After the Work Is Done
After the work is complete, verify the contractors cleaned up. Here are some ways to check.
Ask about your contractor's final cleanup process. Remember, lead dust is often invisible to the naked eye. It may still be present even if you cannot see it. The contractor must use disposable cleaning cloths. The cloths are used to wipe the floor and any windowsills of the work area. The cloths are compared to a cleaning verification card. The verification card determines if the work area was thoroughly cleaned.
You may also choose to have a lead dust inspection or clearance inspection. This type of inspection checks floors, windowsills, and window wells for lead dust. If the dust wipe samples passed, the house was cleaned properly.
- You should specify in your contract that a lead dust test must be completed. In this case, make it clear who will do the testing.
- Testing should be done by a lead professional. Contact us today at 240-760-1530 to schedule a lead dust inspection / clearance inspection.