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XRF Research, Inc.
4.8(
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Toxic Lead - Testing

Serving Pauma Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very professional, 24 hours turnarounds on testing, competent and friendly staff starting on the top to actual inspector. You will not be unhappy with this company. They went out of the way in service for us. Fair price and good service. Thorough report an end product after complete testing."
Lead Paint Inspection
Dust Clearance Testing
Lead Risk Assessment
Environmental Testing
Consulting Work

+2

Response time9 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Pacific Environmental & Abatement Solutions Inc
4.6(
10
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Toxic Lead - AbatementToxic Lead - Testing

Serving Pauma Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The tester was well versed in this area even showing the areas that were high in moisture. Very friendly and informative as well as professional. Made me comfortable with the experience she had. When the owner and maintenance worker failed she made me comfortable. Fae who had the credentials as well experience explained everything in detail. Definitely use Fae!!!"
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Lead Testing and Removal questions, answered by experts

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

Testing typically costs between $200 and $600, depending on the number of samples and laboratory analysis.

While not all homes built before 1978 contain lead paint, enough do, so you’ll still want to test to be on the safe side. The federal government banned lead-based paint for homes in 1978, but your state may have banned lead before that time. Around 24% of homes built between 1960 and 1977 contained lead-based paint, while 87% of homes built before 1940 contained lead-based paint.

Through air sampling devices and surface swabs in key areas of concern.

If the lead paint is in a place that is not easily disturbed and is not flaking or deteriorating, you do not necessarily need to remove it. Lead is toxic when dust particles or flakes from peeling lead paint are ingested. If people are not in the area with the lead paint, it may be safe to leave it in place. You still may want to consider encapsulation with a paint formulated for covering lead-based paint, just for an added layer of protection.

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