Pre-renovation lead paint removal, facade cleaning for repositioning, common-area restoration, and building turnover prep. High volume in NYC, Jersey City, and Philadelphia.
Real estate developers and property managers need fast, clean surface preparation before renovation, repositioning, or tenant turnover. Lead paint in pre-1978 buildings is the single biggest cost variable. Traditional lead paint removal (sandblasting with containment) adds $15-$30 per square foot all-in. Encapsulation ($4-$8/sf) is cheaper but temporary. Laser cleaning ($5-$15/sf with zero secondary costs) is the permanent solution at competitive total cost.
Applications
USE CASE 01
Pre-Renovation Lead Paint Removal
EPA RRP Lead-Safe Certified. Strip lead-bearing coatings from interior and exterior surfaces before renovation. No containment tent. No hazardous waste manifests. No displaced tenants from chemical fumes. Compliance documentation for regulatory and lender review.
USE CASE 02
Facade Cleaning for Repositioning
Clean building facades before marketing for sale, lease, or repositioning. Remove decades of pollution, biological growth, and failed coatings. Dramatic visual impact without the substrate damage of pressure washing or sandblasting.
USE CASE 03
Common Area Restoration
Restore lobby metalwork, exterior masonry, railings, and decorative elements. Premium cleaning that adds to property value without full renovation cost.
Encapsulation covers the lead paint at $4-$8/sf but is temporary and must be re-applied every 5-10 years. Laser removal permanently eliminates the lead paint at $5-$15/sf with zero secondary costs. On a lifecycle basis, laser removal is often cheaper than repeated encapsulation.
Yes. Every lead paint project includes EPA RRP documentation, before-and-after photography, LSO report, and surface verification. This documentation satisfies lender due diligence, municipal inspection, and insurance underwriter requirements.