Identify Hidden Lead Hazards Before They Become a Liability
Lead-based paint and residual lead dust are still common in older homes, multifamily housing, schools, and commercial buildings across Florida.
Our Lead Risk Assessment service helps property owners, real estate professionals, and management firms identify and address these hazards with regulatory-compliant testing and reporting.
What Is a Lead Risk Assessment?
A lead risk assessment is performed by an EPA-licensed lead risk assessor that determines whether lead-based paint or lead-contaminated dust or soil is present in a structure—and whether it poses a risk to current or future occupants.
This service is often required for federally funded housing, HUD compliance, or before major remodeling in pre-1978 properties.
Why This Matters for Owners and Managers
A professional lead risk assessment provides more than just lab results—it gives you defensible, third-party documentation that can help you:
- Protect yourself from liability during renovation or tenant turnover
- Satisfy disclosure requirements during real estate transactions
- Comply with local, state, or HUD funding regulations
- Make informed decisions about lead-safe work practices
Our Lead Risk Assessment includes:
Visual Inspection
Survey of painted surfaces, building condition, and potential deterioration areas.
Dust Sampling
Collection of dust wipe samples from floors, window sills, and other surfaces.
Soil Sampling
Testing of bare soil in play areas, dripline, gardens, and yards.
Paint Sampling
Collection of bulk paint chips for laboratory analysis.
Deliverables
A report is compiled including test results, interpretation, and recommended action levels based on HUD/EPA guidelines.
Who Is This Service For?
A professional lead risk assessment is for anyone who has concerns in their historic property or building where you are doing it for compliance or simply looking for peace of mind.
Some of our previous clients:
- Owners of pre-1978 residential or multifamily properties
- Property managers or landlords
- Daycares, schools, or community housing centers
- Buyers/sellers seeking due diligence
- Restoration and renovation contractors
- Commercial buildings undergoing upgrades or retrofits
Schedule a Lead Risk Assessment Today
Protect your property, your occupants, and your investment. Contact us to schedule a certified lead hazard evaluation tailored to your site.
What Is Lead Dust Testing and Why Is It Used?
Dust (wipe or bulk dust) testing is a critical component of a lead risk assessment. Dust testing is trusted because it directly evaluates real-world exposure risk, not just the presence of lead-containing materials.
Even if lead-based paint appears intact, lead dust can still accumulate on floors, window sills, and other high-contact surfaces—especially where painted surfaces have been disturbed or deteriorated.
State-of-the-art wipe sampling method is employed to collect dust and determine whether lead levels exceed federal safety thresholds. This helps identify potential exposure pathways, particularly in homes, schools, and rental properties where young children may be present.
What Is Lead Water Testing and Why Is It Used?
Lead water testing is an essential step in identifying potential exposure risks from plumbing systems, service lines, and fixtures. Even if water appears clear and tastes normal, lead can leach into drinking water—particularly in older homes, schools, and childcare facilities.
Samples are collected directly from taps and analyzed using accredited laboratory methods to determine whether lead levels exceed EPA safety standards. Often performed for the reasons above and as an add-on to a lead risk assessment, this process pinpoints actual exposure pathways, ensuring that corrective actions address the true source of contamination.
The method is trusted because it measures lead levels in the water consumed every day, providing a clear picture of real-world risk.
Do I Need a Lead Risk Assessment Before Renovation?
If your property was built before 1978 and you’re planning any renovation, demolition, or repainting, a lead risk assessment is highly recommended.
Disturbing lead-based paint without proper precautions can release lead dust into the air and surfaces, creating potential exposure for workers, tenants, and even nearby units. In some jurisdictions, lead-safe work practices are required by law before construction begins.
Getting a certified risk assessment ensures you’re meeting your due diligence requirements, especially if you’re a landlord, property manager, or contractor working on rental housing or multifamily buildings.