Quick Takeaways
- Lead was common in paints before 1978, when they were banned. Ingesting lead regularly can lead to developmental issues for children and pregnant women.
- Lead-safe painting in Milwaukee prevents dangerous lead dust and protects families in older homes.
- Culver’s Painting is certified by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services for safe renovation practices.
Why Lead Safety Still Matters in Milwaukee Homes
If your home was built before 1978, it may contain lead-based paint, a common source of lead hazards that can create dangerous lead dust when disturbed. Milwaukee has thousands of historic homes and older neighborhoods where peeling paint, paint chips, or even small renovation projects can put families at risk of lead exposure. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) requires contractors who work on these properties to be lead-safe certified, making sure that every project follows lead-safe work practices designed to protect your family and your home.
At Culver’s Painting, we’re proud to be a Certified Lead Company (DHS ID 2767280) under Wisconsin Admin. Code DHS 163.
Our team is fully trained and approved by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services to perform painting, repairs, and renovation work safely in homes that may contain lead. We take the extra steps to make sure Milwaukee homeowners can trust us to renovate safely and keep their homes lead safe.
The Dangers of Lead Paint and Why It’s Still a Problem
Lead paint was banned from residential use in 1978, but much of Milwaukee’s housing stock is older than that.
When painted surfaces age or are disturbed during projects like replacing windows or repairing doors, lead dust can spread throughout your home. That hazardous lead dust can settle on floors, toys, and furniture, becoming an invisible threat to children and pregnant women.
Exposure to even small amounts of lead dust or paint chips can cause lead poisoning, which may lead to developmental delays, learning disabilities, reduced IQ, and behavioral effects in children. Pregnant women exposed to lead can pass it on to their unborn child, causing serious health complications. The Environmental Protection Agency and Milwaukee Health Department continue to emphasize the need for certified lead-safe contractors to perform this kind of work responsibly.
What Lead-Safe Certification Means for You
Being a lead certified renovator means knowing how to protect every surface and every person in your home. Culver’s Painting uses tested lead-safe work practices including:
- Containing the area to control lead dust and debris
- Using HEPA vacuums and specialized cleaning tools
- Safely removing or sealing lead-based paint
- Proper disposal methods to prevent contamination
Our certification through the Wisconsin Department of Health Services proves that our company and technicians are qualified to handle lead abatement work and paint repair in a way that protects your family, home, and the surrounding city.
How We Renovate Safely in Milwaukee
Every project begins with an assessment. If we suspect the presence of lead, we can recommend a lead paint inspection or testing before beginning. Once confirmed, we carefully determine the best course of action, whether that’s encapsulation, repair, or full removal. Our painters complete the work while following DHS and Environmental Protection Agency guidelines to ensure your home remains lead safe after the job is done.
When we perform any painting work on older houses in Milwaukee, we assume there’s a chance of lead hazards unless proven otherwise. That’s why we use containment barriers, plastic sheeting, and sometimes even duct tape to seal off surfaces and prevent the spread of dust. Once the job is finished, we perform a full cleanup to protect your floors, doors, and painted surfaces, leaving your home clean and healthy.
Why Choosing a Certified Contractor Matters
Not every painter in Milwaukee is certified to handle lead safely.
Hiring someone without lead certification can increase your risk of contamination, health problems, and even legal issues. By choosing Culver’s Painting, you’re trusting contractors who meet Wisconsin’s highest safety standards and who genuinely care about the health of your family and community.
Our lead-safe painting services not only comply with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services but also provide peace of mind. We take the time to explain every step, answer questions, and ensure your project is handled with the utmost care from start to finish.
Call Milwaukee’s Certified Lead-Safe Painting Experts
At Culver’s Painting, we help homeowners throughout Milwaukee renovate safely and responsibly. If your house was built before 1978, don’t take chances with lead-based paint hazards. Let our trained, certified, and professional team protect your family while giving your home a fresh, beautiful finish.
Contact Culver’s Painting today to schedule your lead-safe painting Milwaukee consultation and keep your homes lead safe for years to come.
Frequently Asked Questions About Lead Paint
How much does it cost to test for lead paint?
The cost of a professional lead paint inspection in Milwaukee can vary, but most homeowners spend between $200 and $400 depending on the size and number of rooms. Testing is an important step before starting any renovation or repainting project in homes built before 1978.
Will insurance cover lead paint removal?
In most cases, standard homeowner’s insurance policies do not cover lead abatement work or lead paint removal because it’s considered a maintenance issue. However, certain state or city programs, such as those supported by the Milwaukee Health Department, may offer grants or funding for qualifying households.
Who can test paint for lead content?
Only certified lead contractors, environmental consultants, or professionals licensed by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services can perform an official lead paint inspection. This means testing follows proper procedures and meets state and Environmental Protection Agency standards.
Can you just paint over lead paint?
Yes, but only when it’s done using lead-safe work practices. Painting over lead-based paint is known as encapsulation, and it must be completed by a certified contractor who knows how to properly prepare the surface, seal it, and avoid creating lead dust.
Is it safe to live in a house that has lead paint?
If the lead paint is intact and not chipping or peeling, it’s generally safe as long as you avoid disturbing it. Problems arise when you create dust by sanding, cutting, or repairing doors and windows coated with lead-based paint. That’s why hiring a lead certified painting company like Culver’s Painting is so important.
How do you deal with lead paint in an old house?
The safest way to handle lead paint in an older house is to work with trained, certified contractors who use proper containment, cleanup, and testing procedures. At Culver’s Painting, we follow lead-safe work practices to protect your family and keep your home lead safe during every step of the renovation.
