LICENSED LEAD ABATEMENT CONTRACTOR — MISSOURI & ILLINOIS
Lead paint is a health risk your family can't afford to wait on.
Lead exposure causes lasting harm to children's brains and bodies, and older homes across St. Louis and southwestern Illinois often hide it in paint, dust, and soil. Earth's Solutions Environmental holds active dual-state lead abatement licensing and removes the hazard safely, with clearance testing to prove your property is clean.
What Lead Abatement Actually Means
Lead abatement is a permanent, licensed process that removes or permanently seals lead-based paint hazards from a property. It's different from simple paint removal or a quick scrape-and-repaint job. Those methods can scatter lead dust through a home and make the hazard worse, not better.
Abatement follows strict containment, removal, and disposal rules set by state and federal regulators, and it ends with clearance testing that confirms the space is safe again. Earth's Solutions Environmental Services LLC provides licensed lead abatement in St. Louis, Missouri, and the surrounding Missouri and Illinois communities, alongside mold remediation, asbestos abatement, and water and fire damage restoration.
Our Six-Step Lead Abatement Process
Every job follows the same careful sequence, from first inspection to final sign-off.
Step 1
Free Consultation
We walk your property, talk through your concerns, and explain what abatement will involve at no cost to you.
Step 2
XRF Testing
Our licensed technicians use XRF testing equipment to pinpoint exactly where lead is present, without guesswork.
Step 3
Containment Setup
We seal off the work area with plastic sheeting and negative air pressure so lead dust can't spread to the rest of your home.
Step 4
Approved Removal Methods
We remove or seal the lead hazard using EPA and state-approved methods matched to your surfaces and building type.
Step 5
Waste Disposal
All lead-contaminated debris is bagged, labeled, and hauled away following state hazardous waste disposal rules.
Step 6
Clearance Testing & Sign-Off
An independent clearance test confirms your property meets safety standards, and we hand you the documentation to prove it.
When Licensed Abatement Is Required
If your property was built before 1978, these situations often call for licensed abatement rather than a paint job.
Renovation on Pre-1978 Properties
Missouri and Illinois rules require lead-safe practices during renovation of older homes and rental units, and confirmed lead paint often means licensed abatement before work can continue.
Property Sale or Transfer
Sellers of pre-1978 homes must disclose known lead hazards. Buyers and lenders often require abatement before closing when a lead-based paint inspection turns up a hazard.
New or Continued Occupancy
Landlords and housing authorities managing pre-1978 rentals need abated units to keep tenants, especially children, safe and to stay compliant with housing regulations.
Inspection-Triggered Hazards
A lead inspection or a child's elevated blood lead level result can trigger a legal requirement for abatement under state and local health department orders.
Dual-State Licensed. Bonded. Hands-On.
Active Missouri lead abatement contractor license
Active Illinois lead abatement contractor license
Fully bonded for residential and commercial jobs
"We don't cut corners on containment. If dust gets past the barrier, we've failed the family living there, not just the job."
Aree Riley, Founder, Earth's Solutions Environmental
Where We Work
We serve homeowners, landlords, and property managers throughout the St. Louis metro and southwestern Illinois. Don't see your city? Call us at (314) 299-0020 and we'll let you know if we cover it.
Missouri
St. Louis City, St. Louis County, Bridgeton, Clayton, University City, Florissant, Maplewood, Chesterfield, Kirkwood, Webster Groves, St. Charles, O'Fallon, Hazelwood, Ferguson, Overland, Affton, Mehlville
Illinois
Granite City, Edwardsville, Collinsville, Belleville, Fairview Heights, O'Fallon
Hours
Monday–Friday
7:00 AM–5:30 PM
Closed weekends
Lead Abatement Questions, Answered
What is lead abatement?
Lead abatement is a licensed process that permanently removes or seals lead-based paint hazards, following strict containment and disposal rules and ending with clearance testing. It's built to last, unlike a simple repaint.
How do I know if my property has a lead hazard?
Homes built before 1978 are the biggest concern. Peeling or chipping paint, renovation dust, or a positive result from XRF testing are the clearest signs. We offer a free consultation and testing to confirm what you're dealing with.
How long does lead abatement take?
Most single-room or single-surface jobs take a few days, including containment setup, removal, and clearance testing. Larger properties with more affected areas can take one to two weeks. We'll give you a firm timeline after inspection.
Is lead abatement legally required for my property?
It can be, depending on your situation. Renovations, sales, and rentals of pre-1978 properties in Missouri and Illinois often trigger disclosure or abatement requirements, and a health department order following a confirmed hazard makes it mandatory.
Will I need to leave my home during abatement?
It depends on the scope of work. Small, contained jobs often let you stay in unaffected parts of the home. Larger jobs affecting shared spaces like kitchens or bathrooms may require temporary displacement, which we'll walk you through in advance.
Why does dual-state licensing matter?
Missouri and Illinois each set their own rules for lead abatement contractors. Holding active licenses in both states means we can legally perform abatement work on either side of the river, without gaps in compliance.
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