Lakewood Lead Paint Removal handles lead-painted window and door replacement in Lakewood, WA, along with the sash restoration, window sills and door jamb work that can go with it. Windows and doors are where paint takes hard wear: sashes rub in their tracks and doors scrape their frames, grinding old coats into dust. EPA’s RRP rules always cover window replacement in pre-1978 housing, however small the job.
Some windows are best replaced and some are worth saving; we price both where it makes sense. We work on windows and doors across Lakewood and in the nearby communities of University Place and Steilacoom.
Taking out an old sash and frame breaks painted surfaces inside and out, which is why RRP covers it at any size. That means a certified firm, containment on both faces of the wall and cleaning verification afterward, plus the city permit described below. Newer windows installed later in a pre-1978 house can still have lead paint on the surrounding trim.
Original wood sashes can be removed, stripped in a controlled setting, repaired and reglazed, then fitted back with new parting beads so they stop rubbing. It suits homes where the original windows matter, including the handful of Lakewood properties on historic registers, and keeps old-growth wood in service. It is slower than replacement and depends on the condition of the wood.
Dust from a working window collects on the interior sill and in the trough, the channel the lower sash sits in when closed. That is why risk assessors and clearance examiners sample those spots. Stripping or capping sills and troughs, and making sure the sash no longer grinds, can remove a major source of dust even when the rest of the window stays.
Door edges, hinge sides and jambs wear where the door meets its frame. A painted door can be stripped, rehung or planed so it no longer rubs, or replaced outright. Any planing or sanding of old paint is done with dust controls, never dry and open.
The City’s B4 handout is direct: new or replacement doors and windows require a building permit, while painting does not. Plan the permit before ordering windows so installation is not held up.
Historic status can add a step, but which kind of status matters. Under the city’s historic preservation ordinance, a significant feature of a landmark the city has designated cannot be changed without a certificate of appropriateness from the Landmarks and Heritage Advisory Board. A Washington Heritage Register or National Register listing does not by itself mean city review, and the city’s honorary Community Landmarks are not subject to design review, so confirm a property’s status with the city before planning window work.
Window work can join exterior lead paint removal on the same wall, and sound painted trim around new windows can be handled with lead paint encapsulation and enclosure.
How many windows and doors are on the list, and are you leaning toward new units or keeping the old sashes? Include the street address, the approximate construction year and any lead results you already have. We'll get back to you soon with an estimate or any questions we have. Estimates are free and there's no obligation.
Call (253) 201-4715