Lead Paint Testing in Stockton, CA
Inspections and risk assessments for pre-1978 properties, by a CDPH-licensed inspecto
If a building went up before 1978, there’s a good chance lead-based paint is on it somewhere. It’s most dangerous when it’s chipping, peeling, or ground into dust during a remodel — and children and pregnant women are the most at risk.
Testing tells you whether it’s present, where it is, and what condition it’s in.
When lead testing matters
- Buying or selling a pre-1978 home
- Renting out older housing
- Before a renovation that disturbs painted surfaces
- When a child has an elevated blood-lead level
- Deteriorating paint on windows, doors, railings, or trim
What we check
- Painted surfaces inside and out
- Settled dust on floors and window sills
- Bare soil around the foundation and play areas, where relevant
How our lead testing works
Our CDPH-licensed Lead Inspector/Assessor (License #21752) performs the inspection or risk assessment your situation calls for. An inspection maps where lead-based paint exists; a risk assessment focuses on hazards and how to control them. Depending on the job, we use surface testing and collect paint, dust, or soil samples for accredited lab analysis, then walk you through the results and your options.
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between an inspection and a risk assessment?
An inspection maps where lead-based paint is present. A risk assessment evaluates actual hazards — deteriorated paint, dust, and soil — and recommends controls. We'll help you choose the right one.
Do landlords have to test for lead?
Federal rules require disclosure of known lead-based paint in pre-1978 rentals, and renovations can trigger additional requirements. Testing gives you documented answers.
My paint looks fine — do I still need testing?
Intact paint is lower-risk, but "looks fine" isn't a lab result. If you're renovating or a child is affected, testing is the responsible call.
Can you test before I renovate an older house?
Yes — that's one of the most common reasons people call. Knowing before you sand or demo protects your family and your contractor.
Talk to a Lead Paint Testing specialist
Licensed, insured, and answering the phone 24/7.
- Certified Asbestos Consultant #09-4538
- CDPH Lead Inspector/Assessor #21752
- Serving the Central Valley since 2009
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