San Jose is in Santa Clara County and is a large city with housing from many decades. Homes built before 1978 may have lead-based paint, while newer homes are much less likely to. Do not guess from the neighborhood. Look up the year your home was built.
If your home predates 1978 and you are planning to remodel, replace windows or repaint, lead-safe work practices apply to most paid work. If you rent out an older home, the federal lead disclosure rule applies to you as well.
Check the contractor's license at cslb.ca.gov. Send a request and we will refer you to a CSLB-licensed pro who works in San Jose.
Local tips
- Find the build year first.
- Ask whether lead-safe renovation rules apply to your project.
- Landlords: see the disclosure page.
- Verify the contractor license.
Questions in San Jose
Is San Jose in Santa Clara County?
Yes.
Do newer San Jose homes have lead paint?
Homes built after 1978 are much less likely to, but check the actual build year.
Do you serve all of San Jose?
Ask any pro about your address when they contact you.
Services
Lead Paint Removal, Lead Inspection & Risk Assessment, Lead-Safe Renovation, Lead Dust Cleanup & Clearance, Lead-Safe Window & Door Work, Lead in Drinking Water Testing. Landlords and sellers: lead paint disclosure.
Nearby: San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley, Alameda, Richmond, Hayward, Daly City.