Lead-Based Paint Removal – Ensuring a Safe, Lead-Free Environment Lead-based paint was commonly used in homes, schools, and workplaces before its health risks were fully understood. Today, it’s known that exposure to lead, especially for young children and pregnant women, can lead to severe health issues, including developmental delays and neurological damage. At Peakbrook , we specialise in the safe and effective removal of lead-based paint to create a healthier environment for you, your loved ones and clients.
Why Lead Paint Removal is Important Over time, lead-based paint can chip, crack, and deteriorate, creating dust and debris that can be easily inhaled or ingested. Even low levels of lead exposure can impact health, with children being particularly vulnerable. Our expert team at Peakbrook are trained to handle lead paint hazards, from complete removal to surface stabilisation, ensuring that your property is safe and compliant with all health and safety regulations.
Our Lead Paint Removal Process 1. Thorough Inspection and Testing Initial Assessment: Our certified inspectors evaluate your property for the presence of lead-based paint, focusing on areas where paint deterioration or exposure is most likely.
2. Lead Testing We conduct comprehensive testing of painted surfaces to accurately identify lead content. You will receive a detailed report outlining the level of lead presence and our recommended removal approach.
3. Customised Removal Plan Based on your property’s unique needs, we develop a removal or stabilisation plan that prioritises safety and compliance. We discuss the options with you, including paint removal, encapsulation or full remediation, depending on the condition and location of the lead-based paint.
4. Containment and Safe Removal Our team sets up a controlled environment using HEPA filters, sealed enclosures, and negative air pressure to contain dust and prevent lead particles from contaminating surrounding areas. Lead-based paint is then safely removed using techniques that minimise dust and debris, such as wet scraping, chemical stripping, or abrasive blasting, depending on what’s most suitable for your surfaces.
5. Decontamination and Cleanup Once removal is complete, we perform thorough decontamination, using specialised vacuums and high-grade cleaning agents to eliminate any residual lead particles. Air quality testing confirms that the area meets safe lead-free standards, and we clean the area so you can reoccupy it with peace of mind.
6. Disposal and Documentation All lead-based materials are properly packaged and transported to certified disposal facilities, following environmental guidelines. A full report with test results, removal procedures, and safety documentation is provided for your records.
Common Areas Where Lead Paint is Found
Older Homes: Interior and exterior walls, window frames, doors and trim.
Commercial Properties: Offices, schools and other buildings constructed before lead paint restrictions.
Industrial Facilities: Equipment, walls and other surfaces in industrial buildings that used lead paint for durability.
