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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: Do you have to remove lead paint?

• <div><p>You do not have to remove lead paint if the surface is not chipping or peeling or if there are no pregnant people or children under the age of six who live in or regularly visit your home. Lead paint is a particular risk for young children whose brains and bodies are not fully developed. Experts strongly recommend that you call a pro to remove lead paint if it&rsquo;s peeling or flaking, no matter who lives in the home. You can experience lead poisoning by breathing in or ingesting just a small amount of it.</p></div>

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 you test for lead in your water?

• <div><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-test-for-lead-in-water-for.htm">How you test for lead in your water</a> depends on the source of your home's water supply. If you have municipal water, your local water system may offer to test the water for free or may connect you to a lab that will perform the testing.</p><p>If you have a private well that provides drinking water, you are responsible for testing it for lead. Look for a lab that is accredited by your state's Department of Environmental Protection to perform the test.</p></div>

Q: How much does a lead inspection cost?

• <div><p>You can expect to pay between <b>$200 and $400</b> for a lead inspection, where your <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/lead-testing/">local lead testing pro</a> will scan surfaces and items with an X-ray fluorescent analyzer. Lead risk assessments are slightly different and run around <b>$800 to $2,000</b>. A pro may find lead during an evaluation, and create a removal strategy.</p></div>

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Last update on October 28, 2025

Reviewed in October 2025
Tim, the service personnel from Front Range Heater and Excavation, removed the prior and installed the new water heater, I felt fully informed during the process, as well communicating in friendly and professional manner. Tim educated me about possible pilot lighting and left the space clean...
Front Range Water Heater and Excavation
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Reviewed in July 2025
Isak was hard working, responsive, and did an excellent job removing our large tree. The yard was left clean and the job was done quickly. Highly recommend.
Equinox Tree Service
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Reviewed in June 2023
Thorough, conscientious , friendly, professional and well priced. We had a tree removed, several stumps ground and 2 trees trimmed. Jeremy was awesome!
Eyestone Timber LLC
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Reviewed in April 2023
4 evergreen shrubs were removed last fall. M & N made quick work of the stumps and left the areas clean!
M & N Stump Grinding and Small Tree Services
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Reviewed in January 2023
C&C were quick to contact me regarding my request and was able to schedule for removal for 2 days later. Priced very fair and great to work with.
C&C Junk Removal
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Reviewed in December 2022
Absolutely fantastic experience! Called PG Abatement and Demolition after several previous bids from other companies whose overly fear-centered sales message around the known health risks of asbestos was really off-putting. The owner of PG Abatement, Gehrick, responded promptly to my call and...
PG Abatement and Demolition, LLC
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Reviewed in December 2022
They were very polite. They showed up on scheduled time. They removed all the junk I needed removed and they gave me their business card to help expand their business. They were very professional.
C&C Junk Removal
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Reviewed in September 2022
Took a little while longer than I thought to respond to my request but they must've been busy and did always respond to my queries via text. Once we could agree on a date and time they were prompt, made quick work of the tree needing removal, cleaned up nicely and were very customer oriented....
Artisans Tree Service, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2022
Very prompt and polite, and the result is great.
Mountain View Softwash, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2022
Scott was very professional and completed our testing almost immediately. Well done
S and S Home Inspections
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DRYMedic Restoration Services of Northern Colorado

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Toxic Lead - Testing

Serving Wellington, CO and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2023

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"They were ready to work with and did an amazing job."

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Axium Inspections & Radon Mitigations

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Toxic Lead - AbatementToxic Lead - Testing

Serving Wellington, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This was the 3rd time I’ve used Axium (specifically Tim Krapfl) for home inspection. Tim is very thorough, knowledgeable, and professional! I highly recommend. Tim did the home inspection, but the services also included sewer scope and radon testing."

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INTEGRITY PAINTING LLC

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Toxic Lead - AbatementToxic Lead - Testing

Serving Wellington, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

" We are very happy with the outcome. These ladies are very efficient, work quietly and very steady. I appreciated the fact that they did not start until 10:00AM, as we are elderly and it gave us a chance to be ready for the day. They will do more painting for us in January and I highly recommend Integrity Painting.
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Toxic Lead - AbatementToxic Lead - Testing

Serving Wellington, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Crap! Meant to give five stars to my review and there doesn't seem to be a way for me to go back and edit it. Thumbs up to Phil; thumbs down to Angi!"

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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

You do not have to remove lead paint if the surface is not chipping or peeling or if there are no pregnant people or children under the age of six who live in or regularly visit your home. Lead paint is a particular risk for young children whose brains and bodies are not fully developed. Experts strongly recommend that you call a pro to remove lead paint if it’s peeling or flaking, no matter who lives in the home. You can experience lead poisoning by breathing in or ingesting just a small amount of it.

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.

How you test for lead in your water depends on the source of your home's water supply. If you have municipal water, your local water system may offer to test the water for free or may connect you to a lab that will perform the testing.

If you have a private well that provides drinking water, you are responsible for testing it for lead. Look for a lab that is accredited by your state's Department of Environmental Protection to perform the test.

You can expect to pay between $200 and $400 for a lead inspection, where your local lead testing pro will scan surfaces and items with an X-ray fluorescent analyzer. Lead risk assessments are slightly different and run around $800 to $2,000. A pro may find lead during an evaluation, and create a removal strategy.

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