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Cleveland Lead Abatement Contractor Directory

A nonexclusive starting point for property owners seeking Ohio lead-abatement contractor contacts for work designed to permanently eliminate lead hazards.

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Directory prepared October 6, 2026 · Independent resource, not a City of Cleveland directory

Before hiring a contractor

Confirm the work category, current license, and clearance plan

Lead abatement, RRP renovation, risk assessment, and clearance are separate roles. Confirm the project scope before engaging a contractor.

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Start with the project record

Share the risk-assessment findings, work areas, occupancy, and any City or health-department direction with a contractor.

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Verify before contracting

Confirm the current Ohio license, insurance, scope, schedule, and price directly with the contractor.

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Plan independent clearance

After lead abatement, Ohio rules require clearance by a licensed lead risk assessor or lead inspector.

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Abatement answers for Cleveland owners

Understand the role before you choose a provider

A listing is a way to start a conversation. It does not determine which work category applies to your property or replace the responsible agency’s requirements.

What is lead abatement?

Lead abatement is a specialized activity intended to permanently eliminate lead hazards. In Ohio, the work requires the applicable valid licenses and on-site supervision. The Ohio lead rules control the detailed requirements.

When might lead abatement be needed instead of RRP renovation work?

The appropriate work category depends on the property and planned work. RRP concerns lead-safe work practices during renovation, repair, or painting; lead abatement is a separate regulated activity intended to permanently eliminate lead hazards. An RRP credential is not a substitute for a current Ohio lead-abatement contractor license when abatement is required. This directory does not decide which category applies to a project.

Do I need clearance after lead abatement?

Ohio rules require a successful clearance examination by a licensed lead risk assessor or lead inspector after lead hazards have been controlled by a licensed lead-abatement contractor or worker. Guardian performs independent clearance examinations; book an inspection to discuss the appropriate scope.

What records do I need for Cleveland Lead Safe Certification after remediation?

The City’s current application guidance says that when a property was cleaned or remediated before inspection, the contractor name and Lead Firm Certification # are required. Confirm the property-specific submission requirements in the City’s Permit Portal before submitting.

Does this directory verify a contractor’s current Ohio license?

No. This is a contact resource, not a licensing database. Confirm the current Ohio license, insurance, scope, availability, and price directly with the contractor before engaging anyone.

Contractor contact directory

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Each contact receives the same presentation. Guardian does not rank, recommend, guarantee, or sell preferred placement for any contractor.

Important:

This is not a current-license verification, a recommendation, an availability confirmation, or a City endorsement. Confirm current Ohio licensure, insurance, pricing, scope, and capacity directly with the contractor.

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The initial contact set was supplied to Guardian as lead-abatement contractor contacts. Cards have equal presentation and the browser rotates their display order daily without cookies or personal tracking.

Correction, removal, or inclusion

To correct, remove, or request inclusion of a contractor, email info@glses.com. Guardian does not charge for placement and will not sell preferred placement.

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