SFW Painting Specializes in Lead Paint Removal
SFW Painting provides professional lead paint removal services that completely rid your home of toxic lead. Our entire crew is comprised of trained technicians who are accredited and licensed as a Lead-Safe Renovation Firm.
Being a reputable and experienced Happy Valley lead paint removal service, we utilize modern and environmentally safe lead paint removal techniques, such as UV scraping, electric paint shaving, and lead paint encapsulation. Combined with simple hand scraping, and without the use of chemicals, we employ a completely effective lead paint removal process that removes all lead paint from your home, making it more safe and habitable for you and your family.
The Toxicity of Lead Paint in Happy Valley
Lead paint is dangerous because when ingested it can cause a host of physical problems, including damage to the organs and brain, learning disabilities, memory problems, and seizures. Small children are at the highest risk of ingesting lead paint by putting paint chips or peels into their mouths; however, lead paint dust can also be breathed from doors and windows that repeatedly open and shut.
In 1978, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) outlawed the use of lead paint, and by 1991 they stated lead paint was the “number one environmental threat to the health of children in the United States.” However, lead paint is also very hazardous to adults as well because there is no safe level of lead exposure or blood lead concentration.
Lead paint contains lead, a metal that is known to be very toxic to humans and animals. When lead is ingested it can cause lead poisoning, which may result in a number of health problems, including internal organ and brain damage, seizures, unconsciousness, and, in high doses, death. Lead poisoning via lead paint is most well-known for its impacts upon children who are known to have suffered from learning disabilities and severe behavioral problems following lead exposure.
When paint gets old it begins to crack and chip, then fall to the floor surfaces of your home where children and animals may be prone to ingesting it. In the case of lead paint, this can result in lead poisoning. Lead paint is also inadvertently inhaled in the form of paint dust when old lead paint in doorways or window frames is disrupted through normal household use. For these reasons it’s a good idea to have your home checked for lead paint so that you can take precautions to safeguard your health and that of your family.
Lead Paint Inspection
Homes that were built after 1978 are not likely to have lead paint, but if your home was built before the EPA banned lead paint it’s a good idea to have your home inspected. SFW Painting provides expert Happy Valley lead paint removal services in which we evaluate all painted surfaces in your home – including the body, eves, accents, trim, and soffit – to ensure a comprehensive inspection. We examine the interior and exterior of your home as well as all layers of accumulated paint.
Affordable Lead Paint Removal Strategy
Comprehensive lead paint removal can be a timely and costly procedure that poses challenges to your everyday life. With this in mind, we do everything we can to make the process as easy and cost-effective as possible. We meet with you and develop a lead paint removal strategy that aligns with your schedule and your budget. In the end, we just want to make your home a healthier place for you and your family – so figuring out how to make this work is well worth the effort.
Advantage of SFW Painting Lead Removal
We are the lead paint removal specialist in Portland Oregon. Having provided lead paint removal as well as conventional painting services throughout Oregon for many years, SFW Painting is recognized as a premier full-service painting company. We embrace a customer-focused work ethic and always collaborate with clients to schedule a lead paint removal strategy that works best for your schedule and bank account. SFW Construction LLC, our parent company, is a general contractor, so if we encounter any structural issues with your home during the paint removal process, such as dry rot or siding repair needs, we can handle this at an affordable cost. If you suspect your home might have lead paint, why wait for problems? Contact us today to speak with a friendly representative who can answer all your questions and schedule a lead paint inspection of your Portland home.
Great experience, from initial contact through to final invoice payment. Painters (Wendy & Max) were careful, considerate, thorough, and professional. The estimate and work in progress accounting was fair, transparent, and responsive. Highly recommended.
SFW from start to finish on my two decks were exemplary. Alex and Bryan supervised their team and were kind, professional and kept me in the loop every step. They were also very clean and timely. I highly recommend this company for any of your construction needs.
Greg and team did a great job of managing the project. Work was done in a timely and efficient manner and communications were clear and professional. Any follow up items were quickly addressed and I am very pleased with the paint work that was done.