Lead Paint Testing

Lead Paint

Paul Maida is a Massachusetts State Licensed Lead Paint Inspector. In conjunction with a home inspection, we will perform either a Lead Paint Determination or a Lead Paint Spot check of the property.

Paint manufacturers were allowed to put lead in paint through the year 1968, however, they were allowed to sell off their products into the 1970's. Therefore, Massachusetts and New Hampshire extended the cut-off date for houses which could have lead paint to 1978. If the house you are purchasing was built prior to 1978, it could contain lead paint. Homeowners may think there is no lead paint, and may even tell buyers there isn't any, but they could be wrong. A trained inspector will check all layers, especially in suspected areas.

Key Benefits of having a lead paint inspection:

Lead paint is very hazardous--especially to young children. You can take precautions to minimize risk.
De-leading is expensive -- you need to know how much it may cost, if it's there.
A lead paint inspection can be useful for negotiation purposes.

For more detailed information on lead paint in homes, click on the link to our web page: http://www.wehomeinspect.com/lead_paint1.htm

Other Useful Websites

U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development:

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health:

http://www.state.ma.us/DPH/clppp/mod.htm

The Massachusetts Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program:

http://www.state.ma.us/DPH/clppp/clppp.htm

EPA New England - Lead Safe Yard Project - Links

http://www.epa.gov/region01/leadsafe/links.html