Pricing
Straightforward Lead Inspection Pricing
Clear, published pricing for every service — no surprises. Single-family rates are shown below; multi-unit and portfolio properties receive volume pricing that decreases per unit as your portfolio grows. Final price depends on property size, condition, accessibility, and renovation history.
Property Owner & Landlord Services
Compliance services for Cleveland Lead-Safe Certification and Northeast Ohio rental and owner-occupied properties.
Lead Risk Assessment
$550–$650
Single-family · volume pricing for multi-family
- 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 · qualifies for 20-Year Exemption
- Room-by-room XRF testing of every painted surface
- Definitive lead-based paint determination
- 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
$580–$680
Entire dwelling unit
- All rooms, floors, sills, and wells sampled
- Comprehensive clearance report
- Accredited lab analysis included
Multi-unit properties receive volume pricing, and projects with 10+ units qualify for additional discounts. Lab fees are included in all assessments and clearance exams.
Renovation Consulting (RRP)
Pre-renovation lead testing and EPA Renovation, Repair & Painting Rule compliance for contractors and property owners working on pre-1978 properties.
Ongoing Support
$495/month
- Continuous RRP compliance support
- Priority scheduling for active contractors
Report Generation for Assessors
A back-office service for licensed Ohio risk assessors: you do the field work, Guardian produces comprehensive, city-compliant reports as your work product. Available statewide.
Single-Family (1–2 units)
$69–$99
- Photo-documented, component-level report
- Formatted for Cleveland Lead-Safe submission
- Rush turnaround available
Small Multi-Family (3–4 units)
$149–$249
- Unit-by-unit reporting with consolidated summary
- Large multi-family (5+ units): custom volume pricing
- Rush turnaround available
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 — multi-unit and portfolio properties receive volume pricing.
Need a precise number? We can usually provide an exact quote within a few hours.