Three Things Greer Homeowners Should Know About Lead Before Starting Any Restoration or Renovation Work
 

1. Age of the property determines risk. Homes built before 1978 in Greer commonly contain lead-based paint. The paint itself is not a hazard when it is intact, but any work that cuts, sands, or demolishes painted surfaces creates a hazardous exposure risk for occupants and workers. Lead remediation Greer must be completed before structural repair work begins in affected areas.
    
2. Not all remediation is the same as abatement. Lead remediation reduces or controls the hazard, while lead abatement Greer permanently eliminates it through certified removal, enclosure, or encapsulation. For restoration jobs that require demolishing painted surfaces, abatement protocols apply, and the work must be performed by a certified firm under EPA Renovation, Repair, and Painting guidelines.
    
3. Certification matters and is verifiable. Any company performing work that disturbs lead-based paint in a pre-1978 property must hold EPA certification. Ask for documentation before work begins. A certified firm will have it readily available.