Lead Paint Testing & Removal in Norcross & Metro Atlanta
Paint chips on a window sill or dust from a repair in a pre-1978 home are worrying, especially with small children in the house. An independent testing company tests the painted surfaces, because we never test our own jobs. Then we do the lead-safe work. We set containment, clean with a final verification step, and leave you with records instead of guesswork. In Georgia, the state certifies lead-safe firms and renovators.
- Written estimate before work starts
- Norcross office, serving Gwinnett & metro Atlanta
Real photos from our jobs
No stock photos. These are our crews on recent water, sewage and fire jobs around Atlanta.
Moisture readings 
Containment 
Flood cuts 
Fire damage 
HEPA air filtration 
Cleaning the framing 
Wet drywall removed 
HEPA vacuuming 
Fire tear-out 
Antimicrobial treatment 
Structural drying 
Removing wet materials 
Contents pack-out 
Dehumidifiers 
Full PPE 
Demo 
Ready for rebuild 
Opened for drying 
Detail cleaning 
Our equipment 
Debris hauled out 
Drying the cavities 
Basement cleanup 
Cleaned and dried 
On the job
Google Reviews
50 reviews, and every one is five stars.
“Reasonable price. Thank you Lamar for the professional good service. I recommend this company to anyone needing Restoration services.”
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“A+ for responsiveness, constructive communication & professionalism.”
“Quick to respond and incredible to work with. Everyone was polite and professional from start to finish. Specific shout outs to Angie and Colin, both of whom made the process extremely easy!”
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“Packed, stored, and unpacked furniture during work to fix damaged floors. Handled everything carefully and were very professional.”
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Concerned about lead paint? Get help from a team you can trust
Don't sand, scrape, or heat-strip old paint. Don't sweep up chips with a broom, either. Keep kids away from peeling sills until someone has looked at them.
The first step is a no-pressure assessment. We'll ask when the home was built, which painted surfaces are involved, and who lives there. Then we'll explain what should be tested and why, and set up an independent testing company to do it. We work from our Norcross office across Gwinnett and metro Atlanta, and we answer 24/7.
Can we help with lead paint in your home?
Probably. These are the calls we get:
- Chipping paint on window sills with a toddler in the house
- A renovation planned in a pre-1978 home and a contractor who never mentioned lead
- Paint that was already sanded before anyone tested it
- Water or fire damage that means cutting into painted walls and trim
- A landlord who needs repairs done to the rules
Lead dust is the main concern. It comes from friction surfaces like windows, and from sanding or demolition. Then it settles on floors and sills where small children play.
What our lead paint service includes
- Testing of the painted surfaces in the work area by an independent company we arrange. We never test our own jobs.
- Pre-renovation education. You get the EPA's Renovate Right pamphlet before work starts, and we keep your signed receipt.
- Warning signs posted, and containment built from plastic sheeting extending well past the work area, with the HVAC sealed.
- Lead-safe methods. We mist and score paint and pry rather than pound. Open-flame burning and high-speed sanding without a HEPA shroud are prohibited, and we don't do them.
- Waste bagged and removed every day.
- Cleaning with HEPA vacuums and wet wiping, then cleaning verification, plus independent clearance testing when the job calls for it.
- Records shared with you.
Rebuilding the area afterward is part of reconstruction. If older flooring or ceiling texture is involved, that's an asbestos testing question.
Want someone to take a look?
- Written estimate before work starts
- Photos and records you can give your insurer
Who does lead-safe renovation, and who does lead abatement?
Georgia runs its own lead program. These are two separate credentials.
Lead-safe renovation, or RRP, covers repairs that disturb paint along the way, like replacing a water-damaged wall or a window. A Georgia-certified renovation firm with a Georgia-certified renovator does that work.
Abatement is different. It's work meant to permanently remove or seal lead hazards, often after a child has tested high or a landlord needs the hazard gone. That takes a separately certified Georgia lead abatement firm, and the project has to be reported to Georgia EPD before it starts.
Where ASAP fits: a third-party tester confirms where the lead is, and our crew does the remediation. Plenty of homes around Norcross and Gwinnett were built before 1978, so we see this often.
Who will arrive, and how we determine what needs attention
Our lead tech, Colin Batson, supervises the job along with the owner. In Georgia, the renovator trains the crew, sets up containment, and does the required cleaning verification.
The painted surfaces the work will touch get tested first by an independent testing company we schedule, so you still have one point of contact. Then the renovator plans containment around where your children sleep and play, and where pets go. You'll know which rooms are closed, for how long, and when it's safe to use the space again.
And we prefer testing before anyone talks like they already know the answer. Guessing around lead paint is how small repairs turn into bigger ones.
- IICRC-certified technicians
- Norcross office
- Hablamos español
Clear information about pricing, documentation and next steps
Cost depends on which surfaces are involved, whether the job is lead-safe renovation or abatement, how much containment it needs, and the independent testing and clearance fees. A few window sills cost less than a whole-room abatement [needs number]. You approve a written scope before work starts.
You'll get the independent test results, the cleaning verification or clearance results, and the job records, which are kept for three years. EPA tightened federal dust-lead levels in 2025 and 2026; Georgia's own rule still sets its own levels, and the testing company tests to the standard that applies in Georgia. We can't promise insurance coverage or any health outcome. If insurance pays less than the invoice, you're responsible for the difference. That's why documentation matters, and why it helps to use a company that works claims with every major carrier, like we do.
Questions people ask us
My house was built before 1978. Does it have lead paint?
Not necessarily. The odds go up with age. Federal housing surveys found deteriorated lead paint more often in homes built before 1960 than in homes from the 1960s and '70s. Testing is the only way to know for your house.
Does my contractor have to be lead-certified?
For paid work that disturbs paint in a pre-1978 home in Georgia, yes. The firm needs Georgia certification, and a Georgia-certified renovator has to oversee the job. Ask for the Georgia certificates, not just an EPA card.
Is a small repair exempt?
Small interior jobs that disturb 6 square feet of paint or less per room are generally excluded. Window replacement and partial demolition aren't, at any size. Cutting out water-damaged drywall is partial demolition.
Someone sanded paint before anyone tested it. What should I do?
Stop the work. Keep children and pets out of the area, and don't sweep or use a regular vacuum. Call us. We'll arrange independent testing and handle the cleanup. Talk to your pediatrician about whether a blood lead test makes sense; we can't advise on health.
Can we stay in the house during the work?
Often, because the work area is sealed off. With young children or a pregnancy in the house, some families choose to stay elsewhere during the dustiest phases. We'll tell you which days those are.
How do I know the cleanup actually worked?
For lead-safe renovation, the certified renovator does the required cleaning verification by wiping surfaces and comparing them to a card. When clearance dust testing is needed, an independent testing company measures lead on floors and sills against Georgia's standards. You get the results either way.
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Call about lead paint today
Tell us when the home was built, what you've noticed, whether young children or anyone pregnant lives there, and what work is planned. We'll confirm it's a fit, check our schedule, and set up the assessment.
- Written estimate before work starts
- Photos and records you can give your insurer