Extensive exposure to dust or debris from lead paint may cause health complications in children under age 6, including slowed growth, hearing problems and more.
If your home was built before 1978, your installation or repair specialist may need to test for lead paint to determine if special precautions will need to be taken during your scheduled service.
If lead paint is present in your home, you will be provided with a checklist of the safety measures taken to protect you and your family from exposure during your installation or repair service.
Your safety is very important to us. If you have a concern about lead-safe work practices performed during your Home Depot installation or repair service, use our online form to report the issue.
Homes built before 1978 may have lead paint in them. Lead paint is still found in millions of homes, sometimes under layers of newer paint. If your home is older than 1978 and your installation or repair service may disturb painted surfaces, your Home Depot authorized service provider will test for the presence of lead paint before completing the work. If lead paint is found to be present in your home, we'll use special containment practices to keep you and your family safe.
Services such as kitchen and bath remodeling, window replacement or any project involving cutting, sanding or painting may require special handling of lead paint if present. In a home built before 1978, lead-paint precautions are required if:
If your home contains lead paint that will be disturbed during your repair or installation service, your Home Depot authorized contractor will contain the work area with plastic sheeting and use a HEPA vac and wet wipes to clean the work site of any dust or paint chips. You will also be provided with a checklist of the precautions that were taken after the job is done. If you don't receive a copy, please let us know.
Yes. In compliance with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule, The Home Depot only hires installation companies that are EPA trained and certified to handle jobs that may involve the breakdown or disturbance of lead paint. Some states have additional guidelines that installers must follow.
