Exposure to lead can cause serious health issues, especially in children and pregnant women. Homes built before 1978 — when lead-based paint was banned from residential use — very commonly contain it, and much of New York’s housing stock falls into that category.
Our comprehensive lead detection services use advanced XRF (X-ray fluorescence) technology to accurately identify lead-based paint and other lead sources in your property, without damaging the surfaces being tested. We provide detailed reports and practical recommendations to help you address any identified hazards.
What the service covers
- Non-destructive XRF testing of painted surfaces, with immediate on-site readings.
- Identification of lead-based paint and other lead sources throughout the property.
- A detailed written report documenting every surface tested and its result.
- Clear recommendations for addressing any hazards we identify.
When to book one
- The home was built before 1978, when residential lead paint was banned.
- You have young children, or a child in the home has an elevated blood-lead result.
- Paint is peeling, chipping or chalking, especially on windows and doors.
- You’re planning a renovation that will disturb old painted surfaces.
Experience
Ben Yousefzadeh
Owner · New York State Licensed Home Inspector
Meet Your Inspector
Ben Yousefzadeh
Hi and welcome! I’m Ben Yousefzadeh, owner of Expert NY Inspections. I bring 15+ years of real estate and construction experience to every inspection, I personally inspect every home as if it were my own, and I’ll walk you through what I find in plain English — before, during and after the inspection.
- New York State Licensed Home Inspector
- Fully Licensed & Insured in New York State
- 15+ years of real estate & construction experience
- REEDC Home Inspection Training Program graduate
- NPMA-33 wood-destroying insect (termite) inspections
- HomeAdvisor Screened & Approved, Top Rated & Elite Service
Get in touch
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(516) 637-9472Service Area
New York City, Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, Westchester, Nassau & Suffolk