Older paint needs a careful conversation.
Before disturbing an older coating, discuss the age of the property and the appropriate assessment and work practices.
EPA guidance explains that disturbing lead-based paint in pre-1978 buildings can create hazardous dust. This demo does not hold or claim a lead-safe certification.
Start with the records.
Tell the contractor what you know about the building age, earlier work, and any existing reports. Ask which requirements apply to the proposed project and how they will be documented.
Use the official resource.
Read the EPA Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Program and verify the credentials of the actual firm you hire.
Make it part of the scope.
Discuss assessment, protection, work practices, cleanup, and documentation before the work is agreed. This page is a planning aid, not a substitute for professional advice about a particular property.