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Q: What factors affect testing costs?

• <div><p>Costs depend on test type, home size, number of testing locations, and whether follow-up testing is required.</p></div>

Q: How much does lead testing cost?

• <div><p>Testing typically costs between $200 and $600, depending on the number of samples and laboratory analysis.</p></div>

Q: Do you have to remove lead paint?

• <div><p>You do not have to remove lead paint if the surface is not chipping or peeling or if there are no pregnant people or children under the age of six who live in or regularly visit your home. Lead paint is a particular risk for young children whose brains and bodies are not fully developed. Experts strongly recommend that you call a pro to remove lead paint if it&rsquo;s peeling or flaking, no matter who lives in the home. You can experience lead poisoning by breathing in or ingesting just a small amount of it.</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 often should properties be tested for lead?

• <div><p>Properties should be tested for lead every 2-3 years, especially if they are older, have undergone renovations, or show deterioration of paint or interior finishes.</p></div>

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Last update on November 26, 2025

Reviewed in November 2023
Removed eight stumps and hauled them away. Took extra time to clean up and backfill holes. Carter was great to work with on scheduling the project. He showed up when he said he would and make quick work of a large project at a reasonable price. Would highly recommend!
Carter Wright
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Reviewed in September 2021
We thought it went very well! The "before and after" pictures showed how well the dust and debris were removed.
Dan's Drain & Duct Cleaning LLC
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Reviewed in July 2017
Ryan Schulz is just great. He doesn't just work in tree removal. He's a total tree n***, honest and friendly, and focused on efficiency, which benefits his customers. He was able to quickly remove a giant tree from right between my house and my neighbor's house - and left NO MESS behind.
Gardener Tree Service
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Reviewed in October 2016
Excellent Removed some pretty bad drink stains
NU-TECH ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
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Reviewed in July 2015
Everything was according to plan. I had described the problem over the phone and had been told the approximate cost. He quickly removed the moldy drywall, and placed a patch to repair it. He was quite good at keeping the work area and my house clean. My only problem would be that it took 2 weeks...
Bath Time Renovations
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Reviewed in December 2014
It was awesome! We were contacted prior to the closing by the person assigned to our file. She was friendly and helpful and made sure we knew all of the specifics of the closing process. We bought a home that was For Sale By Owner so we didn't have anyone leading us through this process. The...
DAKOTA ABSTRACT TITLE CO INC
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Reviewed in August 2014
We live on an acreage on the top of a bluff. In late winter we had a lot of cement board siding get blown off our house on the west side. (We would later learn from Tim Knoblach that it wasn't installed correctly which lead to the failure) We were planning on replacing the windows on that side...
KNOBLOCH CONSTRUCTION
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Reviewed in September 2012
In the process of buying a new house, I used this company to do my whole home inspection. Mike is the owner/operator and is fantastic to work with. He was very patient, and spent time with me before the inspection explaining what he was looking for, and the process of Radon testing. Their...
Tri State Certified LLC
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Reviewed in April 2011
It went lovely, she shampooed and conditioned my hair. And she also used special scissors for the hair cut that I wanted. She layed me back on the chair and tested the wax BEFORE she put it on me, so it wouldn't burn me.
Paula's Hair Studio
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Reviewed in September 2010
After a bad storm in which we had a crab apple tree uprooted and the entire top of our maple tree snapped in half I contacted this company and requested that they come out and give me an estimate to remove the crab apple and tell me if the maple tree could be saved. I was told yes, they would...
Family Man's Tree Service
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Lead Testing and Removal questions, answered by experts

Costs depend on test type, home size, number of testing locations, and whether follow-up testing is required.

Testing typically costs between $200 and $600, depending on the number of samples and laboratory analysis.

You do not have to remove lead paint if the surface is not chipping or peeling or if there are no pregnant people or children under the age of six who live in or regularly visit your home. Lead paint is a particular risk for young children whose brains and bodies are not fully developed. Experts strongly recommend that you call a pro to remove lead paint if it’s peeling or flaking, no matter who lives in the home. You can experience lead poisoning by breathing in or ingesting just a small amount of it.

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.

Properties should be tested for lead every 2-3 years, especially if they are older, have undergone renovations, or show deterioration of paint or interior finishes.

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