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Lead-Based Paint Removal

These are the questions our office answers most, collected in one place. Each service page on this site carries its own deeper FAQ. Start with our services if your question is project-specific, or call us for a real person.

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Your Questions Resolved in One Place

We’ve gathered the most frequently asked questions from our users. If you don’t find what you’re looking for, let us know, and we’ll be happy to assist you.

Yes. Our team includes AHERA-trained asbestos personnel, EPA-certified lead-based paint removal, NADCA certification for duct cleaning, and 40-hour HAZWOPER-trained technicians for contaminated sites. We have been BBB Accredited since 1999 and follow Washington L&I and Puget Sound Clean Air Agency requirements on every regulated project.

DIY removal is strongly discouraged and, for many projects, prohibited. Sanding or scraping lead paint without containment creates toxic dust that contaminates the home and is extremely difficult to clean up. Certified professionals with proper containment are the safe and legal route.
If the remodel will disturb lead-painted surfaces, yes, the lead needs to be addressed first or handled under lead-safe work practices. Testing early in your planning means lead work slots into the project schedule instead of stopping it.
If your home was built before 1978, assume painted surfaces may contain lead until tested. Testing is quick and inexpensive, and it tells you exactly which surfaces need professional handling before any renovation or repainting project.
Sometimes. Encapsulation, which seals intact lead paint under a specialized coating, is a legitimate management approach for surfaces in good condition. It's not appropriate for friction surfaces like windows, deteriorating paint, or surfaces a remodel will disturb. We'll tell you which approach fits each surface.
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Not Sure Which Service You Need?

That's normal, most complex property problems touch more than one division. Call us, describe the situation, and we'll tell you exactly what the project requires and in what order.

Call Northwest Abatement at (253) 588-0440 to talk through your project. For urgent fire, water, or emergency cleanup, call 800-588-0340 any time, day or night.

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