The cracked paint on the exterior of your house is hurting its curb appeal, and your wife is getting impatient about timing to getting the exterior repainted so she can feel good about friends and family pulling up to the house for entertaining. It is an old house that dates back to the 1950’s so you need to be careful not to disturb the paint in case the paint contains lead. But how do your test paint for lead chips?
Lead paint home inspection
It’s not very difficult to get a lead test on paint. However, if you want the whole picture, it would be wise to enlist the services of a competent lead paint consultant. This professional will have the requisite knowledge and all the right tools to perform a complete lead paint home inspection. But if you are on a budget, you may be able to do this yourself. You will need to get some PPE (Protective Personal Equipment) before starting this task. Get a suitable respirator, some latex gloves, a good buck knife, and some sandwich baggies to put your samples. Cut a 3 square inch piece of the paint, making sure to get all the layers. Make sure to take a selection of each color as they may all be different. Get two samples of each. Mark each bag with a number, color, and exact location.
Lead inspector near me
It is sometimes beneficial or even required to hire someone with lead certification to handle the inspection and testing for a large project. Many contractors will require the review and testing performed by a certified inspector and need an abatement plan with a full inspection report. You may be able to locate an accredited inspector by doing a google search or by consulting your local building department’s lead paint program. They may have a list of certified consultants in your service area.
Lead paint inspection near me
If you require a lead paint inspection, contact the professionals at 5 Microns Inc. for assistance. We are certified, knowledgeable, have all the tools for the job, and provide excellent customer service. Our hours of operation are Monday to Friday from 8 am to 5 pm and Saturday from 9 to 3:30. Call 425-440-8787 Now!
Lead testing near me
Need to get some paint chips tested for lead? You can send them to us at 5 Microns Inc. You can drop them off in our 24/7 drop box or mail them in for testing. Our lab is accredited, and we even offer same-day testing. Simply follow the details below:
5 Microns Inc.
7100 Fort Dent Way #100
Tukwila, WA 98188
IMPORTANT-MUST READ FIRST: All mail-in samples must have a tracking number and include our asbestos chain of custody form to be processed. If the chain of custody form is missing, your piece (s) will not be accepted and processed. Drop-offs MUST have the COC form inside your package but not in the sample bag. DO NOT MAIL YOUR SAMPLES BY FIRST CLASS MAIL. Send your sample(s) via USPS Priority Mail, UPS, and FedEx. It is essential to closely follow these directions so our asbestos testing lab can promptly process your sample(s).
*PLEASE NOTE FOR ALL DROP-OFFS: All samples must be dropped off at the back of the office building located at 7100 Fort Dent Way Tukwila WA outside the Tabor 100 Office and placed inside the black drop-box pictured below. Do not take your samples to the front desk. The front desk will not accept drop-offs over the counter, NO EXCEPTIONS
5 Microns Inc. Sample Drop Box
