At Atlas Labs, Inc., we offer professional lead testing services in Portland OR, Vancouver WA, and Salem OR that provide accurate, thorough results with a quick turnaround time. Our certified lead testers use precision technology to detect lead in your home, giving you peace of mind you can rely on.
Many homeowners and business owners are unsure if their buildings contain lead paint, especially in older structures. Even a small amount of lead in your home or business can cause adverse health effects, including neurological and organ damage. Lead gets into your body by inhaling it or ingesting it, which then goes through your bloodstream and bones. Its toxicity can be permanent and harmful, especially in children.
If your home was built before 1978, it’s possible that lead is present in painted surfaces. If your home was built before 1950, it’s much more likely that lead is present on the following surfaces:
Business owners in retail, food service, or industrial sectors are understandably concerned about lead in their commercial properties. Lead contamination can pose risks to employees and customers, and may lead to legal issues if not addressed.
Some attempt to manage this issue by conducting periodic visual inspections or using basic testing kits. However, these methods may not catch all lead sources or provide legally defensible results.
As lead-based paint ages and starts to chip or peel, it can release dangerous lead dust into the air. This dust can be invisible, so you may not even know it’s there.
When you need to find out if a health hazard like lead exists in your space, speed is of the essence. And if you’re concerned about lead paint, the best thing to do is have it tested by professionals. Our lead (Pb) paint analysis is fast, convenient, and performed by experts. We use EPA-approved methods and provide detailed lead inspection reports that can help you comply with regulations and protect your staff and customers.
Lead contamination isn’t limited to paint. It can come from various sources including old plumbing or industrial pollution. Lead can also be present in soil from the removal or scraping of leaded exterior paint that lands on the ground. Lead can also be tracked indoors when it gets on your shoes. This is especially dangerous in areas where children are present, like playgrounds.
Greatly reduces the burden of owning and controlling radioactive materials and costly isotope replacement. Test times and accuracy remain the same five years from now – one of many advantages of X-ray tube technology.
Lead can end up in soil from a variety of sources, such as deteriorating exterior lead paint or past use of leaded gasoline. This contaminated soil can be a hazard, particularly for children who play outside. Lead levels can vary widely from one spot to another, so a single test may not give you the full picture.
Our certified lead testing laboratory utilizes XRF and Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometer (FAAS) technology.
Absolutely. A lead test is a worthwhile investment in your health and safety. Identifying lead levels allows you to take necessary precautions and plan for safe removal or encapsulation.
Yes. While buying a house with lead-based paint is not ideal, it doesn’t have to be a complete deal-breaker. The key is to have a thorough lead paint test conducted by professionals like us.
The cost of a test varies depending on the size and complexity of your property, and how quickly you need the results. We offer competitive rates and will provide you with a detailed quote based on your specific needs.
Give us a call anytime if you have pricing questions or would like an accurate quote.
XRF is fastest, offering instant results to get an answer, and our team will work with you to determine best timeline for receiving the lead survey report.
We offer Rush, Next Day, 2-Day, and 5-Day options. For lead paint chips testing, we have a flat one to two business day turnaround time. For faster test results, prices will increase.
When bringing in a sample for asbestos and lead testing, please put the suspect material in a sealable sandwich bag before bringing it to our lab. The sample size should be thumbnail size to 2 inches by 2 inches at the largest (about the size of a credit card), and include at least 5 grams in the sample’s weight if possible. When selecting the location from which to draw your sample, find one that has all of the layers of a material present that need to be tested.
We believe that no elements are too small to ignore, from the quality of your indoor air to the particulate matter floating around your space. When you put your asbestos and lead assessment needs in the hands of our capable professionals, you can rest assured that our work and environmental testing services will help you stay up to code with the following groups:
Even small amounts of lead are worth detecting and addressing. Don’t let uncertainty about lead put your health at risk! Atlas Labs, Inc.’s certified lead inspectors provide quick, thorough, reliable lead testing services for Oregon and Washington homes and businesses. We use the latest technology and techniques to accurately test for lead in paint and soil.
With our lead testing services, you’ll get the answers you need so you can be sure your home or business is safe for your family, employees, or customers. Our experienced technicians will carefully collect samples, thoroughly test them, and provide you with a detailed report.
Have questions? Reach out to us today!
Atlas Labs delivers the most accurate asbestos and lead paint testing throughout Oregon and Washington.
You can depend on accurate results for post-abatement clearance testing in Portland, Oregon, by contacting us for service at Atlas Labs. We are an independent lab that delivers accurate data for lead, air quality, asbestos, mold testing, and other services.
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