Lead Paint Removal Contractor in Portland, Oregon (EPA Certified)
EPA-Certified Lead Paint Removal, Encapsulation, and Full Exterior Restoration
EPA-certified lead paint removal specialists focused on safety, compliance, and complete restoration.
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Lead Paint Removal for Portland’s Older and Historic Homes
Our passion requires expert-level knowledge in lead paint removal that requires a specialized skill set. First, you must be certified by the state to remove lead-based paint. Second, you must be an expert in structural dry rot repairs. Third, you must understand how to prepare a house to be adequately repainted, and finally—you need to know how to paint the house and trim so that it makes a statement. Homes built before 1978 often contain lead-based paint, and proper removal requires certified professionals following strict EPA guidelines.
Lead Paint Is a Serious Health Risk. Especially in Older Homes
—Tony Marick, Homeowner (1910 American Craftsman Home)
Our EPA-Certified Lead Paint Removal Process Protects Your Home and Family
Full-Service Portland Lead-Based Paint Removal Contractor
- Portland Lead-Based Paint Removal and Renovation Contractor
- Dry Rot Remediation and Siding Repairs
- Vintage Woodworking and Window Glazing
We follow strict containment, removal, and cleanup procedures to prevent the spread of lead dust during every phase of the project.
We Get The Lead Out
The Environmental Protection Agency stated in 1991 that lead-based paint was considered the “number one environmental threat to the health of children in the United States.” We are always careful to follow strict EPA guidelines when remodeling or painting in areas where lead-based paint might be a concern. Even the possibility of these toxic paints only serves to reinforce our already strict preparations and procedures when it comes to removing lead-based paint. All work is performed in compliance with EPA RRP (Renovation, Repair, and Painting) regulations.
Who Is At Risk?
Homes and commercial properties built as recently as 1978 contain varying degrees of lead paint. Some older homes may even have heavily leaded paint—paint that was manufactured before we knew just how bad lead paint can be. But don’t worry, if the paint is removed properly, with all protective coverings and clean up procedures in place, the threat can be completely eliminated from your home. Children and pregnant women are especially vulnerable to lead exposure, making proper removal critical.
Discovering Repairs During The Lead Paint Removal Process
Lead paint removal often exposes underlying damage that must be addressed before repainting or restoration. During the lead paint removal process, it’s not uncommon to discover other repairs that need to be done on your home. If any of the issues listed below are discovered during a lead paint removal project, SFW Construction is here to seamlessly keep the project on track. No need for our clients to become general contractors, we can handle every contingency.
EPA-Certified Lead Safe Renovation Contractor in Portland
According to the EPA, lead paint removal projects should only be performed by Certified Lead Safe Restoration Contractors, like SFW Construction. We understand that Pacific Northwest homeowners care about the environment, safety, and their family’s health. Many paint contractors shy away from this work because of the difficulty, the regulations, and the stringent rules. We embrace lead paint removal projects with a passion. We do this to help preserve homes in Portland, and make them beautiful, and be environmentally safe.
Our team is trained and certified to safely remove lead-based paint while protecting your home, your family, and the surrounding environment.
Questions About Lead Paint Removal?
Lead Paint Removal FAQs
If your house was built before 1978, you may be wondering if you can use lead-free paint to paint over your existing lead-based paint. Well, it depends, if the house is fully encapsulated it is safe for you to live there, but once the paint starts to deteriorate, the risk of lead dust spreading is probable. So, you can paint over lead paint with lead-free paint, but if the house is starting to show signs of paint failure, such as peeling and blistering, then the paint may be releasing lead dust influencing you to get the lead removed. Since we are dealing with a toxic chemical we must follow all EPA, RRP, and OSHA rules.
Yes. The EPA requires certified contractors for most lead paint removal projects to ensure safe handling, containment, and disposal of hazardous materials.
You can know your house has lead paint by learning how to identify it and where you might find it. One way to tell is by knowing if your house was constructed before 1978, as most homes built before that year contain lead paint. Another way to examine if you are dealing with lead-based paint is to see if the sub-layers of paint are still present on the surface. A third way you could confirm that your home has lead paint is by using a lead paint test kit.
The EPA banned consumer use of lead paint in 1978. Lead from paint, including lead-contaminated dust, is one of the most common causes of lead poisoning.
Lead paint contains a highly toxic metal (the lead) that can cause a range of health problems, especially in children.
There is a big difference in Lead renovation and RRP (renovation, repair, and painting) activities. Lead renovation is a highly specialized process that is designed to offer a final solution to lead hazards. RRP activities include slightly disturbing lead paint in conjunction with a larger scope of work like painting, siding, siding, installing windows, and light renovation.
Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Activities:
- Projects are typically performed for aesthetic reasons or stop-gap control to minimize lead hazards.
- Is NOT designed to permanently eliminate lead-based paint hazards
- Minor renovations and modifications
- Stabilizing failing paint in conjunction with a paint job
Lead paint is dangerous because when it is absorbed into the body, either through inhaling fumes and dust of lead-contaminated objects, eating paint chips, or playing in lead-contaminated soil it can cause damage to the brain, organs, kidneys, nerves, and blood.
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