Lead Based paint inspection

I once had an MD client who wanted one, not a bank. She hired this guy with an electrical device that he carried all over the house. The metal in the paint, lead, responds differently than paint without the lead. It was not cheap....about $650.00

Sandy,

Never.

Heck, I wouldn't know where to find a lead based paint inspector!!

Is the paint peeling badly????  Why would he ask for such a thing???  With RD, I have had them ask to scrap the paint from old wooden windows (they wouldn't open).

Good luck with this one.

Linda

Try your home inspector and if that does not work contact a paint specialty store as they may have some references.  good luck

Hello Sandy,

Most states require that you be certified and licensed to conduct lead based paint testing. You can contact your state Department of Environmental Protection agency and they should be able to give you a list of certified and licensed individuals to perform this kind of testing. There are two acceptable types of testing that provide relaiable results for lead based paint testing. One is XRF, which uses a portable handheld x-ray machine specificly calibarated to detect lead baed paint. The machines are very expensive, so the companies that do this type of testing are going to charge big bucks. The problem with this type of testing is that it will detect lead based paint in base coats that do not pose a problem. Lead based paint becomes a problem when it starts to become dusty or flakes. The EPA suggests that if the integrity of areas that have lead based paint is in good condition, no action is recommended. The second more reliable method it the lead wipe test. This is not to be confused with the cheap little lead swabs that are available in most home centers. They are not accurate at all.