Lead-Based Paint Inspection
Room-by-room testing via XRF or paint-chip sampling to locate lead-based paint and plan compliance. The results can support Cleveland’s 20-Year Lead-Safe Exemption pathway when all City requirements are satisfied.
What’s Included
XRF or Lab Chip Analysis
Every painted surface tested room-by-room using portable XRF technology or lab-analyzed paint chips. Complete component mapping tells you exactly where lead-based paint exists.
Clear Location Report
Detailed report identifying every surface tested, results by component, and a clear summary of which areas contain lead-based paint and which are clear.
Compliance Planning
Results formatted to support your next steps—whether that’s abatement planning, renovation scoping, daycare licensing, or pursuing the 20-Year Exemption.
Pricing
A lead-based paint inspection documents where lead-based paint is present and can support Cleveland’s 20-Year Lead-Safe Exemption pathway when the property and submission satisfy all City requirements.
Single-Family Home
$1,275–$1,500
- Every painted surface tested via XRF
- Complete component-level mapping
- Detailed location report
- 20-Year Exemption pathway support
Multi-Unit Properties
Volume Pricing
- Per-unit rates decrease with scale
- Batch scheduling available
- Consolidated portfolio reporting
- 10+ units: additional discounts
Price varies by property size, condition, and accessibility. Lab fees included.
20-Year Lead-Safe Exemption
A qualifying inspection, any required abatement, clearance, and complete LIRA documentation may support an application for Cleveland’s 20-Year Lead-Safe Exemption. The City independently determines whether the property satisfies the exemption requirements.
The Pathway
- Lead-based paint inspection (XRF or chip)
- Abatement scope & licensed contractor (if needed)
- Clearance exam & LIRA documentation
- 20-Year Exemption filing
Funding May Be Available
Programs that help with abatement or lead-safe repair costs may be available. Funding and eligibility change over time, so confirm current terms directly with the program administrator.
Explore official program links →Related Services
Lead Risk Assessment
Most landlords need a risk assessment, not a full XRF inspection — see the difference.
Lead Clearance Exam
Verify remediation passed after interim controls or abatement.
Lead Pre-Inspection Walkthrough
Visual prep before formal testing. A photo-documented punch-list of visible hazards to fix first.