Certified Master Inspector in the Tri-State area. With More than 3000 inspections and 500+ hours of education. Your inspection will be a though investigation of the home from top to bottom including the electrical system, heating/cooling systems, gas detection, CO testing, combustion testing of gas appliances and thermal imaging of the home.
"We arrived after the home inspection had been done and he walked us through everything he inspected. With the things that were found wrong with the house, he explained what he would have fixed and why. He was able to recommend several companies that did the type of repairs that were required. When we did quotes, we called a couple others, as well as the ones he mentioned. His came in at the best rate and did a nice job. The hone inspection itself was thorough and he pointed out some things that we missed in our initial viewing of the home."
Beth C on June 2018
Certified Master Inspector in the Tri-State area. With More than 3000 inspections and 500+ hours of education. Your inspection will be a though investigation of the home from top to bottom including the electrical system, heating/cooling systems, gas detection, CO testing, combustion testing of gas appliances and thermal imaging of the home.
"We arrived after the home inspection had been done and he walked us through everything he inspected. With the things that were found wrong with the house, he explained what he would have fixed and why. He was able to recommend several companies that did the type of repairs that were required. When we did quotes, we called a couple others, as well as the ones he mentioned. His came in at the best rate and did a nice job. The hone inspection itself was thorough and he pointed out some things that we missed in our initial viewing of the home."
Beth C on June 2018
We are a small personal contractor located in SW Minnesota who specializes in roofing, siding, windows, and insulation. We pride ourselves on exceptional customer service and quality work at a fair price! We return all calls within 24 hours! We are completely Licensed and Insured with the State of Minnesota. Yes we carry Worker's Compensation Insurance Though we are based out of Southern Minnesota, we have and will travel all of Minnesota and Eastern South Dakota. Sioux Falls - Marshall - Mankato MN General Contractor License #20637897 EPA Lead Certified Firm # NAT 81340-1 For a Free No Obligation Estimate on any of the services we provide please call us at: 507-828-7135 or email us at: info@swansonhomespecialists.com KNOW SOMEONE ELSE LOOKING FOR A ROOF? EMAIL US ABOUT OUR CUSTOMER REFERRAL PROGRAM! WE MAKE IT WORTH YOUR TIME!! We can also be found on facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Swanson-Home-Specialists-LLC/143064489065873
We are a small personal contractor located in SW Minnesota who specializes in roofing, siding, windows, and insulation. We pride ourselves on exceptional customer service and quality work at a fair price! We return all calls within 24 hours! We are completely Licensed and Insured with the State of Minnesota. Yes we carry Worker's Compensation Insurance Though we are based out of Southern Minnesota, we have and will travel all of Minnesota and Eastern South Dakota. Sioux Falls - Marshall - Mankato MN General Contractor License #20637897 EPA Lead Certified Firm # NAT 81340-1 For a Free No Obligation Estimate on any of the services we provide please call us at: 507-828-7135 or email us at: info@swansonhomespecialists.com KNOW SOMEONE ELSE LOOKING FOR A ROOF? EMAIL US ABOUT OUR CUSTOMER REFERRAL PROGRAM! WE MAKE IT WORTH YOUR TIME!! We can also be found on facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Swanson-Home-Specialists-LLC/143064489065873
We are a family-run firm headquartered in Madison and serving all Wisconsin. At our website, you can quickly sign up for Lead Safe Renovator training. In addition to being a minority- and woman-owned business, we are members of the NAHB, NARI and ABC.
"Doug was extremely thorough and thoughtfully answered all of our questions during the lead investigation and once we had the report. Would definitely recommend for residential lead testing."
Liz H on September 2023
We are a family-run firm headquartered in Madison and serving all Wisconsin. At our website, you can quickly sign up for Lead Safe Renovator training. In addition to being a minority- and woman-owned business, we are members of the NAHB, NARI and ABC.
"Doug was extremely thorough and thoughtfully answered all of our questions during the lead investigation and once we had the report. Would definitely recommend for residential lead testing."
Liz H on September 2023
Lead paint removal costs about $3,600, ranging from $1,500 to $5,800, depending on several factors, such as square footage, removal method, and its location in your home. Keep in mind that lead paint removal costs $8 to $17 per square foot, ensuring a permanent and maintenance-free fix.
Additional cost factors for lead paint removal include:
Location
Materials and equipment needed
Disposal method
Accessibility
Surface types
Repairs needed
Labor
Professional lead-paint abatement companies use a variety of methods to remove lead-based paint, depending on each particular situation. Some of the most common methods include:
Total removal: $8–$17 per square foot
Demolition and replacement: $1,000–$15,000 per project
Encapsulation: $4 per square foot
Enclosure: $10 per square foot
Chemical stripping: $10–$17 per square foot
Professional testing for lead paint costs about $300, ranging from about $250 to $700, depending on the square footage, accessibility, and location. However, testing for lead paint with a DIY home-testing kit costs about $25, but doesn’t guarantee accurate results. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommends using a lead test kit that complies with the Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule, which has strict criteria for ensuring a more accurate reading.
Common home surfaces to test for lead include:
Walls
Windows
Doors
Molding and trim
Railings
A professional lead paint removal company should remove any lead-based paint from your home. You should not remove or paint over it yourself because handling lead-based paint poses health risks, according to the EPA. Professionals trained and certified to handle lead-based paint abatement use specialized equipment like HEPA vacuums and methods like chemical stripping and abrasive blasting to remove paint and particles as safely as possible. They are also trained on how to properly dispose of lead-based paint material.
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?