Ohio Home, Property, and Mold Inspector serving Toledo, Defiance, Lima, & in between.
Asbestos & Lead Paint Testing Services
lead paint testing
Lead paint is likely to be present in homes of a certain age (Generally, pre-1980). Often, it has been encapsulated under layers of newer paint. However, if the paint is noticeably peeling, wood deterioration is present, or if you plan to do some renovation or remodeling, your chances of ingesting it may be elevated. If you're concerned about the potential for being at risk, lab testing can be performed to confirm the presence or absence of lead.
Lead Paint Sample Collection Services
Available with or without a home inspection.
Schedule online here: https://aspecresidential.com/schedule or email us at: AspecResidential@gmail.com
Lab Results Turnaround
5-business-day estimated average turnaround time at our starting price. However, samples can be expedited for an additional charge.
Starting Cost
$150
For 1 sample, when collected during a home inspection. Discount for additional samples during the same visit.
*Please contact us at AspecResidential@gmail.com for pricing without an inspection or with an additional trip to the property.
Asbestos concerns & Testing Options
Home inspections in general are non-invasive, and certain hazards require laboratory testing to confirm, such as asbestos. However, we are familiar with materials that are potentially known to contain it, and we do point out/provide photo documentation of suspect materials we can see on the surface during a standard home inspection. If you have asbestos concerns, here are some things to consider: Are the materials intact or friable (deteriorated)? Is future remodeling/renovation at all likely?
Asbestos Testing Requirements
A 2" x 2" sample of the material in question is needed to perform laboratory analysis. Since this could be considered invasive, especially if materials are overall intact, permission from the owner may be necessary if you're under contract to purchase/ do not own the property.
Asbestos Testing Turnaround Time
5-business-day average at our starting price. However, samples can be expedited for an additional charge.
Starting Cost w/ a Property Inspection
$150
Cost for one, single-layered sample, when collected during a home or property inspection.
*A minimum of $30 per additional layer will be added to the starting cost, on a case-by-case basis; for example, a tile sample plus the attached glue, sheetrock plus spackle, or shingles with multiple layers would have an added layer charge.
If you have specific concerns about anything that could involve lab testing, please alert us when scheduling so that we can discuss your options before the inspection appointment and reach out to any third parties for permission if necessary.