Its Easy! Book Online or call us at 443-927-6301, We will call you to confirm the schedule date for your Lead Inspection. Upon completion and successfully passing the Lead Inspection we will provide you with a Lead Certificate along with a pamphlet of instructions on how to register your property with the Maryland Department of the environment.
Lead Inspection
Lead inspections are an absolute must for any buildings and properties built before 1978. Charm City Lead Inspection services help you ensure the proper certification you need to avoid any headaches down the line. We prioritize the safety and security of renters, property owners, and any other residents in your property.
Why is lead Inspection crucial?
Before 1978, lead-based paints were widely in-use. Even after decades, more than a few properties may contain crushing or flaking layers of lead paint on their walls. Direct contact with lead-based paint (which is flaked or mixed into dust) can be a health hazard for kids residing in the property. It can develop learning disorder and behavioral abnormalities in toddlers.
What do we do?
Charm City Inspections is a round-the-clock lead inspection service provider. Our highly trained lead inspectors create a safeguard for renters or individuals residing in the property beforehand to cut down on any potential health risk. Experienced inspectors at Charm City Inspections ensure that any accessible or non-accessible area in the property or surrounding the property has gone through the Inspection properly.
Why choose our lead inspection services?
We take pride in our resourceful inspections that remain easy on the customers’ pockets. Our lead-free certification enhances the property’s value in the market and adds to its goodwill concerning safety and security of the residents.
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FAQs
Frequently Asked Question
Do I need a Lead Inspection
If your home was built before 1978 in the state of Maryland, you are required to perform a lead inspection ensure that is complies with Maryland Department of the Environment Lead Safety Standard.
This inspection must be performed by an MDE licensed Lead Inspector.
How often should I perform a lead inspection?
That depends on the type of certificate you are issued. There are 3 kinds:
Full Risk Reduction – This means the interior and/or exterior surfaces of your home contain lead based paint that is not peeling, flaking or airborne. In other words, lead is present in the home within acceptable levels and does not pose a risk to its occupants. This type of certificate must be re-issued each time a tenant moves out, That is every “turnover”
Limited Lead Free – The interior of your home is Lead free or all lead has been enclosed. The exterior of your home may contain lead that is not peeling or flaking and does not pose a hazard to occupants.
This type of certificate must be renewed every 2 years with an exterior visual inspection. If the certificate expires, the interior will need to be tested as well and a new certificate issued.
One Time Lead Free – The interior and exterior of the home are lead free or any lead paint has been fully and safely encapsulated. This certificate will only need to be issued once in the lifetime of the property and will survive a change of ownership.
You can reach out to us and speak with a specialist to learn more about the specific requirements for your property.
I need to have an inspection completed ASAP, can you help?
We offer next business day service. Pending availability, we can schedule on weekends as well.
How long does a Lead inspection take?
A lead inspection takes approximately 30 minutes to complete a report for a single family home. Multi-Units or Multi—family dwellings and larger single family hoomes may take longer.
What Should I do to prepare?
Obtain a tracking a number – If you have not already done so, contact the Maryland Department of the Environment at 410-537-4199 to Obtain a Tracking Number. Your tracking number serves as your “ID number” when doing business with MDE.
Ensure the home is clean and as free of dust, clutter and other debris as possible – your lead inspector will need to easily be able to reach walls, window and door trim/casings, baseboards and other surfaces. Dusty floors can also cause inconclusive test results as they can contaminate samples.
Ensure all surfaces of the interior and exterior of your home are free from flaking, peeling or damaged paint.
If you need further assistance with preparing for your Lead Inspection, give us a call at 443-927-6301, one of our specialists will be happy to help.
How long will it take to get my lead certificate?
Along with your Lead Certificate, you will be provided with a Pamphlet containing instructions on how to register your certificate with MDE. We legally cannot do this on your behalf.
Can you assist with registering my property with MDE?
We will typically provide a lead certificate within 1 week if your inspection passes. You will be provided with a Digital Copy by email along with an Original by mail.
