Lead Paint Inspection on the North Shore
Under the Massachusetts Lead Law, the first step is an inspection by a licensed lead inspector, who finds lead hazards in the home. We connect you with independent licensed lead inspectors who serve your town.
When you need this
- Your home was built before 1978 and a child under 6 lives there
- You are a landlord renting to a family with a young child
- You are buying an older home and want to know about lead
- A child's blood test showed lead
- You are planning renovation on painted surfaces
The steps
- Request. Tell us about the home and we connect you with an independent licensed inspector.
- Inspection. The inspector checks painted surfaces and identifies lead hazards.
- Report. You get a report of what must be corrected to comply.
- Next steps. Hazards are corrected by a licensed deleader, or through interim control.
Why lead paint matters
Health, legal duties and money back.
No safe level for children
CDC says no safe blood lead level in children has been identified.(CDC: About childhood lead poisoning prevention)
The Lead Law
Owners of pre-1978 homes where a child under 6 lives must have lead hazards corrected, whether the home is rented or owner-occupied.(Mass.gov: Learn about the Massachusetts Lead Law)
Tax credit
Up to $3,000 per unit for full deleading, or up to $1,000 for interim control.(Mass.gov: Massachusetts residential property tax credits, Mass.gov: Increase in tax credits for deleading)
Renovation rules
Work disturbing paint in pre-1978 homes must follow lead-safe practices by certified firms.(EPA: Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Program)
Further reading: Mass.gov: Learn about the Massachusetts Lead Law · Mass.gov: Massachusetts residential property tax credits · Mass.gov: Financial assistance for deleading · EPA: Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Program
Every job is different. The pro you speak with will explain their own approach and pricing. North Shore Lead Paint Pros does not perform, supervise, or guarantee any work.
Lead Inspection by town
- Lead Inspection in Wakefield
- Lead Inspection in Reading
- Lead Inspection in Melrose
- Lead Inspection in Stoneham
- Lead Inspection in Lynnfield
- Lead Inspection in Saugus
- Lead Inspection in Woburn
- Lead Inspection in Malden
- Lead Inspection in Lynn
- Lead Inspection in Peabody
- Lead Inspection in North Reading
- Lead Inspection in Wilmington
Homeowner guides
Get a free quote
Tell us your town and what is going on. Requesting a quote is free, and you are never obligated to hire.
- Confirm the inspector, risk assessor or deleader holds a current Massachusetts license.
- Ask whether the quote includes reinspection.
- Ask how the work area will be contained and cleaned.
Lead paint FAQ
Who can do a Lead Law inspection?
A lead inspector licensed in Massachusetts.
Do you do inspections?
No. We are a free service that connects you with independent licensed inspectors and deleaders. We do not perform inspections or deleading.
Related services
Deleading
Connect with licensed deleaders to correct lead hazards and work toward a Letter of Full Compliance in Reading, Stoneham, Woburn, Saugus and the North Shore, MA.
Risk Assessment & Interim Control
Connect with licensed risk assessors for Massachusetts interim control, which can give owners up to 2 years before full deleading.
Lead-Safe Renovation (RRP)
Connect with lead-safe certified renovation contractors for work on pre-1978 homes in Wakefield, Lynnfield, North Reading, Wilmington and the North Shore, MA.