For most Cleveland rentals, a risk assessment or clearance exam is the right choice, because the city's Lead Safe Certification program is built around identifying and clearing actual hazards. A lead inspection maps every surface that contains lead paint, which is more useful when buying or selling a home. Tell us the property's age and how it's used, and we'll tell you which test fits before you book anything.
You can, but it won't satisfy the City of Cleveland or Cleveland Heights, which require testing by a licensed professional for rental compliance. Swab kits also only read the top layer of paint, while lead usually hides several layers down. Our XRF analyzer reads through every layer in seconds without damaging the surface.
Sometimes. Intact paint over lead can be stable, but friction points like windows, doors, and stair treads grind the layers into dust, and that dust is the main way children are exposed. A risk assessment tests the dust itself, so you learn whether the paint underneath is actually creating a hazard rather than guessing.
Single-family homes carry a flat rate, multi-family buildings are priced per unit, and the per-unit rate drops when we test multiple units in one visit. Every quote is fixed and in writing before we start, so the number you approve is the number you pay. Landlords with multiple properties get volume pricing across the portfolio.
You get a written report listing exactly which surfaces or dust samples failed and what work will fix them, which is usually targeted repair and cleaning rather than full abatement. After the work is done, we retest the failed areas and provide the documentation you need to move toward certification. A failed first test is a to-do list, not a dead end.
