Is $1,700 to sand lead paint in a closet and pantry a fair price?
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We bought an old home and have a 7-month-old daughter. We realized a closet and pantry have lead paint, and the closet will be hers. The closet is large and connects two rooms. I was quoted $1700 for the work, which seems cheap. Looking it up, the proposed method of sanding down the lead paint does not seem like standard practice, and I'm actually kind of terrified of the paint being sanded. I'm seeing something called lead defender that neutralizes lead before removing, but they did not mention anything like that. I just don’t understand why this would be the approach.
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The quote is for lead paint remediation in a closet and pantry. - Plastic off both sides of the closet - Sand down the lead paint - Run a hose to push the sanded paint outside - Prime and paint after sanding
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Category
Painting
Price
$1,700
Quote Date
February 1, 2026
Location
Interior
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