LEAD PAINT TESTING

Lead is a toxic metal that was used for many years in products found in and around our homes. In general, the older your home, the more likely it has lead-based paint. Many homes built before 1978 have lead-based paint. The federal government banned lead-based paint from housing in 1978. Some states stopped its use even earlier. Lead can be found:

  • In homes in the city, country, or suburbs.
  • In apartments, single-family homes, and both private and public housing.
  • Inside and outside of the house.
  • In soil around a home. Soil can pick up lead from exterior paint, or other sources such as past use of leaded gas in cars, and children playing in yards can ingest or inhale lead dust.
  • Household dust. Dust can pick up lead from deteriorating lead-based paint or from soil tracked into a home.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Instant lead test determines that lead-based paint is not present on wood, metal, drywall or plaster surfaces – $10.00 each surface.

Lab tests of paint samples – $75.00 each sample

Systematic assessments focusing on the use of X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) analyzers to provide efficient, cost effective and reliable results are available upon request.

Why Choose Us?

Our inspectors will inform you of any property defects and advise you on future maintenance of the property inspected, but we go above and beyond your typical home inspection. We use the latest technology available to be able to see what other inspectors can't, and identify problems before they cause major damage. We provide full report within 24 hours from the inspection. We use a software that is user friendly and all electronic, so that you will be able to look at your inspection as soon as it is uploaded, as well as look at it from anywhere at anytime as long as you have an internet or mobile connection.

Few more reasons why we are the best!

  • Certified Master Inspector®

  • Certified Professional Inspector®

  • Certified Electrical Inspector

  • Certified HVAC Inspector

  • Certified Plumbing Inspector

  • Certified Roof Inspector

  • Certified Exterior Inspector

  • Certified Deck Inspector

  • Certified Mold Inspector

  • IAC2 Certified Radon and Mold Inspector

  • Infrared Certified®

  • Pet-Friendly Inspector

  • Roof Data Technician

  • Safe Workplace Inspector

  • Move-In Certified Inspector

  • Contractor Experience

  • First Time Homebuyer Friendly

  • Certified Annual Home Maintenance Inspector

  • Certified Bilingual Inspector (Russian)

  • Member of the Inspector Brotherhood

  • State of Michigan Residential Builder

  • Member of the International Code Council

A Home Inspection From Approved Home Inspections, Inc. Can

  1. Ensure Safety – Validate all systems in the home are in good working order and safe.

  2. Offers Bargaining Power – Problems may be found during the inspection that may be expensive to fix. This may give you some bargaining power when it comes to the price of the house.

  3. Forecast Future Expenses – During the inspection, we can point out any major elements of the home that will need attention in order to get the home functioning safely and efficiently. The inspection can call out the potential future improvements and offer you the opportunity to determine if your budget will allow for these expenses.

WORKING HOURS

Week Days 9:00 – 6:00
Saturday 9:00 – 3:00
Sunday 11:00 – 3:00

1.248.845.8839

OTHER INSPECTION SERVICES

Approved Home Inspections, Inc has delivered outstanding full-service home inspections and testing services in Southeast Michigan since 2002.  We are thorough in our inspection, provide top quality custom report and are capable of performing any ancillary testing needed, saving you time and money. Our commitment to service excellence has resulted in a list of very satisfied clients. We’d love to add your name to it.

Residential Inspections

A home inspection is a non-invasive, visual examination of the accessible areas of a residential property, which is designed to identify defects within specific systems and components that are both observed and deemed material by the inspector.

Air Quality & Mold Inspections

Mold Inspection includes a non-invasive visual examination of the readily accessible, visible, and installed systems and components of the building, moisture, temperature and humidity measurements, and mold samples,

Drinking Water Analysis

Home water testing is important for existing homeowners as well as those considering purchasing a home. The Environmental Protection Agency recommends you test your private well annually.

Radon Testing

Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can cause lung cancer. The EPA estimates that radon causes about 21,000 of cancer deaths in the U.S. each year. The EPA recommends that if you are buying or selling your home, have it tested for radon, and fix homes with radon levels of 4 picoCuries per liter (pCi/L) or higher.

Infrared/Thermal Imaging Inspections

An infrared inspection can identify and document moisture intrusion, energy loss, and even unexpected hot spots. With IR/ technology, we are able to detect some problems that are not visible to the naked eye.

Permit History Report

This report provides the documented construction and repair history of a property, helping you make a sound investment decision.

New Construction Inspections

From pre-slab to final and warranty inspections, we provide check points for each major stage of construction.

Energy Audits

Our energy audit options assess how the components and systems in a home interact, and provide recommendations for energy savings.

Commercial Inspections

Our commercial building inspections range from full inspections to custom options that evaluate specific components and systems, and include a written project bid.

QUALITY GUARANTEE

Choosing the right home inspector can be difficult. Unlike most professionals you hire, you probably won’t meet us until your inspection appointment–after you’ve hired us. Furthermore, different inspectors have varying qualifications, equipment, experience, reporting methods, and pricing. One thing that’s certain is that a home inspection requires a lot of work. Ultimately, a thorough inspection depends heavily on the individual inspector’s effort. If you honor us by permitting us to inspect your new home, we guarantee that we will give you our very best effort.

~Approved Home Inspections, Inc.

OFFICE LINE

1.248.845.8839

EMAIL

approvedcmi@gmail.com

WORKING HOURS

9:00am – 6:00pm

OFFICE LINE

1.248.845.8839

EMAIL

approvedcmi@gmail.com

WORKING HOURS

9:00am – 6:00pm