Lead Paint Testing Coatesville, PA

Lead Paint Testing Coatesville, PA. If your home was built before 1978, especially before 1960, it is very likely to have lead paint. Undisturbed paint with a smooth surface is not considered dangerous, and most lead paint has been covered with many layers of non-leaded paint. However, if the layered paint is loosened by water damage or pitted by the scrapes and dents of daily living, the old lead layers may become uncovered. once exposed, the paint can deteriorate, and loose chips or flakes that fall on the floor can be ground underfoot into fine paint dust. Even finer dust, invisible to the eye, is created by the friction of opening and closing tight-fitting painted doors and windows. Loose paint and paint dust can poison both adults and children, and removing lead paint requires special methods to avoid creating even more lead dust. This brochure is intended to give you the information needed to protect yourself and your family from lead paint hazards.

Lead Paint Testing Coatesville, PA. A lead paint inspection is designed to answer a couple questions: “Is there lead-based paint present in the housing unit?” and “Where is the lead-based paint?” A lead-based paint inspection is an analysis of the lead content of every painted surface inside and outside of the home. The painted surfaces are also classified as to the condition of the paint. A lead paint inspection is most appropriate for individuals who need to know where lead-based paint is located, such as in the following situations: People considering renovation, remodeling, or demolition work that would disturb painted surfaces and may generate lead dust hazards unless proper precautions are followed. Home sellers desiring specific information about lead for marketing purposes. Home buyers or renters who want to know if lead paint is present and its location (or who feel strongly that they want a home that contains no lead-based contamination). Rental property owners seeking lead-safe certifications from the federal lead disclosure requirements by demonstrating that a specific property is free from dust and particles.