What to Expect: The Standard Inspection & Deleading Process

For properties with no prior deleading history, this process ensures lead paint safety through three critical steps: an in-depth initial inspection, professional lead hazard abatement, and a thorough re-inspection to confirm compliance and cleanliness.

Initial Inspection

A thorough inspection is conducted to test all surfaces inside and outside the property, including common areas and basements in multi-unit buildings. A detailed report is provided, documenting any lead detected and identifying lead hazards that need to be addressed.

In some cases, if there are no lead hazards found, we can issue a Letter of Full Initial Compliance and you’re effectively done with the process. I like to note that I typically only see this in 1 out of every 10 houses I test.

Lead Abatement

If lead hazards are identified, a licensed deleading contractor is required to perform the abatement. The method used depends on the specific surface where the hazard is located. Once the abatement is complete, the property undergoes a comprehensive cleaning.

Re-Inspection

The lead inspector conducts a follow-up inspection to ensure all abatement work was completed correctly, all leaded surfaces remain intact, and the property has been thoroughly cleaned. Lead dust wipe samples are also taken and analyzed at a local lab to confirm the absence of lead dust contamination.