Pricing
Cleveland Lead Inspection Costs & Pricing
Clear, published pricing for every service — no surprises. Single-family rates are shown below; in a building with 2 to 4 units, each additional unit is priced below the first, and buildings with 5 or more units are quoted individually. Final price depends on property size, condition, accessibility, and renovation history.
Questions about a property? Call William at (216) 800-8259.
Property Owner & Landlord Services
Compliance services for Cleveland Lead-Safe Certification and Northeast Ohio rental and owner-occupied properties.
Lead Risk Assessment
$450–$525
Single-family: $450 with updated windows, $525 with original wood windows
2–4 units: first unit at the single-family rate, then $350–$400 per additional unit
Larger buildings quoted individually
- Dust wipe, paint-chip & soil sampling as applicable
- Photo-documented, component-level report
- Primary service for Lead-Safe Certificate renewal
- Accredited lab analysis included
Lead-Based Paint Inspection (XRF)
$1,275–$1,500
Single-family · supports the 20-Year Exemption pathway
- XRF testing of every painted surface, inside and out
- Definitive lead-based paint determination
- Risk assessment with dust wipes included
- Supports long-term exemption from repeat assessments
Clearance Exam — Targeted
$275–$350
1–2 specific work areas
- Dust wipe sampling per HUD/EPA protocol
- Pass/fail clearance report
- Accredited lab analysis included
Clearance Exam — Full Unit
$550–$650
Entire dwelling unit
- All rooms, floors, sills, and wells sampled
- Comprehensive clearance report
- Accredited lab analysis included
Lead Pre-Inspection Walkthrough
$200 flat
Most properties · larger multi-unit from $400
- Visual-only prep by a licensed Ohio risk assessor
- Photo-documented repair-and-hazard-control punch-list
- Preparation, not certification: no sampling or lab fees
In a building with 2 to 4 units, each additional unit is priced below the first, and buildings with 5 or more units are quoted individually. Lab fees are included in all assessments and clearance exams.
What affects your final price?
- Property size — square footage and number of rooms.
- Age & condition — peeling or chipping paint and multiple paint layers.
- Accessibility — attics, crawl spaces, and outbuildings.
- Exterior factors — bare soil and play areas.
- Renovation history — prior work that may have disturbed lead paint.
- Unit count — additional units in the same building are priced below the first unit.
Need a precise number? We can usually provide an exact quote within a few hours.
Not sure which service to price? See Cleveland lead testing explained, or look up a Cleveland Lead Safe Certificate to check a property first.