yard, racking leaves, snow removal, and gutter cleaning. I have nothing bad to say and am extremely satisfied with the work he has done!
Brian Brown Mowing Services
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Reviewed in March 2021
Trying to get my elderly parent's home ready for sale and I live out of state. Found this business on Angie's List and have always had good luck in using this service. I was told that several trees needed to be removed, which I was aware of. In the end one tree was removed but the initial issue...
Miles High Tree And Landscaping
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Reviewed in November 2020
Andrew and his crew did a great job. The old Oak tree was a handful but got removed safely.
VanPelts Tree Service and Lawn Care LLC
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Reviewed in November 2020
Excellent and prompt communication. Flexible in scheduling. Excellent job in removing furnishings and reasonable cost
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John broering

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I do lawn mowing as well as weedeating I also cut down trees and also put in gardens with me subcompact tractor \nAnd also do snow removal \n

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We are a small local company trying to get started out. We are just two younger kids who want a chance to make an impact on your property. We try to offer very budget friendly services because we believe everyone should be able to have there property look how they want it too. Give us a call for a free quote and we promise to provide great customer service for you and your family!

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I do quality lawn care and landscaping, gutter cleaning, and snow removal. Located in Springfield, OH.

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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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Fraley Family Lawn Care

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Ralph Fraley here. I'm a United States Marine veteran and proud family man bringing reliable, local lawn care to Mercer and Auglaize counties.

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"Ben has done a great job this year. He is on time and easy to get ahold of, he has done yard clean up , tree removal and mowing for us, no complaints"

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R.A.M Landscaping Services

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"R.A.M. brought in top soil (very good-no stone or rock). Racked out and reseeded the lawn and over-seeded our lawn due to having to remove two 50 year old maple trees (no-thank to AEP). Tough work!"

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Lee's Home Remodeling & Repairs

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In business since 1980

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"Lee's did an excellent job on our bathroom(leaking pipes). He explained(and showed me) everything that was going on(wrong) , and how he had planned to fix it. He arrived on time,and did the work as promised, w/o any problems. No matter if I emailed, or called... he replied asap, on any questions//comments. I will have Lee's out here, to do more work in,and outside, of our home, in the near future."

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"Deon did the work that we needed quickly. The tree looks great."

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Allen's Outdoor Solutions

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In business since 2018

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Allen's Outdoor Solutions has been dedicated to this craft for over 12 years. We pride the company on reliability, excellent communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your task or project. We look forward to earning your business!\nmon- fri 8-5 \n\n\n

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Leaf Removal questions, answered by experts

Professional lead removal involves identifying and safely removing or encapsulating lead-based paints and materials, using specialized equipment, and following strict safety procedures to minimize exposure and contamination.

Lead exposure poses significant health risks, including neurological, developmental, and behavioral disorders, especially critical in young children and fetuses.

Professional lead-paint abatement companies use a variety of methods to remove lead-based paint, depending on each particular situation. Some of the most common methods include:

Total removal: $8–$17 per square foot
Demolition and replacement: $1,000–$15,000 per project
Encapsulation: $4 per square foot
Enclosure: $10 per square foot
Chemical stripping: $10–$17 per square foot

The safest way to remove lead-based paint is by letting a professional take over. For most people, lead paint removal costs an average of $3,400. You should never attempt to dry sand old lead-based paint surfaces by hand. Most professionals use a paint stripper to do the job followed by wet scraping, but if you don’t want to remove lead paint, another option is to paint over it. Only consider this option if the old lead paint finish isn’t flaking or cracked.

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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