A safer plan for older homes, rentals, and renovation projects Many homes in Nampa and the Treasure Valley were built before 1978—the year lead-based paint was banned for residential use in the U.S. When old paint is disturbed (sanding, cutting, window replacement, demolition, even aggressive scraping), it can create lead-contaminated dust that’s easy to inhale […]
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Lead Abatement in Boise, Idaho: How to Protect Your Home During Renovations, Repairs, and Remodels
A practical guide for homeowners, landlords, and property managers in the Treasure Valley Lead hazards aren’t always obvious. In many older Boise-area homes, the risk isn’t “lead paint sitting quietly on the wall”—it’s what happens when paint is disturbed during repairs, sanding, window replacement, kitchen updates, or demo work. The goal of lead abatement is […]
Read MoreLead Abatement in Nampa, Idaho: How to Spot Lead Hazards, Reduce Risk, and Choose the Right Pros
A safer home starts with the dust you can’t see In older homes, lead hazards often show up quietly—flaking paint on a window sill, renovation dust in a hallway, or contaminated soil tracked in by kids and pets. If your property was built before 1978 (or you’re not sure), it’s smart to treat lead as […]
Read MoreLead Abatement in Boise, Idaho: How to Protect Your Home During Renovations (Especially in Pre-1978 Properties)
A practical, safety-first guide for homeowners, landlords, and property managers across the Treasure Valley If you live in Boise or the surrounding Treasure Valley, there’s a good chance you’ll encounter older housing stock—especially in established neighborhoods where remodeling is common. Renovations can be exciting, but if your property was built before 1978, disturbing painted surfaces […]
Read MoreLead Abatement in Meridian, Idaho: What Homeowners Should Know Before Renovating or Repairing
A safer plan for older homes, rentals, and remodel projects in the Treasure Valley Lead hazards are still a real concern in older properties—especially during repairs, remodels, and demolition where painted surfaces get disturbed. If your Meridian home (or rental) was built before 1978, it’s smart to assume lead-based paint may be present unless testing […]
Read MoreLead Abatement in Eagle, Idaho: How to Spot Risks, Stay Compliant, and Protect Your Home
A practical homeowner’s guide to lead-safe decisions before you renovate, repair, or restore Lead hazards are often invisible until a project disturbs them. In homes built before 1978, sanding, scraping, cutting, window replacement, or even small repairs can create lead-contaminated dust that spreads far beyond the room you’re working in. The good news: lead exposure […]
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