Testing
We test suspect surfaces with a 3M LeadCheck swab. If it comes up positive, the area goes under RRP protocol for the rest of the project.
Approach
Pre-1978 Cincinnati homes need a real lead protocol.
We're EPA RRP certified, and we don't cut corners on containment.
Most homes in Over-the-Rhine, Walnut Hills, Clifton, and other historic neighborhoods were painted with lead before 1978. The EPA's RRP rule isn't optional — and it isn't theater. Here's what we actually do.
Containment
Plastic containment around the work area, 6-mil sheeting on the floor, and signage posted. Interior work gets HEPA-filtered air scrubbers running for the duration.
Removal
No dry sanding, no open-flame burning, no power-sanding without HEPA shrouds. Everything that can fail safely fails safely.
Cleanup
HEPA vacuum, wet-wipe, repeat. We do a final wipe-down with a verification cloth before tear-down.
Documentation
You get a project file with the lead test results, the RRP-certified painter list, and the disposal log. Save it — buyers and home inspectors will ask.
FAQ
Common questions
On any pre-1978 home that tests positive, there's an RRP line item — typically $400–$1,800 depending on scope. It covers containment materials, HEPA equipment, and documentation.
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