Lead Paint Inspections For Florida Homes
If your property was built before 1978, there is a significant chance that lead-based paint is present beneath surface coatings. Our professional lead paint testing and lead-based paint inspection services are designed to help homeowners, buyers, sellers, and property managers clearly understand their risk and make informed decisions.
We provide accurate, defensible lead paint inspections using EPA-recognized methods, with the ability to meet HUD lead-based paint inspection requirements when required.
What Is Lead-Based Paint Inspection?
A lead-based paint inspection is a detailed, surface-by-surface evaluation of a property designed to identify the presence or absence of lead-based paint, according to the EPA.
To perform a lead-based paint inspection correctly and legally, it MUST be conducted by a licensed EPA Lead Inspector or EPA Lead Risk Assessor. Only these certified professionals are authorized to perform inspections that comply with federal regulations.
The ONLY EPA-approved methods for lead-based paint inspections include:
- XRF (X-ray fluorescence) testing, which provides a non-destructive and immediate assessment of lead content on surfaces.
- Paint chip sampling with chemical laboratory analysis, which allows for definitive confirmation of lead presence.
Health Risks of Lead
Lead exposure can occur through deteriorating paint, renovations, or accidental ingestion of lead dust. Children and pregnant women are particularly vulnerable, with risks including developmental delays, learning disabilities, and long-term health effects. Adults can also experience high blood pressure, kidney damage, and neurological problems.
The strict regulations surrounding lead-based paint inspections exist to prevent these health hazards and ensure accurate detection. Licensed EPA Lead Inspectors and Lead Risk Assessors are trained to safely conduct these inspections, minimizing exposure while providing reliable results for homeowners, buyers, and real estate professionals searching for professional lead paint testing and lead-based paint inspection services.
What We Can Test For Lead
From lead-based paint to drinking water and soil, we offer comprehensive lead testing to address the most common sources of exposure in residential properties. Our flexible testing options allow you to focus on the areas that matter most for your home and family.
Lead Paint test
Determine if painted surfaces in your home contain lead-based paint before starting any renovation or restoration work.
Lead Water Test
Test your tap, sink, or drinking water for lead content—especially important in older homes with aging plumbing systems.
Lead Soil Test
Check outdoor soil for residual lead contamination from old paint, industrial runoff, or nearby construction before planting or landscaping.
Lead-Based Paint Inspection vs. Lead Risk Assessment
A lead risk assessment goes a step further than simple paint testing by evaluating whether lead hazards are currently present and likely to cause exposure. In addition to identifying lead-based paint, a risk assessment considers factors such as deteriorated paint, dust, soil, and living conditions to determine the potential risk to occupants. While both services require proper EPA certification, the appropriate option depends on whether the goal is regulatory compliance, real estate documentation, or understanding active lead exposure risks within the home.
Lead Paint Testing in Florida
We provide professional lead paint testing and lead-based paint inspection services throughout Florida, with established service areas on both the East Coast in West Palm Beach and the West Coast in the Tampa Bay area. Our team works with homeowners, home buyers, real estate professionals, and housing programs to identify the presence of lead-based paint in properties built before 1978.
In many cases, housing assistance programs such as the HANDS program require homebuyers to complete a lead-based paint inspection before purchasing a property. Our inspections meet EPA requirements and can be performed in accordance with HUD guidelines when required, ensuring the results are acceptable for program compliance, lending, and real estate documentation.
We Test All Types of Properties
Whether you’re buying an older home, managing rentals, or planning updates to commercial or community spaces, our lead testing services adapt to your needs.
Commercial Services
Test for lead in apartment complexes, offices, schools, and rental units—helping landlords and property managers stay ahead of hidden hazards.
Maritime Services
Testing for yachts, ships, and vessels—dockside or at port. We provide mold, water and air quality testing for onboard safety and compliance.
Industrial Hygiene
Comprehensive environmental testing and exposure assessments for workplaces, and industrial operations—compliance, safety, and risk management.
Schedule Lead Testing Today
Don’t risk hidden lead-based paint or dust surprises—know exactly what’s in your surfaces before you work.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
If you live in a property older than 1978, have frequent plumbing issues, or notice peeling paint, lead testing is recommended. You may be exposed to harmful lead levels from water originating in lead pipes, dust from deteriorating paint, or contaminated building materials. A professional lead assessment can help determine if your property is at risk.
The lead testing process is quick and minimally – invasive, typically taking 30 minutes to an hour per area. Once samples are collected, they are either analyzed in the field or by a certified laboratory, with results available immediately or within 3 to 5 business days. We provide a detailed report with findings and recommendations upon request.
Only an EPA-licensed lead inspector or EPA-certified lead risk assessor is authorized to perform a lead-based paint inspection. Using unlicensed individuals or non-approved testing methods can result in invalid results and may not meet regulatory, lender, or program requirements.
The EPA recognizes only two approved methods for lead-based paint inspections: XRF testing, which provides immediate, non-destructive results, and paint chip sampling analyzed by an accredited laboratory. Other methods, including consumer test kits, are not accepted for official lead-based paint determinations.
Lead exposure is associated with serious health risks, particularly for children and pregnant individuals, including developmental delays, neurological effects, and behavioral issues. In adults, lead exposure can contribute to high blood pressure, kidney problems, and other long-term health concerns, which is why lead testing remains heavily regulated.