Heritage & Safety · Tweed Heads
Lead Paint in Older Tweed Heads Homes — What You Need to Know
If your Tweed home was built before 1970, there's a real chance you have lead paint under your topcoats. Here's how we handle it safely.
Why pre-1970 homes need a second look
Lead-based paint was widely used in Australian homes until the 1970s. It's not dangerous when intact and painted over — but sanding, scraping or burning it releases lead dust, which is a serious health risk, especially for children.
How we handle suspected lead paint
Our standard sequence on pre-1970 Tweed homes.
- Spot-test suspect surfaces with a lead test kit
- Wet-scrape only — never dry-sand or heat-strip
- HEPA vacuum all debris, never sweep
- Encapsulate with a sealer-primer designed for lead
- Two finish coats of a quality acrylic on top
When to call a specialist
If lead paint is heavily peeling, on a high-traffic surface like a verandah, or being removed (not painted over), a licensed lead-paint removalist is required by NSW WHS rules. We can refer one.
Get a free quote from a licensed exterior painter in Tweed Heads
Munn & Co. Finishes is fully licensed in NSW (461243C) and QLD (15536255), insured and based locally — so we can usually quote Tweed Heads jobs within 24–48 hours. Call 0444 528 452 or request a free written quote online and we'll walk the job with you, photograph problem areas and send a clear, fixed-price scope before any work begins.
Lead paint older homes — frequently asked questions
- How much does lead paint older homes cost in Tweed Heads?
- Pricing in Tweed Heads depends on size, access and how much preparation each surface needs. As a guide, interior repaints start around $3,000 and full exteriors around $5,000 — your written quote fixes the number before we start.
- How long does the job take?
- Most residential jobs in Tweed Heads run 3–7 working days. We give you a start and finish date in the quote and keep to it.
- Do you guarantee the work?
- Yes. Workmanship is guaranteed and manufacturer warranties on the specified paint systems are passed through to you in writing.
- Are you licensed and insured to work in Tweed Heads?
- Yes. Munn & Co. Finishes holds an NSW painting licence and a QLD QBCC licence, and we carry full public liability insurance. Licence and insurance details are supplied in writing with every Tweed Heads quote.
- How do I get a quote for lead paint older homes in Tweed Heads?
- Call 0400 000 000 or send the online quote form. We book a free on-site walkthrough in Tweed Heads, then send a fixed written quote — surfaces, products, coats and timeline — usually within 24–48 hours.