Top-rated toxic lead testers.

Get matched with top toxic lead testers in Boston, MA

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 3 pros

Matching on HomeAdvisor

Share some details icon
Share some details about your home project.
Match with local pros icon
Within moments, match with highly-rated local pros.
Compare quotes icon
Compare quotes and choose the best pro for the job.

Find Toxic lead testers in Boston

Avatar for Indoor Environmental
Indoor Environmental
5.0(
56
)

Serving Boston, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jason came out to determine if we had mold in our attic based on some black marks we were seeing on our plywood, a contractor doing some work mentioned that it may be mold and that we should have it checked. We had another mold inspection company come out, confirm on visual inspection it was mold, comment they did not need to do an air test as there was no question, took some samples of the mold itself and our air ducts and said they would be in touch the next day with results. In the meantime, they sent their remediation person to give us a proposal for remediating it. We then never heard from them with the results and also had wanted to get another opinion and proposal to compare cost of proposals. This other company also charged us $ upon inspection and did not deliver the results. Therefore, we called up indoor environment (we were also looking for a "greener" option). Jason came out the next day to take a look at our mold to provide a remediation proposal. He stated the inspection for remediation is no charge unless he does air quality tests and then clearly explained what the charge would be for a single test and the control test. He arrived on time and took a look in our attic and said that we did not have a mold problem that it was just water staining. He was very confident about this and confirmed that we did not have a mold problem. He was very detailed in his explanations and did not rush out given that he no longer had a "job" to remediate. He spent a good deal of time with us answering all of our questions. If you need somebody you can trust, please call Indoor Environmental, we feel that they are in the business for the right reasons and very trustworthy. It was refreshing after what we had been though to feel that there are folks out there you can rely on during a vulnerable and stressful time."
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for Imperial Inspection Services
Imperial Inspection Services
4.7(
6
)

Serving Boston, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

Imperial Inspection Services is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. Please give us a call today!

Response time5 hrs
Response rate97%
31 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Jlvproperty Solutions
Jlvproperty Solutions
5.0(
6
)

Serving Boston, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Edgar showed up on time & got right down to the issue. There was no testing done or a sample taken. He did give an overall scope of the work to be done. Luis sent his Certification, but no invoice was presented. It was decided that the damage done did not warrant any remediation."
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+7

Response time3 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Inspector 3755
5.0(
1
)

Serving Boston, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Offers commercial services

Inspector 3755 we sustain our business on quality and integrity. We are experts in our trade and our commitment to quality from beginning to end of your project. We look forward to earning your business. Call us anytime with any questions you may have. Thanks for your time and have a great day. We look forward to hearing from you!

Response time3 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Institute for Environmental Education, Inc.
3.0(
1
)

Serving Boston, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 1987

Free estimates

IEE is the premier lead-based paint inspection expert in all of New England. In fact, most Massachusetts and New Hampshire lead paint inspectors come to IEE for their initial and on-going Lead Inspector training.\n\nIEE utilizes X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) analyzers to identify lead-based paint on surfaces with the greatest accuracy and the least substrate disturbance. The XRF instrumentation reports lead concentrations in milligrams of lead per square centimeter (mg/cm 2) and, combined with a Master Lead Inspector / Risk Assessor IEEs expertise, is a key component in the most accurate and complete lead detection / reporting available.\n\nWhy take an unnecessary risk? Choose IEE, and you will know the children in your home are lead-safe.

Showing 1-10 of 16
FAQs for toxic lead testing projects in Boston, MA

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.

The Boston, MA homeowners’ guide to toxic lead testings

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.