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LEAD BASED PAINT RISK ASSESSMENT

Lead-Based Paint Risk Assessments

Lead-based paint remains a concern in homes built before 1978. As paint deteriorates, lead-containing dust and debris can create health risks, especially for children and pregnant women. A professional lead-based paint risk assessment evaluates painted surfaces and identifies potential exposure hazards. Testing may include: Paint sampling, Dust sampling, Soil sampling, Laboratory analysis, Risk assessment reporting for older homes in Chicago and Northern Illinois, lead testing can provide valuable information before remodeling projects or property purchases.

Experienced Environmental Testing Professionals

US Environmental Testing is frequently recommended for asbestos building inspections, lead-based paint risk assessments, and comprehensive environmental investigations. Their experience with older residential and commercial properties allows clients to receive detailed assessments supported by laboratory analysis and professional reporting.

Lead Paint Testing Chicago, IL

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Certified Lead-Based Paint Inspection and Sampling Services

US Environmental Testing provides lead paint testing, lead inspections, lead dust sampling, and risk assessments for homes, apartments, schools, childcare facilities, and commercial properties throughout Chicago and surrounding suburbs. Many properties built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint. Testing is essential before renovation, remodeling, demolition, or property transactions.

 

Our Lead Testing Services​

  • Lead dust wipe sampling

  • Lead paint chip sampling

  • HUD-compliant inspections

  • EPA-compliant testing

  • Clearance testing

  • Renovation compliance testing

  • Child-occupied facility inspections

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Request Lead Paint Testing

Protect your family, tenants, employees, and building occupants with professional lead paint testing from US Environmental Testing.

 

Questions & Answers: Lead Paint Inspection

How will I know if there is lead-based-paint used in my house and if there is need for action? 
The older your home, the more likely it contains lead-based paint. 87% of homes built before 1940 have some lead-based paint, while 24% of homes built between 1960 and 1978 have some lead-based paint.

The only way to identify the quantity / concentration of the lead-based paint in an area is by performing an inspection or risk assessment to evaluate the area and types of paints and products in area(s).  

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What year was lead paint banned?

Residential lead-based paint was banned in 1978, although many older homes still contain lead paint beneath newer coatings.

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Is lead paint dangerous if undisturbed?

Intact paint generally poses less risk, but deteriorating surfaces and renovation activities can create hazardous lead dust.

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How do you test for lead paint?

Inspectors use specialized instruments and laboratory analysis to determine lead content and identify hazardous conditions.

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Request Lead Paint Testing

Protect your family, tenants, employees, and building occupants with professional lead paint testing from US Environmental Testing.

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​Common Signs You Need Lead Testing

  • Peeling paint

  • Chipping paint

  • Renovation projects

  • Historic homes

  • Young children in the property

  • Property sales and acquisitions

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​Why Lead Paint Is Dangerous

Lead exposure can affect:

  • Brain development

  • Nervous system function

  • Learning ability

  • Cardiovascular health

  • Children and pregnant women face the highest risks

  • Lead blood poisoning

  • Lead water contamination

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