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Reliable Lead Inspection Services
5.0(
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Toxic Lead - Testing

Serving Boring, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Reliable Lead Inspection Service is very good, on time and helpful company"
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Response time8 hrs
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Recommended by92%of homeowners
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A+A+AABABAC Lead Inspections
4.3(
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Toxic Lead - Testing

Serving Boring, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very professional and knowledgeable about lead inspections and abatement!"
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+39

Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
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Eco Pro Restoration
4.8(
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Toxic Lead - Testing

Serving Boring, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The owner, Jerry Stal, provided a competent inspection and assured me that all that my basement needed was a surface treatment. This was inexpensive. He saved me thousands of dollars because the other companies recommended a lot of tear down and other costly actions."
Response time9 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Lead Check Pro
4.9(
19
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Toxic Lead - Testing

Serving Boring, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Easy scheduling. $647 for a full lead check using XRF. Inspector was thorough and company was easy to work with."
Response time4 hrs
Response rate90%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Green Environmental LLC
5.0(
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Toxic Lead - Testing

Serving Boring, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Rodney was incredible personable, knowledgeable and helpful. I'd highly recommend this company to anyone seeking a lead inspection."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Mid Atlantic
4.9(
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Toxic Lead - Testing

Serving Boring, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Chris Barcikowski was on time, cordial, professional and spent a reasonable time checking our home issues. He provided us with recommendations on the action to take to solve the water standing inside the air ducts. He did testing for possible mold conditions and siad the results should be ready for us by this Friday, 9/12.."
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Home Free Lead Inspections
5.0(
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Toxic Lead - Testing

Serving Boring, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Home Free Lead always schedules appointments shows up on time and is professional every step of the way. They are incredibly thorough, professional and accurate from setting appointments to billing and reporting."
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FAQs for toxic lead testing projects in Boring, MD

If your home was built before 1978, there’s a strong chance it contains lead-based paint. Many pre-1980 houses also contain lead in their plumbing and decorative materials, so age alone is a significant red flag. Older homes near industrial areas face an even higher risk. Because you can’t confirm lead by sight, scheduling a test is the safest way to protect your family.

In older houses, lead can lurk in painted trim, window sashes, soil around the foundation, plumbing pipes, and even vintage hardware. The metal is toxic, and children and pregnant women are most at risk. Exposure can trigger developmental delays, learning problems, and organ damage. Because the EPA links even low levels to serious health effects, test every suspected surface and address any hazards right away.

A positive test means lead is present somewhere you can touch, breathe, or disturb. The next step is a full risk assessment to map exactly where the hazard lies and outline the safest fix: encapsulation, enclosure, or full removal. Repairs start at $1,000 but can exceed $10,000 for complete elimination, so act quickly and hire certified pros to keep your family safe.

EPA lead certification proves that inspectors, risk assessors, and abatement contractors follow federal safety rules under the Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Program. The credential costs an average of $300, and certified professionals can legally test, contain, or remove lead hazards. Hiring a certified pro protects you from fines and ensures the work meets strict health standards.

Lead-based paint looks no different from any other paint, so you can’t identify it by color or sheen. Even flawless walls may hide it. If paint starts chipping, flaking, or peeling, schedule a professional test right away. Only laboratory-grade testing confirms lead and guides the safest fix for your home.

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