How much does a lead abatement contractor cost?
National median · 655 real permits · 1 metros
$6,152
Typical range $3,000 – $15,000 (middle 50% of permits)
Price predictability: some variance — the priciest quarter runs about 5× the cheapest, so compare a couple of quotes.
These are real declared construction values from public building permits — what homeowners and contractors actually filed with the city for lead abatement contractor work, not a survey estimate. Pick your city below for the local number.
Lead Abatement Contractor cost by city
| Metro | Median | Typical range | Permits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington, VT | $6,152 | $3,000–$14,768 | 649 |
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Source: real public building permits across 1 metros, 655 permits. Median + interquartile range. Declared construction value is a public-record proxy for project cost. Data: ProFix Real Cost Index (CC BY 4.0).