Prior to 1978, three-quarters of U.S. homes built contained some lead-based paint, which means there is a 75-percent likelihood that the home contains (or at some point contained) lead-based paint. Consumer Product Safety Commission banned the use of lead-based paint in housing in 1978 because the health hazard it was having on people being exposed to it in their home.

All homes built prior to 1978 should have a lead paint test conducted to know if your future home or current, could be exposing your family to lead.

Even at low levels, the lead found in lead-based paint can be hazardous, and has been tied to multiple health problems, particularly for young children (under 6) and pregnant women.

if you see signs of the paint chipping or peeling — particularly around windows, door frames, and other areas exposed to a lot of wear and tear — it’s probably a good indication the home may contain lead based paint.

Our inspectors can provide you a lead paint test to determine if it is present in the home. If it comes back positive and you choose to follow through with the sale, you will need to contact a remedy service to remove the lead from the home.