After the Work Is Done

When the work is complete, you will want to know if your property was cleaned properly.  Here are some ways to check.

Ask about your contractor's final cleanup check. Remember, lead dust is often invisible to the naked eye. It may still be present even if you cannot see it. The contractor must use disposable cleaning cloths to wipe the floor of the work area and compare them to a cleaning verification card to determine if the work area was adequately cleaned.

To order a cleaning verification card and detailed instructions visit the EPA lead website at www.epa.gov/lead or contact the National Lead Information Center at 1-800-424-LEAD or visit their website at www.epa.gov/lead/nlic.htm.

You may also choose to have a lead-dust test. Lead-dust tests are wipe samples sent to a laboratory for analysis.

• You should specify in your contract that a lead-dust test will be done. In this case, make it clear who will do the testing.
• Testing should be done by a lead professional. Contact us today at 240-760-1530 to schedule a lead-dust test.