While working with a general contractor on a complete renovation, Wellesley College wanted to remove the lead paint down to bare wood in a sprawling antique colonial that had room after room of decorative wall panels, wainscoting and mantels. The key was to find the right deleading contractor who could strip the woodwork using lead-safe work practices to prevent contaminating the house or the workers, perform a high quality job that would preserve the home’s fine details, and not impact the general contractor’s overall project schedule.
