Lead Removal: Protect Your Home or Business from Hidden Dangers

Lead removal is an essential step in ensuring the safety and health of your home or commercial space. Lead is a hazardous material that used to be used in construction and can be found in various areas, especially in older buildings. Exposure to lead can cause severe health issues, particularly for children and pregnant women. Knowing where lead can be found and how it can be removed is crucial in maintaining a safe environment.

Lead is often hidden in areas of older homes and businesses, especially those built before 1978. It may be present in lead-based paints, especially on window sills, doors, and trim. Lead can also be found in pipes and plumbing systems, particularly in older homes with copper plumbing that may have lead solder. Additionally, lead dust can accumulate in carpets and on floors if the paint is deteriorating, making it a silent risk. In commercial spaces, lead may also be found in older construction materials or old signage. Your lead removal team knows where to look for hidden lead and can safely remove it.

Lead poisoning is a serious health concern that can affect both children and adults. Ingesting or inhaling lead dust can result in developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems in children. In adults, lead exposure can cause high blood pressure, kidney damage, and reproductive issues. Moreover, lead contamination can negatively impact your property value and lead to costly remediation efforts if left untreated. For businesses, the risk of dangerous lead exposure to customers makes it particularly important to have a lead removal plan.

Lead removal is a multi-step process that requires professional expertise. The first step involves identifying the presence of lead through testing. Once lead is confirmed, the removal process begins with containment to prevent the spread of lead dust. Your lead removal team will then carefully remove the lead-containing materials. Proper disposal is crucial to avoid further contamination. SMART Environmental Services is equipped with trained specialists who follow EPA regulations to ensure safe and effective lead removal, protecting your property and health. Taking the right steps for lead removal will keep your space safe and help protect the well-being of everyone who occupies it. Contact SMART Environmental Services today.