Lead Based Paint Testing

Check Your Home For Lead-Based Paint

The government banned the use of lead-based paint in 1978. If you are buying a property built before 1978, you most likely have lead-based paint in your home. While the presence of lead is not a health hazard, if you decide to paint or remodel your home, you can easily breathe in lead-based paint dust.

What Effect Does Lead-Based Paint Have On Our Health?

Lead is a toxic substance that causes a large range of health issues. You can get elevated lead poisoning by ingesting/breathing in the toxic substance. Lead is still present in homes that were built before 1978. While lead paint undisturbed will not cause any issues, you can ingest lead dust by putting your hands on lead-contaminated objects, or be surrounded by lead dust for an extended period of time, these health symptoms may show:

Anemia
Impaired Brain Functions
Weight Loss
Respiratory Issues such as difficulty breathing
Irritation To The Throat, Eyes, and Nose
Headaches
High Blood Pressure
Seizures
Abdominal Pains
Development Delays and more.

How Do I know If I have Lead?

If you are living or buying a home that was built before 1978, then it is very likely that you have lead-based paint in your home. Getting a lead-based paint test will allow you to take corrective actions sooner. To learn ways of how to protect your family from lead-based paint, please follow the EPA’s recommendation at: How To Make Your Home Lead Safe

Take a Look at a Sample Report

Get an idea of the format and items that would be listed under a Mold & Moisture Testing Report.