Lead Risk Assessment
Lead Testing
Concerned about potential lead hazards in your home or building? Cuyahoga Valley Inspections’ professional lead risk assessment service provides a comprehensive evaluation to identify potential sources of lead exposure. This non-destructive process involves a thorough visual inspection of painted surfaces, collection of surface dust samples, and may include soil and water sampling when necessary. Cuyahoga Valley Inspections’ inspectors meticulously examine your property, paying close attention to areas where lead-based paint may be deteriorating or creating hazardous dust.
Following the assessment, you will receive a detailed report outlining our findings, including the presence and condition of any identified lead-based paint and clear, actionable recommendations for managing or eliminating these risks. This information empowers you to make informed decisions about protecting the health and safety of your family, tenants, or building occupants, ensuring a healthier and safer environment for everyone.
Furthermore, understanding the potential for lead exposure is crucial, especially in properties built before 1978 when lead-based paint was commonly used. Cuyahoga Valley Inspections goes beyond simply identifying the presence of lead paint; we evaluate the actual risk of exposure based on the condition of the paint, the presence of lead-contaminated dust, and other factors. This proactive approach allows for targeted interventions, focusing resources on the most significant hazards and providing peace of mind knowing you have a clear understanding of the lead risks present in your environment.
What to Expect from Your Inspection
Whether you are buying, selling or maintaining your home, Cuyahoga Valley Inspections provides professional and quality service from the moment you call us. Our certified home inspectors will walk through your home with you and teach you as much as you want to learn. We strictly follow the Standards of Practice for home inspectors established by InterNACHI, the leading home inspection association.
After we walk through the home together, we will explain the general condition of the home and systems with you and your agent. We will talk through any major issues that need to be addressed sooner rather than later. We will also mention the items that you will want to keep an eye on for deferred maintenance. All of this will be detailed in our easy-to-read report, which will be delivered in HTML and/or PDF format. From that report, you will be able to see the items we discussed, with images for reference. In addition, our home inspections include complementary floorplans.
Cuyahoga Valley Inspections thoroughly inspects and reports on the following:
STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS
Foundations, grading & drainage, basements, walkways, and floor, wall and ceiling structures.
ROOFING
Roof coverings, drainage systems, flashings and skylights, chimneys and other roof penetrations.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
Service entrance and panels, branch circuits, connected devices and fixtures, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and making sure your outlets are GFCI-protected.
PLUMBING
Fixtures and faucets, water supply systems, drain, waste and vent systems, water heater, vents, flues and chimneys, and any sump pumps or fuel storage and distribution systems.
HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS
Heating and cooling equipment, ducts, vents and flues.
APPLIANCES
Dishwasher, garbage disposal, range hood, range or oven, cooktop, microwave, trash compactor, bathroom exhaust fans, garage door operator, and other built-in appliances.
