Can I paint over lead paint?

• <div><p>You can paint over lead paint, or “encapsulate” it with a special paint that includes an ingredient called an encapsulant. The EPA approves encapsulation as a <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-options-do-i-have-remove-lead-paint.htm">lead paint removal method</a> as long as the paint remains undisturbed. Standard types of paint without an “encapsulant” from the big box stores or hardware stores do not meet EPA standards for remediation of lead-based paint.</p></div>

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Q: How do professionals test for other toxic materials in a home?

• <div><p>Professionals use specialized equipment and techniques to detect asbestos, radon, and VOCs.</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>

Q: Can I paint over lead paint?

• <div><p>You can paint over lead paint, or &ldquo;encapsulate&rdquo; it with a special paint that includes an ingredient called an encapsulant. The EPA approves encapsulation as a <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-options-do-i-have-remove-lead-paint.htm">lead paint removal method</a> as long as the paint remains undisturbed. Standard types of paint without an &ldquo;encapsulant&rdquo; from the big box stores or hardware stores do not meet EPA standards for remediation of lead-based paint.</p></div>

Q: How long does testing take?

• <div><p>Sampling typically takes 1-3 hours, and depending on the provider, lab results are available within 2-7 days.</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>

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Excellent job removing the tree?professional, safe, and left the yard tidy. Highly recommended!
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It was not easy to find an expert to remove old gas lamps and cap the natural gas lines. One phone call and quickly scheduled the job and it was done efficiently and quickly. I recommend this group for any gas or plumbing repair.
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Prompt on estimate and removing stump Arrived when they said they would. Would highly recommend
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This company did snow removal and none of your categories show this service. They were excellent, reasonable and dependable and I would recommend them to anyone. Please ignore the categories shown above
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Redline came the next day and removed the tree in less than 2 hours, They came the next morning and ground the stump and cut another stump to ground level. I now will have someone come back after the ground settles and fill with topsoil and sow grass. I had several bids. They all ran about the...
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I would recommend Brotherhood Installation, LLC. I handed them an fairly large task of removing Plaster Walls/Ceiling, removal of old blow-in insulation, and removal of a floor. And then placing in new drywall on both the ceiling and walls. Their team worked with me throughout the entire process...
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Removed old vinyl fence and replaced with aluminum fence in less than 2 days. Prompt, professional service and installation. Highly recommended.
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David and his crew did a great job on my tree removal and landscaping project. I could not be happier with the way it turned out. I highly recommend this business and plan to contact them for future projects.
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Lead Testing and Removal questions, answered by experts

Professionals use specialized equipment and techniques to detect asbestos, radon, and VOCs.

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.

You can paint over lead paint, or “encapsulate” it with a special paint that includes an ingredient called an encapsulant. The EPA approves encapsulation as a lead paint removal method as long as the paint remains undisturbed. Standard types of paint without an “encapsulant” from the big box stores or hardware stores do not meet EPA standards for remediation of lead-based paint.

Sampling typically takes 1-3 hours, and depending on the provider, lab results are available within 2-7 days.

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.

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