07-14-2010, 03:07 AM
I wouldn't dream of doing a job like this before I obtained at least three bids from reputable installers that I had gotten recommendations for. It could be that the company who gave you a price doesn't really want to do the work so they hi-balled you. Of course, you haven't provided enough info for us to figure out what the scope really is so we're all still guessing.
As to lead abatement, certification is generally easy and cheap but the work is slightly more involved (but generally does NOT involve tenting. Also note that lead abatement is very necessary since the impacts to children from sloppy renovation/painting are very real. Don't mess with a contractor who doesn't mention lead abatement and how it is going to be done.
As to lead abatement, certification is generally easy and cheap but the work is slightly more involved (but generally does NOT involve tenting. Also note that lead abatement is very necessary since the impacts to children from sloppy renovation/painting are very real. Don't mess with a contractor who doesn't mention lead abatement and how it is going to be done.