Is lead testing typically included as part of a home inspection?

Answer: Never
Explanation: Lead testing requires specific training and not a standard in the home inspection. Any home built prior to 1970 contains lead based paint.

Answer: Never
Explanation: Lead testing is a specialty service.

Answer: Never
Explanation: Lead testing can be performed for an additional fee.

Answer: Never
Explanation: Lead testing requires special licensing and very expensive equipment so it is not normally part of a home inspection.

Answer: Never
Explanation: Since lead has not been used in construction of/painting homes for quite some time, lead testing is not normally part of a normal home inspection. You should consider having additional testing for lead if the home you are looking at buying is older.

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: As and additional charge.

Answer: Never
Explanation: The presence of paint that may contain lead should be pointed out to the client. Additional testing to confirm would be an extra fee.

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: In some cases where it is requested,and inspector is licensed to do lead testing.

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: Home inspectors will report if lead paint is found in the home but will not test for it. That would be an additional charge and requires additional training and certification.

Answer: Never
Explanation: If it is requested based on the year of the home

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: depends on the age of the home

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: New homes not usually. Older homes it is advised, yes it is an extra cost for testing materials. Upon approval of owner & customer, sometimes it would require chipping at paint.

Answer: Never
Explanation: That is done by a licensed Lead Inspector. Most homes prior to 1979 was build with lead in paint and flooring.

Answer: Never
Explanation: special equipment and lab work has to be performed

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: Depending on lender and age of home.

Answer: Never
Explanation: Should be done by professionals in this area.

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: If there is concern of lead a test may be performed at an additional cost.

Answer: Never
Explanation: Recommended if lead is present

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: If the home is over 30 years then there is most definitely present

Answer: Never
Explanation: Lead inspections require outside testing or portable equipment that is very costly. These survives will be extra in most cases.

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: Depending on jurisdiction.

Answer: Never
Explanation: Lead testing is a specialty in Wisconsin and requires a special license.

Answer: Never
Explanation: Lead testing is dependent upon age of home and is an additional fee with us. We try to let the client know before with our research.

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: Depending on the year the home was built. Any home built prior to 1978 may or may not contain lead.

Answer: Never
Explanation: It is available but is a specialty service & is often cheaper for the customer to take a sample to the local heath department.

Answer: Never
Explanation: The presence of lead can only be detected through samples and tested by a industry recognized testing laboratory.

Answer: Never
Explanation: Lead testing is not typically included in a home inspection.

Answer: Never
Explanation: Lead testing is a specialty.

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: I look for lead piping but do not test the water.

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: If requested by the client

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: Home inspections don't typically test water. That is normally left up to a water treatment company.. Lead has not been used in pipes for at least 75 years.

Answer: Never
Explanation: Testing is not part of the home inspection

Answer: Never
Explanation: We do check for lead pipes, but a lead test is not part of a home inspection.

Answer: Never
Explanation: This would be considered an ancillary service.

Answer: Never
Explanation: Any kind of testing like lead testing, radon testing, asbestos testing is a value-added service.

Answer: Never
Explanation: ususraly its an extra cost

Answer: Never
Explanation: usually an additional charge

Answer: Never
Explanation: This requires a sample to be sent to a laboratory

Answer: In some cases
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Answer: Never
Explanation: Not a state license requirement.

Answer: Never
Explanation: this is specialized test which has to be agreed too by both parties

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: Lead testing in my opinion give people a false sense of security. I educate all my clients on the dangers of lead and I am a lead certified contractor.

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: When requested by the client, a lead test can be done. Any Hoe built before 1979 could have lead. We offer free Water test to determine lead in water.

Answer: Never
Explanation: Lead testing is beyond the scope of a home inspection

Answer: Never
Explanation: Depending on the age of the house lead testing is not called for.

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: If found in pipes or lead paint pealing. I will report on always to follow up with a lead testing.

Answer: Never
Explanation: There is an additional cost to this service

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: This will depend on the age of the house.

Answer: Never
Explanation: We have never seen lead testing as part of a typical home inspection

Answer: Never
Explanation: Lead testing is not normally within the scope of a home inspection.

Answer: Never
Explanation: That is not included

Answer: Never
Explanation: lead testing should not be part of the general inspection process.

Answer: Never
Explanation: lead testing can be done at an additional charge.

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: An additional fee for the service.

Answer: Never
Explanation: Never typically part of but, can be provided as additional service.

Answer: Never
Explanation: Requires an additional license in MA

Answer: Never
Explanation: I do not do lead testing.

Answer: Never
Explanation: Lead, Radon, Asbestos, are examples of inspection services that are never included in a Home Inspection.

Answer: Never
Explanation: This is an extra cost.

Answer: In most cases
Explanation: Areas where lead paint can be found is part of the general inspection. If the client requires a specific lab analysis, then an additional fee would be required.

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: only under certain programs

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: Depending if there is a visual presence of lead, or the client requested an additional inspection of lead

Answer: Never
Explanation: There are lead testing companies in every city.

Answer: Never
Explanation: A home inspection usually does not include a lead paint inspection that requires a specific license.

Answer: Never
Explanation: Testing for lead is beyond the scope of an inspection. If a home was built before 1973, it has lead paint. No need to test.

Answer: Never
Explanation: Unless requested