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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: How long does lead dust stay in the air?

• <div><p>When a surface that contains lead dust is disturbed, the dust can float about in the air for roughly an hour before settling again. Since you cannot see the dust, it is important always to wear protective gear when working with any materials that may contain lead paint and to keep children, pets, and others away from the area for as long as possible</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: 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>

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Last update on September 27, 2025

Reviewed in September 2025
Kane and his crew promptly removed a dangerous tree from our property that we were worried about. He was prompt and courteous and so easy to work with. I would not hesitate to recommend his firm to anyone. Again thank you Kane.
Kowboy Property Maintenance
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Reviewed in November 2024
Very competent carpenter with many good tools. We had a disasterous leak inside our bathroom wall which involved removal of the wall and cutting off the joists of the deck outside. That in turn required exstensive bracing both inside and under the deck. New 2x6 studs and a new header were...
Kraus Custom Carpentry, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2023
Very clear that this company is very experienced at removing tall trees close to houses. They did a. very nice job removing three 40-50 foot tall red spruce trees.
NEK tree workz, LLC
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Reviewed in January 2023
We hired Josh to cut down and remove two very large dying trees on our property. The trees were located very close to power line so we wanted to make sure we hired the right company to remove the trees safely. Josh was able to take down the trees safely and removed all of the debris. He showed...
NEK Tree Workz LLC
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Reviewed in April 2021
He is great to work with.. Removed a large amount of brush and left the area very clean.
Gage Coe Landscaping
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Reviewed in March 2020
Tom Bahr of Fences 4 All completed a border fence project that involved two home owners, both of whom had to be off site while he was working. He negotiated a fair price, arrived on the promised work date, demolished and removed the old fence, dealt effectively with a border tree problem (it...
Fence 4 All LLC
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Reviewed in June 2017
Excellent customer service - easy to schedule and very professional on site. They removed a large diseased Norway Maple and ground the stump. Did a beautiful job cleaning up my yard afterward. Will definitely hire Nick and his crew again!
Curran Tree, Inc.
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Reviewed in March 2017
Started strong but as time went on they lost steam... did not polish the kitchen cabinets or remove dirt from them, clean ovens, or properly mop/clean tile floors. After they "cleaned" the tile floors (most of house is large tile) a visible dirt residue remained and the floors were still...
Glendi's House Keeping Services-Unlicensed Contractor
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Reviewed in May 2014
Provider (Chad) arrived approximately 20 minutes late. I had informed the person on the phone that I am taking a partial day off from work and it was imperative they arrive on time (9AM). Provider failed to notice structural failure of the wall before going ahead and giving me a quote for...
Northern Basement Systems
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Reviewed in October 2013
he and his 2 man crew came on the appointed day, the dumpster being delivered that morning to hold the old roofs. they then spread cloths to catch the old roofs and took off the old roofs. two people were involved in removing the roof while one person hauled the debris to the dumpster. they...
Fred Sykes
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Tejada's Remodeling Inc

4.7(

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Serving Sheffield, VT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Tejada's Remodeling did a wonderful job removing a sleeper sofa! Very prompt, prepared, courteous, knowledgeable, efficient, and reasonable! Highly recommend."

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Recommended by79%of homeowners

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D&D Elite Transport LLC

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Serving Sheffield, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We needed a few items removed from a condo and D&D did a fantastic job. They were very communicative and clear with the cost and expectations. They showed up on time and did the job correctly and quickly. We will definitely use them again if needed."

5 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by69%of homeowners

Serving Sheffield, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"I was very pleased with the work he did, he has a nice way of explaining things , I sure I will hire him again for other projects when needed he is a very pleasant person to deal with. Tank you Scott for being such a nice guy ."

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Sergeant Property PLLC

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Serving Sheffield, VT and surrounding areas

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Veteran owned and operated \nClean, professional, polite, moral, community driven service\n\nWe achieve and maintain the highest of standards by implementing measures to reduce waste, increase productivity, and leave a finished product you will be happy with. \n\nColin was born and raised in the local area before enlisting in the U.S. Army. Now that he has moved back to his home town, he hopes to become a trusted name in the area.

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Moving APT - Long Distance Movers

4.5(

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Serving Sheffield, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The move went incredibly well.Ben came down with his movers. They worked quickly and efficiently.They were very friendly and pleasant to be around.They made sure everything was fully wrapped to my liking, and were very careful when moving my expensive furniture and antiques.Nothing got damaged.Ben and his movers didn't leave until everything was reassembled and I was satisfied with the arrangement of the furniture.I was very happy with their service and will definitely be recommending them to friends and family."

Recommended by88%of homeowners

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Easy E's Lawn Care and Landscaping

5.0(

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Serving Sheffield, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Great service and always there on time Very meticulous about his work Would highly recommend this company"

Response time7 hrs

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Serving Sheffield, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"a very hard working, skilled, and honest young man. prompt and thorough."

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Serving Sheffield, VT and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"My landscaper shows up every week on schedule and does a great job. If it's raining he will come either the day before or the day after. I never have to call or worry about whether it will get done. ASR is very reliable and consistent. Their billing and all other communication is very professional too. This is one part of my home maintenance that I just don't have to think about anymore!"

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Sylvester's Property Maintenance

5.0(

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Serving Sheffield, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very accommodating. Came and stayed until the work was done. I had an area that I hadn’t planned for them to do and he was very willing to help me out. I am veryhappy with my front Landscaping."

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Landscaping With Styles

3.5(

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Serving Sheffield, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Excellent. They did a good job. The people knew what they were doing. They were pleasant to work with ."

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Leaf Removal questions, answered by experts

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.

When a surface that contains lead dust is disturbed, the dust can float about in the air for roughly an hour before settling again. Since you cannot see the dust, it is important always to wear protective gear when working with any materials that may contain lead paint and to keep children, pets, and others away from the area for as long as possible

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.

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.

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