Was Your Massachusetts Home Built Before 1978? You Need to Know About Lead Paint.

Many of New England's charming homes in Massachusetts were built before 1978. This means there's a high probability that the older layers of paint contain lead. Lead-based paint is a serious health risk, especially for children and pregnant women. As a Lead-Safe certified company, Jave Property Services explains what you need to know.

Why is Lead Dangerous? When lead paint peels, cracks, or is sanded during a renovation, it releases lead dust. Inhaling or ingesting this dust can cause serious health problems, including damage to the brain, nervous system, and kidneys.

 How to Know if Your Home Has Lead Paint? The only way to be sure is through a test. You can hire a licensed lead risk inspector or use home test kits (though less accurate).

 The Law in Massachusetts: Massachusetts law requires that any property built before 1978 where a child under six years old resides be certified as lead-free or with lead properly contained.

 DO NOT DO IT YOURSELF: Sanding, scraping, or using a heat gun on lead paint is extremely dangerous and can contaminate your entire home. This is a job that should be left exclusively to certified professionals.

 What Does a Lead-Safe Certified Firm Do? A certified company, like Jave Property Services, follows strict EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) protocols to contain the work area, minimize dust, and clean the site safely, ensuring your family is not exposed to lead.

Your family's safety is the number one priority. If you plan to paint or renovate an old home in Boston, MA, the first question you should ask your contractor is: "Are you certified to handle lead-based paint?" Jave Property Services is. Contact us for a safe and responsible consultation.