Lead Law compliance, from inspection to Letter of Full Compliance.
We connect you with licensed lead inspectors and licensed deleaders who serve your town. Tell us about the home and get a free quote.
Why lead paint matters
Health, legal duties and money back.
No safe level for children
CDC says no safe blood lead level in children has been identified.(CDC: About childhood lead poisoning prevention)
The Lead Law
Owners of pre-1978 homes where a child under 6 lives must have lead hazards corrected, whether the home is rented or owner-occupied.(Mass.gov: Learn about the Massachusetts Lead Law)
Tax credit
Up to $3,000 per unit for full deleading, or up to $1,000 for interim control.(Mass.gov: Massachusetts residential property tax credits, Mass.gov: Increase in tax credits for deleading)
Renovation rules
Work disturbing paint in pre-1978 homes must follow lead-safe practices by certified firms.(EPA: Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Program)
What the law requires
CDC says no safe blood lead level in children has been identified.
The Massachusetts Lead Law requires owners of homes built before 1978 where a child under 6 lives to have lead hazards corrected, whether the home is rented or owner-occupied.
The state offers a tax credit of up to $3,000 per unit for full deleading, and financial assistance programs.
How it works
- Fill out the short form. Tell us your town and what is going on.
- A local pro contacts you. They talk through the job with you and set up a visit if needed.
- Get a quote and decide. Requesting a quote is free, and you are never obligated to hire.
What we can help with
Lead Paint Inspection
Connect with licensed lead inspectors for Massachusetts Lead Law inspections in Wakefield, Melrose, Malden, Lynn, Peabody and the North Shore.
Deleading
Connect with licensed deleaders to correct lead hazards and work toward a Letter of Full Compliance in Reading, Stoneham, Woburn, Saugus and the North Shore, MA.
Risk Assessment & Interim Control
Connect with licensed risk assessors for Massachusetts interim control, which can give owners up to 2 years before full deleading.
Lead-Safe Renovation (RRP)
Connect with lead-safe certified renovation contractors for work on pre-1978 homes in Wakefield, Lynnfield, North Reading, Wilmington and the North Shore, MA.
Lead paint FAQ
Is North Shore Lead Paint Pros a deleader or inspector?
No. We are a free service that connects homeowners and landlords with independent licensed inspectors, risk assessors and deleaders. We do not perform any inspection or deleading work.
Does it cost anything?
No. Requesting a quote is free and there is no obligation. We may be paid by the professionals we connect you with.
Who must comply with the Lead Law?
Owners of homes built before 1978 where a child under 6 lives, whether rented or owner-occupied.
Is there financial help?
Yes. Mass.gov lists financial assistance programs for deleading, plus the state deleading tax credit.
Towns we cover
Housing figures: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
Choosing a lead professional
- Confirm the inspector, risk assessor or deleader holds a current Massachusetts license.
- Ask whether the quote includes reinspection.
- Ask how the work area will be contained and cleaned.
- Keep every report and letter for your tax credit claim.
- For general renovation in a pre-1978 home, use a lead-safe certified firm.