Lead Dust Testing Services
We proudly offer Lead-Safe Dust Testing Services in the City of Philadelphia, in Yeadon and in East Lansdowne, PA.
Please email testme@leebuildco.com or text 267-603-2258 for an appointment.
Prior to your appointment, please see below for a checklist. We want to make sure to get an accurate reading of lead dust in our sample.
Prior to Appointments, please follow the checklist below:
- Please make sure all painted surfaces are free of chipping, cracked or peeling paint. Please repair any chipped, cracked or peeling paint prior to appointment.
- Clean all window sills, window troughs, and the floors underneath the windows.
- Use a new paper towel to clean each area. Do not use a cloth or sponge, which will only spread dust.
- Clean all floors with a wet mop.
- Do not use a broom, which can spread lead dust.
- If you choose to vacuum, always use a vacuum with a High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filter. A HEPA filter can remove very fine particles from air at 99.97% efficiency. Regular household vacuums release small particles of lead into the air, which spreads lead dust around rather than removing it.
At the appointment:
- Your technician will complete the visual inspection.
- Your technician will swipe each bedroom window sill, each bedroom floor and a common area window and floor. Studios and 1bdrms get a minimum of 4 samples each.
- Those samples are sent to a third party EPA certified lab.
After your appointment:
- You will receive your emailed results within 2 weeks of your scheduled appointment.
Further Reading:
City of Philadelphia Lead Law
Norristown Lead Law
PA Lead Free Resources
EPA Protect Your Home from Lead
Guides on Lead Dust Cleaning:
Lead-Safe Cleaning
Cleaning to remove Lead Dust