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Lead is a highly toxic metal that can cause a range of health problems.  Even very small amounts of lead can cause serious health problems.  Children under six years old are especially vulnerable to lead poisoning, which can severely affect mental and physical development.  At high levels, lead poisoning can be fatal.   When it comes to lead, don't procrastinate.  Lead testing is very important.

If your home or building was constructed prior to 1978 it probably contains some LBP or lead containing building materials.  It is important to have a Lead Based Paint (LBP) inspection if peeling or damaged paint is identified, before purchasing a home or building and before conducting renovation or remodeling type activities that result in the disturbance of LBP or lead containing materials.  If the home or building is child occupied it is critical, and in some cases required by law, that LBP risks are identified and quantified.  

Our experienced Pros are certified to conduct LBP inspections, lead risk assessments and lead clearance inspections.

• Lead Based Paint Inspection - must be conducted by an EPA Certified Lead Inspector or Assessor and involves the use of X-Ray Flouroesence (XRF) analysis and paint chip sampling when needed.  Following EPA and HUD inspection guidlines, a LBP inspection is a surface-by-surface investigation to determine the presence of LBP and results in the generation of a report explaining the results of the investigation.
• Lead Risk Assessment - must be conducted by an EPA Certified Lead Inspector or Assessor and evaluates the risks of lead in a particular building or area including LBP condition (peeling, flaking or cracking paint), the presence of lead dust inside the living area, lead in drinking water and lead in soil.
• Lead Clearance Inspection - clearance of renovation or remodeling projects involving the disturbance of LBP must be conducted by an EPA Certified Risk Assessor or EPA Lead Inspector.  Lead clearance involves a combined visual inspection and lead wipe evaluation to determine lead dust levels are safe and below EPA mandated levels. 

Lead based paint (LBP) is the most recognizable lead hazard in residential and commercial buildings. Buildings contructed prior to 1978 are most at risk of containing LBP.  Deteriorated LBP mixes with household dust and soil which is tracked into the living area causing an unsafe environment.  Lead contamination can also occur when LBP painted surfaces are sanded or otherwise disturbed during renovation and remodeling activities.  

An EPA certified renovation, repair and paint (RRP) contractor can help mitigate the risks of lead contamination by using lead safe work practices.   Children may become lead poisoned by putting their hands or other lead contaminated objects in their mouths, eating paint chips found in homes with peeling or flaking LBP and/or playing in lead contaminated soil.  

Less recognizable, yet a very common lead containing material are lead glazed ceramic tiles found in bathroom shower stalls and bathroom and kitchen counter tops.  When lead containing ceramic tiles are broken or crushed during demolition, hazardous lead dust is produced.  Lead in drinking water occurs as a result of the corrosion or wear of materials containing lead in household or building plumbing systems. 

Call us when you are in need of professional lead testing and results.