Lead-Safe Renovation (RRP) on the North Shore
Renovation, repair and painting work that disturbs paint in pre-1978 homes must be done by lead-safe certified firms following lead-safe work practices, under EPA's RRP rule (administered in Massachusetts by the state). Renovation is not the same as deleading. We connect you with independent certified contractors.
When you need this
- Replacing windows or doors in a pre-1978 home
- Sanding or scraping painted surfaces
- Opening walls in an older home
- Painting exterior trim
The steps
- Request. Tell us about the project.
- Certified contractor. Confirm the firm is lead-safe certified.
- Containment. Work areas are contained and dust is controlled.
- Cleanup. Cleaning and verification after the work.
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)
Further reading: Mass.gov: Learn about the Massachusetts Lead Law · Mass.gov: Massachusetts residential property tax credits · Mass.gov: Financial assistance for deleading · EPA: Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Program
Every job is different. The pro you speak with will explain their own approach and pricing. North Shore Lead Paint Pros does not perform, supervise, or guarantee any work.
Lead-Safe Renovation by town
- Lead-Safe Renovation in Wakefield
- Lead-Safe Renovation in Reading
- Lead-Safe Renovation in Melrose
- Lead-Safe Renovation in Stoneham
- Lead-Safe Renovation in Lynnfield
- Lead-Safe Renovation in Saugus
- Lead-Safe Renovation in Woburn
- Lead-Safe Renovation in Malden
- Lead-Safe Renovation in Lynn
- Lead-Safe Renovation in Peabody
- Lead-Safe Renovation in North Reading
- Lead-Safe Renovation in Wilmington
Get a free quote
Tell us your town and what is going on. Requesting a quote is free, and you are never obligated to hire.
- 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.
Lead paint FAQ
Does lead-safe renovation give me Lead Law compliance?
No. Lead Law compliance requires inspection, deleading or interim control, and reinspection.
Related services
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.