5 Signs Your Detroit-Area Home Needs Lead Abatement
By BirdsEyeView Group LLC · Metro Detroit Construction Experts
Michigan has some of the highest rates of lead paint exposure in the country, particularly in Metro Detroit. Many homeowners don't realize their property has a lead hazard until it becomes a health issue or a compliance problem. Here are 5 signs it's time to call BirdsEyeView Group LLC for a lead assessment.
1. Your Home Was Built Before 1978
This is the single biggest indicator. Homes built before 1978 in Warren, Detroit, Eastpointe, and across Metro Detroit almost certainly contain lead-based paint somewhere. The older the home, the higher the likelihood and concentration of lead paint.
2. Paint is Peeling, Chipping, or Deteriorating
Deteriorating lead paint is the primary source of lead exposure. If you see peeling or chipping paint on windows, doors, trim, or walls in an older home — especially on friction surfaces that rub together — that's a red flag requiring immediate attention.
3. You're Planning a Renovation
Any renovation or repair work that disturbs painted surfaces in a pre-1978 home requires EPA RRP-certified work practices. Before you start any project, a lead assessment can determine what you're dealing with and ensure your contractor handles it safely.
4. You Have Young Children or Are Pregnant
Children under 6 and pregnant women are most vulnerable to lead exposure. If you have young children in an older Metro Detroit home and have never had it tested, now is the time to act.
5. You're a Landlord with Pre-1978 Rental Properties
Michigan landlords with pre-1978 rental properties have legal disclosure requirements and in many cases certification requirements. Failing to address known lead hazards creates significant legal liability.
Get a Free Lead Assessment from BirdsEyeView Group LLC
BirdsEyeView Group LLC is EPA RRP-certified and serves Warren, Detroit, Eastpointe, and all of Metro Detroit. Call (586) 441-2943 to schedule your free property assessment.
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