Preparing for Your Lead Inspection
When getting a lead dust inspection, ensure all paint is intact. There should be no peeling, chipping, cracking, or flaking paint. This includes paint you know does not contain lead.
Visually inspect the following interior components for defective paint.
- Air Conditioners
- Balustrades
- Banisters
- Baseboards
- Beams
- Cabinets
- Ceilings
- Chair Rails
- Columns
- Countertops
- Crown Moldings
- Doors
- Electrical Fixtures
- Fireplaces
- Floors
- Handrails
- Newel Posts
- Radiators
- Shelf Supports
- Shelves
- Stair Stringers
- Stair Treads
- Stair Risers
- Stools and Aprons
- Trims
- Walls
- Window Sills, Wells, Sashes
Visually inspect the following exterior components for defective paint.
- Air Conditioners
- Balcony
- Balustrades
- Chimneys
- Columns
- Corner Boards
- Doors and Trims
- Downspouts
- Fascia
- Fences
- Garage
- Gates
- Gutters
- Joists
- Handrails
- Lattices
- Patio
- Play Equpment
- Porch
- Roof
- Railing Caps
- Rake Boards
- Shed
- Siding
- Soffits
- Stair Risers and Treads
- Window Sashes
- Window and Trims
There should be no debris on floors. The inspector will take dust wipe samples from floors and window sills or window wells. Clean these surfaces thoroughly.
Do the following when cleaning up any dust or debris:
- Use HEPA vacuum to clean up dust and debris on all surfaces, followed by
- Wet wiping with plenty of clean rinse water (at least twice) OR
- Hire a professional to clean
The inspector will not take dust wipe samples if any paint is not intact or dust or debris is found on the floors.
Avoid the following:
Peeling paint on concrete wall
Flaking paint on wall
Chipped paint on railing
Flaking exterior paint
Chipped fascia
Chipped steps
Cracking paint on window
Chipped window sill
Debris
Cracking paint on concrete floor
Dirt debris in corner
Flaking paint on fence
Flaking paint on exterior concrete
Paint chips on floor
Peeling paint on plaque
Cracking paint on lintel
Peeling paint on steps