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Q: Do home inspectors check for lead paint?

• <div><p>No, a <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/whats-included-home-inspection-report.htm">standard home inspection includes</a> the basics and does not offer lead paint testing. Professional lead paint inspectors need specific licenses to perform these inspections, which not all home inspectors have. If you suspect lead paint in the home you are about to purchase, you will need to pay separately to have that done. If the findings come back positive, you may be able to negotiate with the buyer to cover the cost of the removal.</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: 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: How long does it take to get results from lead testing?

• <div><p>Results from professional lead testing are typically available within a few days to a week, depending on laboratory processing times and the volume of samples analyzed.</p></div>

Q: Why is lead testing necessary?

• <div><p>Lead exposure poses serious health risks, particularly for children, and can be present in paint, pipes, and soil.</p></div>

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Last update on January 22, 2026

Reviewed in October 2024
I sent photos of what I needed removed from the yard and was provided a quote. I then added an additional task and was provided a new quote. Dallas and his college showed up promptly that day to remove all the items and build a couple of collection baskets. They pointed out a few small items I...
Heckert Tradesman Services
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Reviewed in June 2024
Jared and Judd were professional and prompt from the initial consultation to completion of the project. They kept the timeline and were willing to answer all questions I had. Great company and will use them again.
Double J Concrete Construction, LLC
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Reviewed in February 2024
Armando and Talo were incredible in keeping me informed on how the project was going and what things were going to be possible within the budget and time frame. I highly recommend them and have hired them several time sense.
Armandos Renovations, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2023
Great price and excellent customer service. Lower gear oil change impeller and seal.
MC CASLIN MARINE
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Reviewed in June 2022
Mike and his crew called me immediately, gave me a bid and did great work. They were responsive and prompt in everything they did. The job was done well.
Pitt Foundation Repair LLC
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Reviewed in May 2022
Scales Construction did an Excellent Job of replacing dry rotted wood on our house and painting it and the gutters. They e=were timely and did an outstanding job of clean up. The price was very good for the work done. I Highly Recommend Scales Construction.
Scales Construction
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Reviewed in March 2022
I’ve used them multiple times. Fair prices and quality work. They actually clean up after themselves and respect your property. They are good with dogs also!
JAG Electric
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Reviewed in September 2021
They were very good easy to work with and prompt
Flash Painting & Remodeling, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2021
Very professional and did a great job.
Vent Cleaned LLC
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Lead Testing and Removal questions, answered by experts

No, a standard home inspection includes the basics and does not offer lead paint testing. Professional lead paint inspectors need specific licenses to perform these inspections, which not all home inspectors have. If you suspect lead paint in the home you are about to purchase, you will need to pay separately to have that done. If the findings come back positive, you may be able to negotiate with the buyer to cover the cost of the removal.

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.

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.

Results from professional lead testing are typically available within a few days to a week, depending on laboratory processing times and the volume of samples analyzed.

Lead exposure poses serious health risks, particularly for children, and can be present in paint, pipes, and soil.

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