Living in a home that was built in 1975 that has lead-based paint has you concerned about potentially contaminating the air in your house. Knowing that the EPA banned lead-based paint in 1978, there is a strong possibility that your home has lead-based paint.
Lead-based paint is known to cause severe brain damage in children under six and can also damage unborn children. When children are exposed to settled dust containing lead, they can quickly ingest the contaminant by hand-to-mouth action when they eat. The microscopic particles make it easy to penetrate the skin and inhale the dust. Other health problems are kidney function, erectile dysfunction in men, nausea, vomiting, high blood pressure, and memory loss, to name a few.
Over time, lead-based paint breaks down and becomes airborne, and when construction crews sand down or grind surfaces with lead, the particles settle in dust. Your home may have the lead settled dust which is a health hazard. An excellent way to know if your dust contains lead is to perform a lead wipe test using specialized wet wipes, also known as ghost wipes. You can get a kit online or through a lead testing laboratory.
Lead paint inspector near me
Ask your contractor for a referral to a lead inspector in your area. These individuals will have the training and credentials to work with lead-based material. Many professionals can perform a complete lead test for your home in your area. Ask your general contractor for references; the chances are that if you like your GC, you should also be in good hands with the lead paint inspector they’ll refer you to.
Lead testing near me
If you prefer to work with a professional, you should also contact your local building department for a list of certified lead professionals. You can also search online for “lead testing near me.” If you live near one of our offices, you can hire the services of 5 MIcrons Inc. for all of your lead testing needs. Our staff is licensed and very knowledgeable. You can also send or drop off samples of lead, asbestos, mold, and drinking water. We can also provide results the next day. We are open Monday to Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM and Saturday from 9 AM to 3:30 PM.
Mail-in samples to the following address:
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 general chain of custody form to be processed. If the chain of custody form is missing, your sample(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!
