Lead Paint Inspection Checklist
A lead paint inspection checklist for pre-1978 homes, peeling paint, renovation prep, certified inspectors, reports, containment, and follow-up.
Built for lead paint inspection prep: pre-1978 homes, peeling paint, renovation plans, certified inspectors, risk assessment, containment, clearance records, and disclosure files.
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What this checklist is for
Built for lead paint inspection prep: pre-1978 homes, peeling paint, renovation plans, certified inspectors, risk assessment, containment, clearance records, and disclosure files.
- Best for
- A lead paint inspection checklist for pre-1978 homes, peeling paint, renovation prep, certified inspectors, reports, containment, and follow-up.
- Core checklist items
- Identify pre-1978 areas, peeling paint, friction surfaces, windows, doors, porches, trim, dust, soil, child-occupied spaces, and planned renovation work, Gather property age, prior lead reports, renovation history, rental or disclosure records, children or pregnancy concerns, contractor schedule, and room photos, Use certified lead inspectors, risk assessors, or renovation professionals when testing or disturbing painted surfaces may involve lead-based paint, Ask whether the service includes paint inspection, risk assessment, dust wipe testing, soil testing, XRF testing, lab analysis, report timing, and clearance options, Avoid dry sanding, scraping, open-flame burning, uncontrolled demolition, ordinary vacuuming of dust, or uncontained work on suspect painted surfaces
Printable lead paint inspection checklist
- Identify pre-1978 areas, peeling paint, friction surfaces, windows, doors, porches, trim, dust, soil, child-occupied spaces, and planned renovation work
- Gather property age, prior lead reports, renovation history, rental or disclosure records, children or pregnancy concerns, contractor schedule, and room photos
- Use certified lead inspectors, risk assessors, or renovation professionals when testing or disturbing painted surfaces may involve lead-based paint
- Ask whether the service includes paint inspection, risk assessment, dust wipe testing, soil testing, XRF testing, lab analysis, report timing, and clearance options
- Avoid dry sanding, scraping, open-flame burning, uncontrolled demolition, ordinary vacuuming of dust, or uncontained work on suspect painted surfaces
- Prepare rooms by limiting access, moving belongings as directed, protecting floors, planning containment, documenting windows and doors, and pausing risky DIY work
- Review results for lead locations, dust or soil hazards, renovation-safe practices, certified contractor needs, cleaning steps, clearance testing, and disclosure requirements
- Save reports, certifications, photos, clearance records, contractor paperwork, occupant notices, cleaning logs, receipts, and future renovation or sale disclosure file
How to use this checklist
Built for lead paint inspection prep: pre-1978 homes, peeling paint, renovation plans, certified inspectors, risk assessment, containment, clearance records, and disclosure files. Bookmark /lead-paint-inspection-checklist/ if you use this checklist repeatedly.
Planning tips for this checklist
Pre-1978 homes need special care
Peeling paint, window friction, dust, soil, porches, trim, and renovation plans should be documented before disturbing painted surfaces.
Match test type to decision
Paint inspection, risk assessment, dust wipe testing, soil testing, XRF screening, and clearance testing answer different lead safety questions.
Containment is part of the plan
Certified work practices, room prep, occupant notices, cleaning logs, clearance records, and disclosures belong in the same checklist as test results.
Frequently asked questions
What should I include in a lead paint inspection checklist?
A useful lead paint inspection checklist should include the tasks that matter before, during, and after the situation. Start with the printable list, remove anything that does not apply, and add personal details such as dates, names, addresses, or supplies.
Can I print this lead paint inspection checklist?
Yes. Use the checklist generator to edit the tasks, then choose Print / Save PDF. A printed checklist is helpful when several people need to share the same plan.