Protecting Families, Properties, and Investments
Renovating an older property requires more than quality workmanship. It also requires an understanding of the potential hazards hidden beneath layers of paint.
Steel Rock Construction is an EPA Lead-Safe Certified Firm equipped to perform renovation, repair, and painting work using lead-safe practices. This is especially important for homes, rental properties, apartments, and child-occupied facilities built before 1978, where lead-based paint may be present.
What Is a Lead-Safe Certified Firm?
A Lead-Safe Certified Firm is a company certified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to perform renovation, repair, and painting projects covered by the EPA’s Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule.
When applicable, lead-safe work practices may include:
- Providing required lead-hazard information before work begins
- Testing painted surfaces or reviewing existing lead documentation
- Containing the work area to limit the spread of dust and debris
- Protecting occupants and restricting access to the work zone
- Using lead-safe renovation and cleanup procedures
- Cleaning and verifying the work area after completion
- Maintaining required project records
These procedures help reduce the risk of exposing tenants, homeowners, children, workers, and visitors to hazardous lead dust.
Why Lead-Safe Renovation Matters
Lead-based paint may not present an immediate concern when it remains intact and undisturbed. The risk can increase when painted surfaces are demolished, sanded, drilled, scraped, cut, or otherwise disturbed.
Even routine repairs may create hazardous dust when they involve older painted surfaces. Examples include:
- Replacing windows and doors
- Repairing drywall or plaster
- Removing cabinets, molding, or trim
- Updating kitchens and bathrooms
- Completing electrical or plumbing repairs
- Preparing surfaces for painting
- Renovating rental units between tenants
- Correcting housing-code or inspection violations
Working with a Lead-Safe Certified Firm helps property owners complete these projects responsibly while supporting compliance with applicable lead-safety requirements.
Supporting Landlords and Property Owners
Older rental properties often require ongoing maintenance, repairs, improvements, and turnover work. For landlords, hiring a Lead-Safe Certified Firm can be an important part of protecting tenants, maintaining documentation, and managing potential liability.
Steel Rock Construction can support property owners with:
- Rental-unit renovations
- Turnover and rent-ready repairs
- Interior and exterior painting
- Drywall and plaster repairs
- Kitchen and bathroom improvements
- Window, door, and trim work
- Inspection-related corrections
- Lead-safe renovation planning
- General property maintenance
- Residential rehabilitation projects
Our goal is to help owners improve their properties while keeping safety, workmanship, documentation, and regulatory responsibilities in focus.
Lead-Safe Renovation Is Not Lead Abatement
Lead-safe renovation and lead abatement are different services.
Lead-safe renovation focuses on reducing exposure when painted surfaces are disturbed during renovation, repair, or painting. Lead abatement is specialized work intended to permanently eliminate lead-based paint hazards and may require additional licensing, certified professionals, testing, and clearance procedures.
Steel Rock Construction can review the requested scope and help determine whether the project is appropriate for renovation services or should be referred to a licensed lead-abatement professional or environmental specialist.
Plan Before Renovating a Pre-1978 Property
If your property was built before 1978, lead safety should be considered before demolition or repair work begins. Waiting until construction is underway may result in unnecessary delays, added costs, and compliance concerns.
Before starting work, property owners should identify:
- The age and occupancy of the property
- The surfaces that will be disturbed
- Whether tenants will remain during construction
- Whether young children or pregnant occupants may be present
- Whether previous lead reports or disclosures are available
- Whether testing, containment, permits, or specialized services are required
Early planning allows the construction team to develop an appropriate scope, schedule, and safety strategy.
Choose Steel Rock Construction
Steel Rock Construction combines construction experience with lead-safe renovation practices to help owners repair, improve, and protect their properties.
Whether you are preparing a rental unit for a new tenant, renovating an older home, addressing inspection items, or planning a larger rehabilitation project, our team is ready to review your needs.
Request an Estimate
Contact Steel Rock Construction to schedule a consultation or request an estimate for your next renovation, repair, or painting project.
Lead-safe certification does not mean that a property is lead-free. Requirements depend on the property, its occupants, the work being performed, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.