LEAD ASBESTOS AND MOLD INSPECTION
While you can’t predict the lurking dangers in an unfamiliar home, its age offers clues about what you can expect to encounter. Older homes, especially those that have remained in the same hands for much (or all) of their lifetime, are often plagued by a common set of defects potential home buyers may want to learn about.
Some of the more prevalent issues of
older homes are as follows.
is a toxic metal that was once commonly used in the manufacture of household paint and plumbing fixtures, and as an additive to gasoline. While it has long been prohibited in new construction, lead-based paint and plumbing that weren’t removed may present a significant health hazard. Homes constructed prior to 1978 may contain lead paint, whichBlue asbestos insulation can be ingested by small children or contaminate surrounding soil and vegetable gardens. It is easily identifiable by its alligator-like flaking pattern. Lead pipes, too, were used in homes up until the late 1940s, and they may allow lead to leach into drinking water. They can be identified by their dull gray color and the ease by which they can be scratched by keys or coins.
which can increase the chances of developing lung cancer and mesothelioma, was used in homes between 1930 and 1950. Asbestos insulation should be left undisturbed until it can be removed by a qualified professional, as its fibers can be inhaled when they are airborne, creating a significant health hazard.
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Our team of certified lead paint inspectors and risk assessors specialize in inspecting all types of rental properties from single-family homes to large multi-unit properties. We conduct lead-safe and lead-free inspections to help these properties comply with the rental laws in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The Lead-Safe Inspection includes a visual inspection of all painted components to ensure there is no chipping or pealing paint, we then take dust wipe samples to make sure that the Lead Hazard which is Lead Dust is not present at a high level.
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