Lead-based paint remains a risk in many older properties, particularly those built before federal restrictions were introduced. Although lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978, it is still present in millions of homes and buildings constructed earlier. A lead paint inspection helps determine whether lead hazards are present and whether additional action is…

If your home was built before 1978, there’s a strong chance that lead-based paint was used somewhere inside or outside your property. For decades, lead was added to paint to make colors brighter and surfaces more durable. Unfortunately, as that paint ages, it can chip, peel, and break down into fine dust. Dust that’s toxic…