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Q: Can I remove lead paint myself, or should I hire a professional?

• <div><p>While the EPA provides guidelines for homeowners to perform DIY lead paint removal, it is a risky process and generally not recommended due to serious health risks and strict regulatory requirements. The process requires precise safety precautions, such as wearing a respirator and protective eyeglasses, creating sealed exits, and using a HEPA vacuum for cleanup. To ensure the job is done safely, effectively, and in compliance with regulations, it is highly recommended to hire a professional lead abatement company. Certified professionals have the necessary training, experience, and specialized equipment (like chemical strippers and HEPA vacuums) to handle and dispose of hazardous materials safely.</p></div>

Q: What is the best way to remove lead paint?

• <div><p>The best way to remove lead paint is by wet hand sanding and removing all dust and residue with a HEPA vacuum. Professionals may also strip and scrape lead-based paint with a paint scraper. In some cases, you may choose to have a pro encapsulate or enclose your lead-based paint surface by covering it with a sealant or a new material. You may also choose to replace the material altogether.</p></div>

Q: What does lead dust look like?

• <div><p>Unfortunately, lead dust does not look different from any other type of dust. You cannot detect it with the naked eye. To determine if you have lead dust in your home, you will need to hire a local company to take a sample from the paint and test it for you in a lab.</p></div>

Q: Why is lead paint toxic?

• <div><p>Lead toxicity comes from inhaling lead or consuming it. Before the 1980s, when the government banned lead from consumer use, it could be found in paint, plumbing, pipes, ceramics, and even gasoline. Lead paint is toxic for the same reason lead itself is toxic, which is why lead poisoning from paint presents the same as lead poisoning from water or food sources, with a slight increase in respiratory symptoms vs. digestive symptoms. Lead paint is most dangerous when it&rsquo;s old and peeling, cracking, or otherwise disturbed. This increases the concentration in the air and, therefore, in breathable air. </p></div>

Q: Does homeowners insurance cover lead paint removal?

• <div><p>No. Standard homeowners insurance does not cover any kind of lead remediation, focusing instead on sudden, unpreventable events like fires and theft. Many insurance companies will specifically exclude lead paint removal, since it tends to be an expensive and unavoidable project. The exception is if the lead surface is damaged during a covered event (like a flood) and homeowners insurance pays its replacement.</p></div>

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Last update on October 17, 2025

Reviewed in October 2025
The crew was very fast & efficient. They not only solved our problems (new roof) but removed replaced any damaged siding.
Master Contracting LLC
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Reviewed in June 2025
They were prompt and professional. They removed bamboo from our yard. I would hire them again.
Father and Son Lawn Care
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Reviewed in November 2023
I highly recommend A & J Junk Removal! Their customer service is excellent. The job was scheduled right away, they are on time and very professional. Their services are also reasonably priced! They hauled junk from my garage quickly and cleaned garage. I will definitely use their services...
A & J Junk Removal LLC
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Reviewed in June 2023
It's been over a year and we have rain water pour down behind the gutter I called Leaf filter and they came back out and they put up more supports to keep the water from flowing off and behind the gutter. It is fixed without any charge we are happy.
LeafFilter Gutter Protection
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Reviewed in November 2021
Great customer service and super quick. Than you guys and I know I will have more stuff to remove in the future.
Wildfire Junk Removal
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Reviewed in November 2020
Business owner Nathan Harvey really delivered on a rush job for us. His price for removal of two mature trees and stump grinding was the best of all the quotes I considered. He and his assistant Bradley were on-time, very congenial, and knowledgeable. The work was done promptly and...
Custom Tree Solutions
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Reviewed in May 2020
Extremely professional group. They do what say, when they say they are going to do it. The work was near perfection. During a job there are always issues and they came up with solutions and not problems. They are nice guys to have in your home. They are conscientious about cleanliness and...
Alltrades Services
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Reviewed in May 2019
I asked them to clean up and mow my overgrown jungle of a yard. They did it beautifully and are coming back to remove some trees.
Complete property maintenance
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Reviewed in April 2017
We had used another company previously for tree trimming. When Robert came out to give us an estimate he explained that the previous tree work was done incorrectly, potentially causing long-term issues. (As it turned out this tree needed to be removed, not trimmed.) Since the work we needed was...
Bartlesville Tree Service LLC
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Reviewed in June 2016
I was contacted just prior to the work being done. The crew came, removed the old roofing, replaced with new and was gone. They worked quickly and efficiently. Everything was cleaned up, and the only way you could tell they'd been there is if you looked up at our beautiful new roof.
Heritage Roofing
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Beyond the Cross Hauling Co

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

Serving Bartlesville, OK and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Tyler did a great job. Very courteous and professional. Would definitely recommend him. Will use his services again if a need comes up."

Response time3 hrs

Response rate99%

9 neighbors recently requested a quote

Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a Lawn

Serving Bartlesville, OK and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Got the job done professionally and timely."

Response time7 hrs

Response rate100%

2 neighbors recently requested a quote

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

Serving Bartlesville, OK and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Clean good work...friendly and accomodating."

+13

Response time4 hrs

Response rate89%

6 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Curry Brothers Dumpster Rental Service

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

Serving Bartlesville, OK and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Was available on the days I needed at short notice. Very prompt and professional. Great price for the service ! Would definitely recommend and hire again!!"

1 neighbors recently requested a quote

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

Serving Bartlesville, OK and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

"L2 Lawncare was so quick to respond and great to work with! They did an outstanding job and made my yard look wonderful! And were so gracious to do some additional work I requested when they had time—and they did it very soon! So happy I found them to take care of my yard!!"

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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a Lawn

Serving Bartlesville, OK 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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Colby Rethford

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

Serving Bartlesville, OK and surrounding areas

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Hello! I am passionate about working with my hands and getting them dirty. I have been taking things apart, figuring out how they work, and putting them back together again since I was able to hold a wrench. I am an Ex- ASE certified automotive technician, so I thrive with diagnosis and repair! Great with tools and figuring things out!

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Michaels Junk Removal

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

Serving Bartlesville, OK and surrounding areas

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Hi there! I’m a veteran and a new father! My goals are to help people out in any way possible and many times that help comes by removing old clutter and creating a cleaner feeling, and I am glad to be of assistance! I’m reasonable, experienced, and care about what I offer\n\n- Michael

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I Can Do That!

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

Serving Bartlesville, OK and surrounding areas

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I’ll cut your lawn no matter the size! The price does depend on size but will be reasonable! \nWhat you need done, I Can Do That!

2 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Cameron Todd

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Serving Bartlesville, OK and surrounding areas

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I am able to do welding projects, or deliveries with a pickup truck. Not really sure what all I would be willing to do, so just ask.

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Leaf Removal questions, answered by experts

While the EPA provides guidelines for homeowners to perform DIY lead paint removal, it is a risky process and generally not recommended due to serious health risks and strict regulatory requirements. The process requires precise safety precautions, such as wearing a respirator and protective eyeglasses, creating sealed exits, and using a HEPA vacuum for cleanup. To ensure the job is done safely, effectively, and in compliance with regulations, it is highly recommended to hire a professional lead abatement company. Certified professionals have the necessary training, experience, and specialized equipment (like chemical strippers and HEPA vacuums) to handle and dispose of hazardous materials safely.

The best way to remove lead paint is by wet hand sanding and removing all dust and residue with a HEPA vacuum. Professionals may also strip and scrape lead-based paint with a paint scraper. In some cases, you may choose to have a pro encapsulate or enclose your lead-based paint surface by covering it with a sealant or a new material. You may also choose to replace the material altogether.

Unfortunately, lead dust does not look different from any other type of dust. You cannot detect it with the naked eye. To determine if you have lead dust in your home, you will need to hire a local company to take a sample from the paint and test it for you in a lab.

Lead toxicity comes from inhaling lead or consuming it. Before the 1980s, when the government banned lead from consumer use, it could be found in paint, plumbing, pipes, ceramics, and even gasoline. Lead paint is toxic for the same reason lead itself is toxic, which is why lead poisoning from paint presents the same as lead poisoning from water or food sources, with a slight increase in respiratory symptoms vs. digestive symptoms. Lead paint is most dangerous when it’s old and peeling, cracking, or otherwise disturbed. This increases the concentration in the air and, therefore, in breathable air.

No. Standard homeowners insurance does not cover any kind of lead remediation, focusing instead on sudden, unpreventable events like fires and theft. Many insurance companies will specifically exclude lead paint removal, since it tends to be an expensive and unavoidable project. The exception is if the lead surface is damaged during a covered event (like a flood) and homeowners insurance pays its replacement.

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