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>

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Q: Can I test air quality myself?

• <div><p>DIY kits are available for basic testing. Professional services provide comprehensive results and recommendations.</p></div>

Q: What are the 4 categories of hazardous waste?

• <div><p>The four types of hazardous waste are toxic, corrosive, flammable, and reactive. These four types fall under the EPA&rsquo;s designation of characteristic hazardous waste. The EPA also categorizes hazardous wastes as listed, which includes specific byproducts or unused chemicals from manufacturing and industrial processes, universal waste, including bulbs, mercury, pesticides, batteries, and various other common substances, and mixed waste containing radioactive material.</p></div>

Q: Is it safe to drink yellow water?

• <div><p>Iron sediments from rusty pipes are not likely to cause health problems. While a glass of yellow-hued water is off-putting, it is generally safe to drink yellow water in the short term. But you certainly want to address this problem. In the meantime, switching to bottled water until the yellow water issue is resolved is a good idea. </p></div>

Q: Can I test for lead myself?

• <div><p>DIY kits are available, but professional testing provides more accurate results and legal documentation if remediation is needed.</p></div>

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Last update on January 15, 2026

Reviewed in July 2025
I was very happy with the work that American Tree Company performed at our home. They were here on time, we reviewed the work we wanted done; the removal of a large dead tree and trimming a large ash tree. The tree dead tree was down and cut up in about 20 minutes and the trimming was done in...
American Tree Company
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Reviewed in May 2025
I can't say enough good things about Phil and the team at Five Star Bath Solutions in Albany, NY. My daughter and her family were in dire need of a bathroom upgrade due to broken shower tiles and mold issues that were causing sneezing and allergy problems. Phil came in, gave us a thorough and...
Five Star Bath Solutions of Latham
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Reviewed in May 2024
Good guys Karim and the crew did a good job and were smart and flexible.
A Plus Moving Company
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Reviewed in April 2023
He was on time and considerate, thorough, and detailed, he was also dependable.
Haven Investments, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2022
Robert was great to work with, came out and did a quote, stuck to the budget, the schedule, and he did quality work. Already received many compliments on the house and paint job. I shopped around before selecting him and I'm very happy with the results. Would hire again.
Airless Painting Solutions
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Reviewed in September 2022
The front and back porches were replaced and now they match the house. They look great and are much better than the old wooden porches. We are so excited not to have to do annual weatherizing. Marlon was professional and friendly. It was nice to have a contractor that didnâ t ask more upfront...
Marlons Repair
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Reviewed in April 2022
They responded very quickly to my inquiry. They came and did the job the same day and accommodated for 8-5 work schedule by coming after work. Great service and really seem to know their trade.
Garage Door Pros
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Reviewed in September 2019
Excellent. The crew was very professional and able to remove and reinstall the wood window trim that matched the baseboard after the new custom windows were installed. The ten year old vinyl windows that were in the house were leaking/failing and always getting dirt in the lower slider rack from...
Renewal by Andersen of Rapid City
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Reviewed in June 2018
The two workers worked 8 hours to remove two large cottonwood tree sections. They avoided damaging my deck and home. They were courteous. Would hire them again for tree work.
Tree Wise Men
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We specialize in all aspects of painting, from interior/exterior, to cabinet painting, staining, wallpaper removal, popcorn ceiling removal an texturing. We have been in painting for 15 years and have been an LLC for 5 years.

Lead Testing and Removal questions, answered by experts

DIY kits are available for basic testing. Professional services provide comprehensive results and recommendations.

The four types of hazardous waste are toxic, corrosive, flammable, and reactive. These four types fall under the EPA’s designation of characteristic hazardous waste. The EPA also categorizes hazardous wastes as listed, which includes specific byproducts or unused chemicals from manufacturing and industrial processes, universal waste, including bulbs, mercury, pesticides, batteries, and various other common substances, and mixed waste containing radioactive material.

Iron sediments from rusty pipes are not likely to cause health problems. While a glass of yellow-hued water is off-putting, it is generally safe to drink yellow water in the short term. But you certainly want to address this problem. In the meantime, switching to bottled water until the yellow water issue is resolved is a good idea.

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?

DIY kits are available, but professional testing provides more accurate results and legal documentation if remediation is needed.

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