Lead-Based Paint
Survey & Assessment
Professional lead-based paint inspection and sampling services for residential and commercial properties — protecting occupants, workers, and property owners throughout Southern California.
Disturbing lead-based paint through sanding, cutting, or demolition generates hazardous dust and debris that can contaminate a property and pose serious health risks — especially to children and pregnant women. Always have painted surfaces assessed by a certified professional before beginning any renovation or demolition work.
Why lead-based paint
testing matters
Lead-based paint was commonly used in residential and commercial buildings in the United States until it was banned for residential use in 1978. Millions of properties across California still contain lead-based paint, and when it deteriorates or is disturbed, it creates a serious health hazard.
Lead is a potent neurotoxin. Exposure — particularly in children under six — can cause irreversible developmental damage, learning disabilities, and behavioral problems. In adults, lead exposure is linked to cardiovascular disease, kidney damage, and reproductive harm. There is no safe level of lead exposure.
At Ecoscope Environmental, our certified professionals conduct thorough lead-based paint surveys using accredited sampling and laboratory analysis methods to identify lead hazards and provide clear, actionable guidance.
Federal law under the EPA's RRP Rule (40 CFR Part 745) requires that renovation, repair, and painting work in pre-1978 housing and child-occupied facilities be performed by EPA-certified renovators using lead-safe work practices — which begins with knowing where lead is present.
Lead Paint Inspection
A surface-by-surface investigation that determines the presence or absence of lead-based paint on all painted components throughout a property. Provides a complete picture of where lead-based paint exists, regardless of condition — essential for due diligence and disclosure obligations.
Full PropertyLead Hazard Risk Assessment
An on-site investigation to identify lead-based paint hazards — including deteriorated paint, lead dust, and lead-contaminated soil — and determine the severity of those hazards. The report provides specific recommended remediation actions to eliminate or control each identified hazard.
Hazard IdentificationPre-Renovation Survey
Targeted assessment of specific components or areas affected by a planned renovation scope. Identifies whether lead-based paint is present in the work area so that contractors can implement the correct lead-safe work practices and comply with the EPA RRP Rule and Cal/OSHA requirements.
Renovation ComplianceReal Estate & Due Diligence Survey
Conducted for buyers, sellers, lenders, and property managers to document the presence, location, and condition of lead-based paint prior to acquisition, financing, or leasing. Supports seller disclosure obligations and protects all parties in a transaction.
TransactionsClearance Examination
Post-abatement or post-renovation clearance testing to confirm that lead dust and debris have been properly cleaned up and that the property is safe for reoccupancy. Includes dust wipe sampling submitted to an accredited laboratory for analysis.
Post-AbatementCommercial & Multi-Family Survey
Comprehensive lead-based paint assessments for apartment buildings, commercial properties, schools, and child-occupied facilities. Includes component-by-component sampling, condition assessment, and a management plan to guide ongoing maintenance and future renovation work.
Large PropertiesHow it works
Our survey process
A thorough, methodical process designed to give you complete, defensible results.
Initial Consultation
We identify the appropriate survey type based on your property, project scope, age of construction, and regulatory requirements.
Site Inspection
Our certified inspector conducts a thorough visual inspection of all painted surfaces and components, documenting condition, type, and location.
Paint Chip Sampling
Representative paint chip samples are collected from suspect surfaces using proper protocols and submitted under chain-of-custody to an accredited laboratory.
Laboratory Analysis
Samples are analyzed at a certified laboratory using flame atomic absorption spectrometry (FAAS) or equivalent method for accurate lead content determination.
Report & Recommendations
A comprehensive written report is delivered identifying all lead-containing components, their condition, and specific management or abatement recommendations.
Who needs a lead survey?
- Homeowners planning renovations in pre-1978 residences
- Contractors performing renovation, repair, or painting work in older buildings
- Property buyers and sellers fulfilling disclosure requirements
- Landlords and property managers maintaining rental compliance
- Lenders and investors requiring environmental due diligence
- Schools, daycares, and child-occupied facilities subject to HUD guidelines
- Public agencies and municipalities managing older building stock
- Developers and general contractors managing demolition or gut-renovation projects
Licensed & Insured
Ecoscope Environmental carries full professional liability and general liability insurance on all projects throughout California.
Fast Report Delivery
Standard reports delivered within 3–5 business days. Rush turnaround available to meet contractor schedules and permit deadlines.
Compliant, Actionable Reports
Our reports are formatted to meet EPA RRP, HUD, and Cal/OSHA requirements — clear enough for property owners and detailed enough for abatement contractors.
Schedule your lead survey today
Planning a renovation, managing a rental property, or buying or selling a pre-1978 building? Contact Ecoscope Environmental for a professional lead-based paint survey throughout Southern California.