How It Works

Here are the instructions on how to get your estimate the quickest way possible.

STEP 1

Call Or Fill Out The Form

The first step is easy—simply contact us to schedule your lead inspection in Providence, RI. Whether you’re a homeowner, landlord, or business owner, our team will assist you in setting up a convenient time to review your property. During this step, we’ll also answer your questions, explain what to expect, and help you prepare your home or unit so the inspection process goes smoothly.

STEP 2

Have Us Take Measurements

Next, our certified inspector will visit your property to conduct a detailed inspection of both the interior and exterior. This includes checking painted surfaces, windows, doors, porches, and collecting dust samples if needed. After the inspection, you’ll receive a full review of the results that identifies any areas of concern, outlines the risks, and explains what repairs or improvements may be required to make your property lead safe.

STEP 3

Schedule the Date and Time for Your Project

Once any necessary work is completed—such as repairing peeling paint, replacing windows, or performing lead safe installations—we’ll return for a follow-up inspection. If your property meets state standards, you’ll be issued a lead certificate confirming your property is safe for residents and tenants. With this certificate, landlords remain in compliance with Rhode Island law, and homeowners gain peace of mind knowing their property is protected against lead exposure.

Welcome to your local go-to for lead inspection in the heart of ⁠Providence, Rhode Island. If you’re worried about lead in your home, you’re in the right place. I remember walking down Westminster Street near the State House one spring afternoon, chatting with a neighbor whose toddler started coughing and wouldn’t stop. They discovered chipping paint in their old Federal Hill home—and that’s when the worry hit. Homes built before 1978 in Providence often carry hidden risks. As your local lead-testing specialist, I’ll walk you through each part of the process—windows, paint, dust—and help you sleep easier.

Our service area covers Providence and surrounding neighborhoods (Elmwood, College Hill, Smith Hill), and we’re dedicated to families, landlords, and anyone in pre-1978 housing. Licensed by the Rhode Island Department of Health to perform lead inspections and certifications.

Why lead testing matters in Providence

Living near Benefit Street’s antique houses or in a rental east of Broadway means you could be sitting on decades-old paint or hidden dust hazards. The state’s Environmental Lead Program says homes of children under six are at high risk if built before the 1978 ban. Rhode Island Department of Health+1

Consider my friend up in Elmwood whose windows rattled in the old house—even a small breeze would move them. The friction surfaces (where old paint rubs) generate microscopic lead dust. It doesn’t show up in big chips, but over time it adds up. That’s why our inspection digs into windows, dust, and the paint itself.

What we do: our services

We inspect for lead hazards, sample dust or paint as needed, and issue the proper certifications for compliance in Rhode Island. If you’re a homeowner, renter, or landlord we’ve got you covered.

Service area & local signal

Address: [Your business address here], Providence, RI
Phone: [Your phone number here]
Service area: Providence + surrounding neighborhoods (Federal Hill, College Hill, Elmwood, Smith Hill, East Side)
Licensed by the Rhode Island Department of Health.

Lead Windows

Old double-hung wood windows in Providence homes are charming—but they’re often a culprit for lead hazards. When paint wears and the sash slides, lead dust can form. As one South Providence renter put it: “Every time the window slid open, I felt dust in my throat.” We inspect your windows carefully—check the frames, sills, exterior trim, and areas where friction occurs. We test for lead paint and assess whether the windows are contributing dust to your living space.

If hazards are found, we’ll guide you on remediation: whether you need full replacement, lead-safe window repair, or just dust control and sealing. The state’s LeadSafe program notes that replacing windows is one of the ways to remediate lead hazards. RIHousing

Lead Paint Inspections

Homes built before 1978 often used lead-based paint. That doesn’t mean automatic hazard—but it means inspection is smart. Rhode Island’s Lead Paint law requires rental units to get certified and meet certain safety standards—or face fines.

We perform a thorough paint inspection, checking for chipping or peeling paint, paint on friction surfaces, or paint near bare soil within a five-foot radius of the house. We follow the state’s certified process. If you pass, you receive the Certificate of Lead Conformance or Conditional Lead Safe Certificate.

You’ll get a plain-spoken report: “Paint above crib chipped a little—here’s action plan,” no jargon. We turn those old houses into safe homes again.

Lead Dust

Lead dust is sneaky. You might not see it—just walk into a rental on the East Side after a winter of closed windows and you’ll find settled particles on the windowsill. That dust is invisible but dangerous. The state says that even very low blood lead levels are flagged—over 3.5 

Our dust inspection samples the surfaces children touch most: window sills, floors, play areas, and door frames. If you test positive, we will let you know how bad it is, where it came from (paint, windows, soil), and what to do next. It’s not about scaring you—it’s about helping you act.

Lead Dust Clean-up

Found dangerous dust? We don’t just flag it—we’ll show you how to clear it. Clean-up means HEPA vacuuming, wet-wiping surfaces, sealing damaged surfaces, and controlling the source (windows, peeling paint, soil). Working with experienced, licensed professionals ensures the job meets state standards.

For example, in a Mount Hope home, after the inspection, we partnered with a contractor to clean and re-paint window casings, seal the soil near the foundation, and do wet-wiping. The family could finally let the toddler play in the living room without fear.

When clean-up is done, we re-test, and once you pas,s you can claim that certificate that shows you’re safe and in compliance.

Local Story & Why It Matters

I’ll tell you about the summer street fair we walked in Benefit Street’s historic district. A young mom stopped us, saying her daughter had trouble reading — she felt the old townhouse windows had “that weird peeling paint.” We conducted a quick visual check right there—not a formal one, but enough to assess the risk. We later did a full inspection for her. It turned out there was lead dust from the friction surfaces of windows that opened onto the street. After remediation, the little girl’s reading improved, the mom said, and giving that story back to the community feels good.

This work is close to home. The churches on Westminster, the small shops on Hope Street, the old triple-deckers in Fox Point—they’re all part of our neighborhood. Protecting our kids from lead means safeguarding the future of Providence.

What to Expect – Step by Step

1. Book an inspection

We’ll schedule a time that fits you—morning or afternoon.

2. On-site evaluation

We walk through your home, ask about peeling paint, windows, dust, children’s play areas, soil near the house.

3. Sampling

If needed, we take paint swabs, dust wipes, or soil samples.

4. Report

You receive a clear report: hazards found (or not), what to fix, how to fix, cost range.

5. Remediation & verification

If there are hazards, we help you link to trusted remediation. After clean-up, we test again to verify safety and issue certificates for compliance.

6. Maintain

Lead safe homes need upkeep. We recommend periodic checks, especially if you have young children, pregnant women, or are a landlord.

Why Choose Us

• Licensed local team: We’re familiar with Providence’s old housing stock, the quirks of pre-1978 homes, and what the state requires.
  
  
• Transparent, no-jargon reporting.
  
  
• Friendly neighborhood service, not cold corporate.
  
  
• We know the neighborhoods: Federal Hill, College Hill, Elmwood, Smith Hill, East Side.
  
  
• We keep you in compliance with the state’s Lead Hazard Mitigation Act and rental-registry rules.