Lead Paint Sampling
Lead can be found in paint, dust, soil, and other places within or nearby a home, and is common in homes built prior to 1978. When young children are exposed to lead, they can experience learning disabilities, loss of hearing, violent behavior, and other symptoms. At HomePro Inspections, we provide lead sampling for your peace of mind. Request a quote now or call (904) 268-8211 to speak with one of our knowledgeable team members.
Our Lead Sampling Service Options
Soil
Lead Sampling
This option is appropriate when clients suspect soil surrounding their home or on their property contains lead.
- Requires bulk sample of suspected soil
- Sample must meet strict collection criteria
- Samples are expedited to an accredited laboratory for analysis and processing
- Lab report delivery typically takes 2-3 business days (from date of collection)
Paint Chip
Lead Sampling
This option is NOT the preferred method for real estate transactions, as it is slightly destructive. Appropriate collection sites include areas of deteriorated/peeling paint.
- Requires bulk sample of paint chips
- Sample must meet strict collection criteria
- Samples are expedited to an accredited laboratory for analysis and processing
- Lab report delivery typically takes 2-3 business days (from date of collection)
Paint Dust
Lead Sampling
This option is the preferred method for real estate transactions as it is non-destructive. Appropriate collection sites include areas that might be easily accessed by a child, or areas of “chalking” paint.
- Sample is non-destructive
- Sample must meet strict collection criteria
- Samples are expedited to an accredited laboratory for analysis and processing
- Lab report delivery typically takes 2-3 business days (from date of collection)
Water
Lead Sampling
We offer several water sampling options that include lab testing for lead contamination:
- Standard
- Comprehensive
- Health
- Environmental
- Advanced
Places Where Lead is Often Discovered
While most people think about paint when considering lead poisoning, lead is often found in a number of other areas in and around a home. Common areas include the following.
Interior and Exterior Paint
Typically homes built prior to 1978.
Soil in and Around a Home
Typically found nearby painted structures that have deteriorated.
Household Dust
Typically from deteriorating paint or surfaces that rub together like window frames.
Drinking Water
Typically from pipes and fixtures that corrode over time.
Painted Toys and Furniture
Especially if old or imported.
Pottery, Dishware, and Glasses
Typically family heirlooms, old products, or imported containers.
Was Your Home Built Before 1978?
Lead based paint was commonly used when building homes prior to 1978. That’s why the EPA recommends sampling for lead paint in any of the following situations.
- Young children live or soon will live in the home (children absorb lead faster than adults).
- You are newly renting or buying the home.
- You plan to remodel, repaint, or otherwise maintain your home in ways that might disturb existing lead paint.
Federal Law Requirements for Home Sales
- An EPA approved pamphlet on how to identify and control lead based paint hazards.
- Any known information concerning the presence of lead based paint or similar hazards in the home.
- An attachment to the contract, or language inserted in the contract, that includes a “Lead Warning Statement” and confirms that the seller has complied with all notification requirements – View Example.
Additional Lead Sampling Resources
HomePro Inspections is located in Jacksonville, FL, and serves St. Augustine and the surrounding areas. In addition to lead based paint sampling, our environmental services include sampling mold, indoor air quality, water, asbestos, meth labs, and Chinese drywall. Get started with a quote by calling one of our knowledgeable team members at (904) 268-8211.
Note: These services include collecting the samples according to lab protocol, shipping those to the accredited lab, the lab processing, and the final lab analysis report. Site location(s) are chosen by customer (we recommend areas of deteriorated paint or areas that could be easily accessed by a child).
