Lead paint sits in hallways, classrooms, and cafeterias across our state, threatening children’s cognitive development every day they’re exposed.
The 2024 EPA Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting Rule update tightened enforcement dramatically. Schools face $37,500 per-day fines for non-compliance.
That hammer hits hard in rural counties where budgets already stretch thin.
The truth is that DIY removal attempts create more danger than doing nothing. Improper disturbance aerosolizes lead particles, spreading contamination through HVAC systems into every corner of your building.
One botched weekend project can turn into a $200,000 remediation nightmare.
Key Takeaway: Professional lead abatement is about preventing lawsuits, protecting enrollment numbers, and keeping your community’s trust intact.
Our containment protocol uses negative air machines with HEPA filtration, creating isolated work zones that prevent cross-contamination.
While other contractors in Boise, Spokane, or Billings might cut corners on plastic barriers, we build double wall containments with airlocks.
The difference shows up in post-project clearance testing.
What Sets Us Apart:
Key Takeaway: Regional contractors from Idaho, Wyoming, or the Dakotas lack the thoroughness and adaptation strategies ACM offers, costing money and time.
Before signing anything, get answers on certifications, insurance coverage limits (minimum $2 million for schools), and post abatement clearance procedures. Ask about their negative air machine maintenance logs and employee respiratory protection training dates.
Key Takeaway: The lowest bid rarely delivers the safest outcome. Total project cost includes hidden expenses like re-testing, extended closure time, and potential litigation exposure.
We begin every school project with a free walk-through and XRF testing consultation. You’ll receive a document showing exactly what needs remediation, realistic timelines accounting for local weather.
Your students deserve classrooms where the only thing they’re absorbing is knowledge.
How long does typical school lead paint removal take?
Most classroom projects finish in 3 to 5 days depending on square footage and contamination levels.
Can you work during the school year?
Yes, we can do weekend and evening containment work that doesn’t disrupt classes.
What makes Montana lead abatement different from other states?
Montana DEQ requires hazardous waste management requirements which we account for.
How do I know if my school has lead paint?
Any building constructed before 1978 should assume lead presence until XRF testing proves otherwise.
What happens if you find asbestos during lead removal?
We’re dual certified for both lead and asbestos, allowing project continuation without contractor changes.
Do you handle all the permitting paperwork?
Absolutely, we manage every Montana DEQ form and local permit applications.
Why shouldn’t I hire a cheaper contractor from Idaho or Wyoming?
Montana certification requirements can differ and out-of-state contractors often lack proper recognition here.