Abatewell
Privacy and your information
We keep this simple: Abatewell only collects the basic contact and project details needed to help you look for licensed, certified lead paint or asbestos help near you. It is always free for the homeowner to use.
What Abatewell is — and is not
Abatewell is a free matching and directory service. We help people look for licensed, certified professionals for lead paint and asbestos testing or abatement. We are not a contractor, testing laboratory, or law firm, and we do not test, remove, or abate anything ourselves.
The information on this site is general educational information only. It is not legal, regulatory, or medical advice. If you are worried about a child or another person possibly being exposed to lead or asbestos, contact a doctor or your local health department.
If you suspect lead paint or asbestos, the safest step is usually to not disturb it. Keep people away from the area and get it tested by a properly certified professional before sanding, scraping, cutting, drilling, or demolition.
What information we collect
We collect contact and project-intent details only so we can help connect you with relevant providers or help you use our directory.
This may include your name, phone number, optional email address, ZIP code, concern type, rough home age, and preferred language. It may also include the basic details you choose to share about the project, such as whether you are buying, selling, renovating, or dealing with damaged material.
We do not ask for financial account numbers, Social Security numbers, immigration status, or sensitive personal records. Please do not send that kind of information through our forms or messages.
How we use the information you share
We use your details to respond to you, help match you with participating professionals, and improve how our service works. If you ask for help finding a pro, we may share your contact and project details with relevant participating providers so they can contact you about your request.
Participating providers pay a flat fee to take part in the service. It is always free for the homeowner to use Abatewell.
We may also use basic information to keep records, prevent misuse, and answer questions you send through Contact.
What we do not promise
We cannot promise that a provider will accept your project, call you back, give a certain price, or finish by a certain date. We also cannot guarantee the quality, availability, insurance status, or legal compliance of any third party.
Lead and asbestos work is heavily regulated. In plain language, paint disturbed in pre-1978 homes may require EPA Lead RRP certification, asbestos work is commonly subject to state licensing, and proper containment, accredited lab testing, and legal disposal rules may apply. You should verify a professional's license, certification, and insurance yourself with your state agency or EPA before hiring anyone.
Any cost information on this site is general only, not a quote. Real pricing depends on the material, how much there is, access, your area, and required testing, containment, and disposal.
How to protect your privacy and your safety
Only share what is needed for someone to understand your project and contact you. Avoid sending bank details, tax documents, government ID numbers, medical records, or other sensitive records.
Be careful with anyone who uses scare tactics, wants cash only, tells you they can just scrape or sand hazardous material off, or refuses to show licensing or certification. Ask for the scope of work and price in writing. For lead paint and asbestos concerns, testing and abatement should follow the rules for containment and disposal.
Before any work starts, confirm that the professional is properly certified or licensed for your state and task. If the home may contain lead paint or asbestos, do not disturb the material first.
Questions, updates, and important notes
If you want to contact us about the information you shared, use our Contact page. If you want to understand the limits of the site and the information provided here, please read our Disclaimer.
Because rules and business practices can change, we may update this page from time to time. The current version on the site is the one that applies.
This page is meant to explain our approach in plain language. It does not create a guarantee, contract for abatement services, or legal advice.
We only ask for basic contact and project details to help you look for qualified help, and we do not need or want sensitive personal or financial information.
Common questions
What personal information does Abatewell collect?
We collect contact and project-intent details only, such as your name, phone number, optional email, ZIP code, concern type, rough home age, and preferred language. Please do not send financial account numbers, Social Security numbers, immigration status, or sensitive personal records.
Does Abatewell sell my information?
Abatewell uses your information to help respond to your request and, if you ask, to help connect you with participating providers. We do not need your financial account information or other sensitive records to do that.
Who gets the details I submit?
If you request help finding a pro, we may share your contact and project details with relevant participating providers so they can contact you. You should still verify each provider's license, certification, and insurance yourself.
Is Abatewell a contractor or testing company?
No. Abatewell is a free matching and directory service, not a contractor, lab, or law firm. We do not test for, remove, or abate lead paint or asbestos.
Should I send photos or detailed records of possible exposure?
Only send what is necessary for the project. Do not send bank details, ID numbers, immigration documents, or medical records, and do not disturb suspected material just to take better photos.
What should I do before hiring someone?
Do not disturb suspected lead paint or asbestos. Ask for testing when needed, get the scope and price in writing, and verify EPA Lead RRP certification, state asbestos licensing, and insurance yourself with the proper authority.
Worried about lead paint or asbestos?
Don't disturb it — get it tested first. Then get matched, free, with a licensed, certified abatement pro near you. You compare, verify the certification, and choose who to hire.