Lead-Based Paint Inspection

A lead based paint inspection is designed to answer two questions: "Is there lead-based paint (LBP) present in the housing unit?" and "Where is the lead-based paint?"  Surveying a housing unit for lead-based paint is typically performed using an X-Ray Fluorescence analyzer, called an XRF.  Paint or other coatings with lead levels above established thresholds are considered lead-based. 

A lead paint inspection is most appropriate for property owners who need to know where lead-based paint is located, such as in the following situations:

– People considering renovation, remodeling or demolition work that would disturb painted surfaces and may generate lead dust hazards unless proper precautions are followed. 

– Home sellers desiring specific information about lead for marketing purposes. 

– Home buyers or renters who want to know how much lead paint is present and its location (or who feel strongly that they want a home that contains no lead-based paint). 

– Rental property owners seeking exemption from the federal lead disclosure requirements by demonstrating that a specific property does not contain lead-based paint. 

– Rental property owners who might need or desire documentation about lead-based paint for insurance, financing, or other reasons. 

– Those facing a state or local requirement to abate all lead-based paint. 

Spy Inspection Services provides a full range of home inspection services associated with real estate transactions.  Why call a different company for each individual test and inspection?  With Spy Inspection Services, one call does it all!

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