Independent Lead-Paint Inspection Across NYC
Criterion Lead Inspections provides insured, independent lead-paint inspection, risk assessment and clearance testing for NYC owners and managers — grounded in EPA/HUD lead guidance and NYC HPD Local Law 1/31 requirements, with a clear report you can act on.
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Lead-Paint Inspection Services in NYC
From a single-unit inspection ahead of a lease renewal to full building risk assessment and post-remediation clearance testing, we keep the process independent and the findings plain-English.
Lead Paint Inspection
A lead paint inspection determines whether lead-based paint is present on surfaces in a building, most relevant to housing built before 1978 (when lead-based paint was banned for residential use in the U.S.) — it's a presence/absence test, distinct from a lead risk assessment (which evaluates whether present lead paint is actually a hazard) and lead clearance testing (which confirms remediation worked).
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Lead Risk Assessment
A lead risk assessment evaluates whether lead-based paint already known or suspected to be present is actually creating a hazard — through deteriorated paint, lead-contaminated dust, or friction and impact surfaces — going a step further than a lead paint inspection, which only confirms presence or absence, to determine what remediation (if any) is actually warranted.
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Lead Clearance Testing
Lead clearance testing is the final step after lead-paint remediation work — independent dust-wipe sampling confirms that the work brought lead dust levels down to an acceptable range before a space is reoccupied, verifying the remediation actually succeeded rather than just assuming it did because the work is finished.
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Criterion Lead Inspections pairs thorough inspectors, careful methods and real New York know-how to give you a report you can act on.
- Insured & local
- Insured, locally operated inspectors using thorough methods you can trust.
- Prompt, scheduled service
- We book you in and show up on time, across all five boroughs — no waiting weeks for an appointment.
- Local NYC experts
- We know pre-war buildings, brownstones and the issues each type of NYC property tends to hide.
- Honest & transparent
- A clear, no-obligation quote up front. We report exactly what we find — nothing added, nothing hidden.
How It Works
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Call or request a quote
Tell us what needs cleaning — carpet, rugs or upholstery — and we'll book you in for the earliest available appointment.
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Fiber check & plan
We confirm the fiber and construction on-site, flag any stains, and choose the right method before any water touches the floor.
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Method-matched cleaning
Hot water extraction for most synthetic carpet; gentler low-moisture or specialist care for wool, delicate rugs and upholstery.
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Groom & dry-time guidance
We groom the pile to an even finish and give realistic dry-time and airflow guidance so moisture never sits too long.
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The boroughs and inspection types we're called out to most. Each page covers what the inspection actually involves in that area.
Areas We Serve
Local carpet cleaners who know each neighbourhood's homes — brownstone stairs, walk-ups and the carpets and rugs that come with them.
Carpet Cleaning Guides
Straight answers on cleaning costs, stains, methods and caring for the carpets and rugs in your Brooklyn home.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who needs a lead-paint inspection in NYC?
Owners and managers of pre-1978 buildings with a child under 6 residing in the unit are covered by NYC Local Law 1 investigation/remediation duties, and Local Law 31 sets separate lead-dust clearance testing standards after work in older buildings. If your building is pre-1978, an inspection tells you where you stand.
What does a lead-risk assessment actually check?
A risk assessment identifies lead-based paint hazards — deteriorated paint, lead dust and lead in soil — not just the presence of lead paint itself, and gives you a prioritised list of what needs addressing.
Is the inspection independent from any remediation contractor?
Yes. Criterion Lead Inspections is independent of remediation work — we test and report, we don't sell abatement, so the findings aren't shaped by an upsell.
What is clearance testing and when is it required?
Clearance testing is a post-work dust-wipe sample that confirms lead dust levels are below the EPA/HUD clearance standard before an area is re-occupied — it's the final check after remediation, and Local Law 31 sets specific clearance requirements for covered buildings.
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