Lead-Safe Painting in Longview & Vancouver, WA
Homes built before 1978 may have lead-based paint under the current coats. Disturbing it by scraping or sanding without controls spreads lead dust where children and pets live. Federal RRP rules apply, and we follow them.
We test suspect surfaces, set up containment, use wet methods and HEPA vacuums, and give you a cleanup record. The calculator applies a pre-1978 factor so the price accounts for it.
Packages
Three ways to do it right
Testing
Included
- EPA-recognized test kits on suspect surfaces
- Results documented before work
- Lab testing available on request
Lead-safe prep
Included
- Plastic containment and warning signs
- Wet scraping and sanding with HEPA tools
- No open-flame or high-heat removal
Cleanup and record
Included
- HEPA vacuum and wet wipe
- Cleaning verification
- Written record for your files
Scope
What is included
Included in every job
- Pre-work testing
- Containment of the work area
- Wet methods and HEPA sanding
- Daily cleanup and waste bagging
- Cleaning verification and record
Not included
- Full lead abatement (removal of all lead paint) — we refer to an abatement contractor
- Clearance testing by a third party (available on request)
Our prep standard lists exactly what happens before paint goes on.
Process
How we handle lead-safe painting
- 01
Test
Surfaces that will be disturbed are tested and results written down.
- 02
Contain
Plastic sheeting, sealed doorways, signage. Exterior: ground covered 10 ft out.
- 03
Work wet
Misting before scraping, HEPA-shrouded sanders, no heat guns above 1100°F.
- 04
Clean and verify
HEPA vacuum, wet wipe, verification cards, record handed to you.
Longview, Kelso and the older neighborhoods of Vancouver have a lot of housing from the 1920s–1970s. If your home is from that era, say so on the estimate form or in the calculator so the price is right the first time.
Projects
Lead-Safe Painting projects
Case studies for this service appear here as they are completed. Browse all projects.
Lead-Safe Painting questions
Does lead-safe work cost more?
Yes, roughly 30–60% more on the prep portion, which is why the calculator has a pre-1978 setting. Exact cost is in the proposal.
Do I need to leave the house?
Not usually. The work area is sealed. Children and pregnant women should stay out of that area until cleanup is verified.
Will you remove all the lead paint?
No. Lead-safe painting stabilizes and encapsulates. Full abatement is a separate specialty.
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