Lead Inspection
Lead Inspection
Lead is a toxic metal. In the past it was used in household products until it was recognized as a health hazard. Since the 1980's, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and other organizations have worked to ban or reduce lead use in consumer products.
Lead Inspection Glossary
Common Questions
Where is lead found?
Homes, apartments, and other buildings built before 1978 may contain lead or lead dust. The primary sources of lead include:
- old paint on walls, window sills, trim, and other home surfaces
- tap water exposed to lead plumbing products (i.e., old lead pipes, solder)
- soil contaminated by paint chips from sanding and prepping the home's exterior
- soil contaminated by past exposure to gasoline, which contained lead until 1978
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Lead Inspection and Removal Services
Closing.com makes it easy to find and compare lead inspectors and lead testing services in your area. Consumers can use the Ask an Expert community to post questions and receive online answers from professional lead abatement experts. The site enables you to shop and save money not just on lead removal but on a broad array of home inspection services that you may need when you buy or sell a home.
