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Q: What does lead dust look like?

• <div><p>Unfortunately, lead dust does not look different from any other type of dust. You cannot detect it with the naked eye. To determine if you have lead dust in your home, you will need to hire a local company to take a sample from the paint and test it for you in a lab.</p></div>

Q: How do professionals test for other toxic materials in a home?

• <div><p>Professionals use specialized equipment and techniques to detect asbestos, radon, and VOCs.</p></div>

Q: How much does a lead paint inspection cost?

• <div><p>The average cost of a lead paint inspection is about <b>$600</b>, but it can cost as low as <b>$150</b> or as much as<b> $800</b>, depending on the size of the area, geographic location, and the inspection methods. Some of the most common lead paint inspection methods include:</p><ul><li><p>Visual inspection: $150&ndash;$400</p></li><li><p>Paint sampling: $200&ndash;$600</p></li><li><p>X-ray fluorescence (XRF): $250&ndash;$700</p></li><li><p>Risk assessment: $300&ndash;$800</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

Q: What factors affect testing costs?

• <div><p>Costs depend on test type, home size, number of testing locations, and whether follow-up testing is required.</p></div>

Q: How much does lead paint testing cost?

• <div><p>Professional testing for lead paint costs about <b>$300</b>, ranging from about <b>$250 to $700</b>, depending on the square footage, accessibility, and location. However, testing for lead paint with a <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-test-lead-paint.htm">DIY home-testing kit</a> costs about <b>$25</b>, but doesn&rsquo;t guarantee accurate results. The <a href="https://www.epa.gov/lead/lead-test-kits">U.S. Environmental Protection Agency</a> (EPA) recommends using a lead test kit that complies with the Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule, which has strict criteria for ensuring a more accurate reading.</p><p>Common home surfaces to test for lead include:</p><ul><li><p>Walls</p></li><li><p>Windows</p></li><li><p>Doors</p></li><li><p>Molding and trim</p></li><li><p>Railings</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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Last update on February 14, 2026

Reviewed in February 2026
They were thorough and the lab report was easy to read and had detailed information about the analysis. I would recommend them and hire them again.
Air Quality Testers
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Reviewed in June 2025
Hired Top Tier Building Services to remove an old tether-ball pole from my concrete patio. They cut the pole as close a possible to the patio and then ground it flush. Just what I was looking for! They arrived on-time and completed the job without incident. Well done.
Top Tier Building Services, Inc.
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Reviewed in January 2023
They removed rodents and sealed gaps
Attic Pros, Inc.
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Reviewed in September 2021
The man who came to my home to unclog my bathroom sink drain was polite. I am not sure how experienced he was, but he was able to remove the gunk from my under sink drain pipe. Unfortunately, I did not examine the sink until just after he left. When I did take a look, I noticed that he had not...
Friendly Plumbing Team
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Reviewed in June 2021
We needed to remove a 40-50' tree and JMV did a great job. They were able to give us an estimate in a timely manner - come back and remove the large/tall tree and grind the stump and exposed roots - all in one day. I received a few quotes from companies with really good ratings, andJMV was the...
JMV Tree Service
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Reviewed in June 2021
I am highly impressed by the work done by them. I had a very large palm tree that needed to be removed and John and his team did a excellent work in removing it . I would definitely work with them in future if needed and highly recommend them.
ONE TWO TREE CARE INC
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Reviewed in May 2021
Very professional and job well done. Chon went and bought the necessary n appropriate strips. He took the door down. He removed all peeling stripping from another contractor who did it only six months ago! Chon scrap cleaned the door tracks n completed the stripping around and underneath the...
Chon handyman
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Reviewed in January 2020
They are very patient and helpful. They tested asbestos and created report for me within a week during Christmas. Many thanks to Oren.
Home Biotesting
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Reviewed in December 2018
The person showed up and replaced the springs in a timely manner. He even greased the lead screw at no extra charge. We plan on having them back next year for a tune-up.
Heating and Air
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Environmental Science Services

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Serving Livermore, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The gentleman was efficient and prompt in providing the report timely."

Response time8 hrs

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Recommended by97%of homeowners

Serving Livermore, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I live on the San Francisco peninsula area. My kitchen floor needs replacing and before the floor installer could begin, they informed me I needed my existing flooring needed to be tested for ASBESTOS before any work could be done. I reached out to multiple companies from different platforms for ASBESTOS TESTING and not one company replied back to me except for ADVIRO recommended from ANGI"S LIST. Response was quick and professional. They made initial contact the next business day via text message, email and phone call. An appointment was made, 2 techs came to do the testing, less than an 20 min visit and result were emailed within 2 days. Original price quote was $455 but ended up being $535, due to a second layer of flooring. Each layer needed to be tested. They also recommended the vinyl border trim for testing, (again an additional cost) that I kindly declined. I would highly recommend ADVIRO."

Response time1 day

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Sol Environmental, Inc.

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Serving Livermore, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very honest and thorough in testing and analysis. Checked entire house and crawl space for mold. Nice person to do business with."

Asbestos Worker - Decontamination practice

EPA RRP Classroom training - Containment design

First Responder Training for Asbestos Workers

Job site Training for EPA Lead Renovators

Response time1 day

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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California Environmental Forensic Inspections, LLC

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Serving Livermore, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I still have not received the report before and after the service. Also have not received the 3 year warranty. (I know this company is in the midst of relocating their office. Thus I accept the delay until tomorrow when I will call for follow up!!!)"

State of California Environmental Protection Agenc

Thermography Training for Infrared Camera Inspecti

Registered Environmental Property Assessor

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Response time11 hrs

Response rate88%

Recommended by83%of homeowners

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Advantage Environmental & Safety Services, Inc.

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Serving Livermore, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Chris was extremely knowledgable and helpful with answering all my questions. He thoroughly explained the process of asbestos testing and removal, great customer service!"

Response time6 hrs

Response rate89%

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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SafeTerraSolutions

New to Angi

Serving Livermore, CA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

Here at SafeTerraSolutions we have trained Environmental Scientists and skilled Home Inspectors that will identify any problems within your home. From Air quality to a leaky pipe, we are your one stop shop for total home inspections.

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Lead Testing and Removal questions, answered by experts

Unfortunately, lead dust does not look different from any other type of dust. You cannot detect it with the naked eye. To determine if you have lead dust in your home, you will need to hire a local company to take a sample from the paint and test it for you in a lab.

Professionals use specialized equipment and techniques to detect asbestos, radon, and VOCs.

The average cost of a lead paint inspection is about $600, but it can cost as low as $150 or as much as $800, depending on the size of the area, geographic location, and the inspection methods. Some of the most common lead paint inspection methods include:

Visual inspection: $150–$400
Paint sampling: $200–$600
X-ray fluorescence (XRF): $250–$700
Risk assessment: $300–$800

Costs depend on test type, home size, number of testing locations, and whether follow-up testing is required.

Professional testing for lead paint costs about $300, ranging from about $250 to $700, depending on the square footage, accessibility, and location. However, testing for lead paint with a DIY home-testing kit costs about $25, but doesn’t guarantee accurate results. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommends using a lead test kit that complies with the Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule, which has strict criteria for ensuring a more accurate reading.

Common home surfaces to test for lead include:

Walls
Windows
Doors
Molding and trim
Railings

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