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Lead Testing & Clearance in Phoenix

Homes built before 1978 may still have lead-based paint on trim, doors, and exterior surfaces. We test paint, dust, and soil, and independently verify clearance after abatement.

Pre-1978 Homes

Lead Inspection & Clearance Testing in Arizona

Homes built before 1978 - the year the federal government banned lead-based residential paint - may still have it on trim, doors, windows, and exterior surfaces. Sanding, scraping, or demolishing these surfaces falls under the EPA's Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) rule and can release lead dust, which poses a particular risk to young children and pregnant occupants.

We test using XRF (X-ray fluorescence) analysis and/or paint-chip, dust-wipe, and soil sampling submitted to a laboratory. If lead-based paint is confirmed and an abatement contractor addresses it, we return to perform independent post-abatement dust-wipe clearance testing before the area is reoccupied.

Old door with layers of worn, peeling paint around the handle

Initial Testing

Initial testing uses XRF analysis and/or paint-chip, settled-dust-wipe, and soil sampling of suspect surfaces, with laboratory analysis confirming the presence and concentration of lead in each sample.

What Lead Testing Includes

  • XRF analysis and/or paint-chip sampling of suspect surfaces
  • Settled-dust-wipe sampling of floors, sills, and troughs
  • Soil sampling around exterior painted surfaces where relevant
  • Laboratory analysis confirming presence and concentration
  • Post-abatement dust-wipe clearance testing after remediation

Clearance Testing

Following abatement or renovation work, we perform independent post-abatement dust-wipe clearance sampling, with results analyzed by a laboratory against applicable clearance levels before the space is reoccupied.

Renovating a Pre-1978 Home?

The EPA's RRP rule governs renovation work that disturbs lead-based paint in pre-1978 housing. Testing before you start tells you whether RRP-compliant work practices apply to your project, and independent clearance testing afterward confirms the space is ready to reoccupy.

Who This Is For

  • Buyers & sellers of pre-1978 homes
  • Families with young children
  • Remodeling contractors
  • Property management companies & landlords of pre-1978 rentals
Simple Process

How It Works

1

Schedule Your Testing

Book online or call us directly. Most appointments are available within days across the Phoenix metro.

2

We Sample On-Site

Our technician collects air, surface, dust-wipe, or paint-chip samples on-site, following accredited sampling protocols for your service.

3

Lab Analysis

Every sample is submitted to an accredited environmental laboratory for analysis - we don't estimate, we test.

4

Clear, Professional Report

Receive a clear, easy-to-read report with your lab results, explained findings, and recommended next steps.

Arizona-Specific Concerns

Arizona has a substantial stock of homes built before the 1978 federal lead-paint ban, particularly in older neighborhoods around central Phoenix, Tempe, and Mesa, where ongoing renovation and remodeling activity can disturb paint layers that have been undisturbed for decades.

Accredited Methods & Credentials

Specific certifications, licenses, and laboratory affiliations render below once confirmed. All testing follows accredited sampling methodology regardless.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if my home might have lead-based paint?
The clearest indicator is age - homes built before 1978, when the federal government banned lead-based residential paint, are the ones most likely to have it on trim, doors, windows, or exterior surfaces. XRF analysis or paint-chip sampling is the only way to confirm it.
Is lead paint dangerous if it's not disturbed?
Intact lead-based paint in good condition is generally considered lower-risk than paint that's peeling, chipping, or being sanded or scraped during a renovation - which is exactly when the EPA's RRP rule and lead dust exposure become a concern, especially for young children.
What's the difference between lead testing and lead clearance testing?
Lead testing is the initial assessment - XRF and/or sampling to determine whether lead-based paint, dust, or soil lead is present. Clearance testing happens after an abatement contractor addresses confirmed lead hazards; it's an independent dust-wipe sampling check confirming the space is ready to reoccupy.
Do I need lead testing before a remodel in Phoenix or Tempe?
If your home was built before 1978 and your project will disturb painted surfaces, testing beforehand tells you whether the EPA's RRP work-practice requirements apply, which affects how your contractor needs to handle the job.
Who performs the clearance testing after lead abatement?
We do, independent from the abatement contractor performing the work. That separation gives buyers, sellers, and property managers an unbiased, sample-based confirmation before the space is reoccupied.

Ready to Schedule Lead Testing & Clearance?

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