Did You Know SERVPRO is Certified for Lead Cleanup in Mahopac

3/25/2020 (Permalink)

We are certified and have the expertise to remove lead from your home. Call us today!

Get EPA-Licensed Lead Cleanup From SERVPRO 

Historic homes offer a unique charm and character that contrasts with the way homes are constructed today. However, these gorgeous buildings often have lead-based paints. An estimated 87% of homes built before 1940 have lead paint on their walls. When disturbed, these surfaces can produce chipping or hard-to-detect dust that can affect the safety of a structure. 

If your Mahopac residence requires lead abatement, SERVPRO technicians are available 24/7 to clean your home and make it a safer space for occupants. Your local SERVPRO is an EPA-certified lead-safe firm (#NAT-F114159-2) and is RRRP certified, meaning they are licensed to offer cleanup and renovation for homes with lead-based paints. This team complies with both EPA and Institute of Inspection, Cleanup and Restoration Certification (IICRC) standards for safe, effective removal of lead materials from your home.  

Protecting Your Family from Lead 

To minimize your family's exposure to lead dust and paint chips: 

• Clean walls, windows, floors, and other surfaces regularly. You can use an all-purpose cleaner with warm water or specialized cleaners made for lead-painted surfaces.
• If you notice paint chips, clean them immediately. 
• Wash sponges, mop heads, cleaning rags, and other multi-use cleaning materials after cleaning.
• If you are renting your property, contact the landlord immediately if lead paints are peeling or chipping 

SERVPRO's EPA-Approved Lead Cleanup

Cleanup protocols break down into three steps:

• This process ensures that lead dust and paint chips do not contaminate the air, water, or other areas of the home.
• We perform renovation with tools and procedures that create minimal additional lead dust or chips.
• Lead materials are thoroughly cleaned and removed from the property for safe, EPA-approved disposal methods.

As of 2000, EPA regulations on lead disposal requires storage in sealed trash bags, containers, or covered mobile dumpsters. SERVPRO technicians can then coordinate with local authorities to determine the best disposal site for leaden materials.  

SERVPRO of Putnam County provides cleanup and rebuilding services that leave your property looking, "Like it never even happened." Call (845) 228-1090 at any time of the day or night for reliable mitigation from certified professionals.  

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