Clearance Testing
Laboratory Results with a Lead Dust Wipe Test
Lead paint can emit harmful lead dust when it is being removed or the area where it is presumed to exist is being renovated. This can be identified through a lead dust wipe test in Monroe County, NY, from Interstate Property Inspections Inc. During testing, we inspect an extensive range of areas throughout your property, and there must not be any deteriorated interior surfaces anywhere. If any deteriorated paint is detected, we cannot conduct lead dust clearance testing at your home or office.
Lead dust can remain in a home for years after renovations, and it’s nearly impossible to see. Deteriorated paint also emits lead that trained and certified examiners can easily identify. Samples are analyzed at a lab, and the results will give you the information you need in regards to having any lingering lead dust removed.
We suggest you conduct your own visual property inspection before scheduling a dust test with us. That will save you from being charged for a test we had to cancel because your home did not pass our visual inspection upon arrival. Contact us before the test for advice on how to clean and prepare your home for testing.
The following areas must be intact without peeling, chipping, or cracking. If deterioration in any of these areas exists, no interior clearance test can be performed:
The following areas must be intact without peeling, chipping, or cracking. If deterioration in any of these areas exists, no interior clearance test can be performed:
Basement
- Masonry Walls
- Wood Partitions
- Shelving
- Support Posts
- Stairs/ Stringers
Door Jambs
- Any Friction/Rubbing Surfaces (Bare Wood)
- Stairs
- Stringers
- Handrails
- All Interior Doors (No Chips, Cracks, Etc.)
Wood windows
- Sashes on Both Sides
- Jambs
- Window Sills
- Any Wood Window Stops (Particularly Between Storm Window/Sashes) Window Wells (the Recessed Pocket at the Bottom Where the Window Closes)
Vinyl Windows
- Exterior Stop Molding (Especially if the Storm Window Is Still on)
Attics
- All The Same Apply Including
- Stairs
- Stairway Walls
- Windows
Interior Rooms
- All Baseboards
- Door/Window Casings
Cabinets
- Inside Cabinets
- Particularly Sink Base
Walls & Ceilings
- Any Deteriorated Surfaces (Peeling, Cracks)
Enclosed Porches
- All the Same, Conditions Apply
Closets (Inside)
- Walls/Moldings
Any windows that are designed to open must be able to be opened at least a few inches for a dust wipe. They cannot be painted or screwed shut.
Call today if you have any questions about a lead dust clearance test or wish to book one for your home.
Call today if you have any questions about a lead dust clearance test or wish to book one for your home.