The Lead Detective Agency focuses on lead-based paint tests and inspections for homeowners, buyers, contractors, businesses, and schools. Reports can be made available as soon as 1 day after testing. Servicing all on northern California, travel charges begin 40 miles from Sacramento. I will guide you to the level of service needed by explaining the exposures, assessment tools, and results to ensure a safe environment.
Business highlights
28 years of trusted experience
Family Owned & Operated
Emergency Services Offered
Services we offer
Environmental testing, lead paint test and inspection, XRF, instant results, lead hazard assessments, air testing, abatement work plans, OSHA lead assessment, dust sampling & soil sampling.
Jeff was amazing!!! For price, quality, and the totality of the inspection, simply awesome!! Before finding Jeff/Lead Detective Agency all of the lead inspectors I contacted in the northern california area wanted between $400 and $600 to come to the home, scrape one interior and one exterior wall of the home, and send it to a lab to determine if it tested positive. So i essentially would get two pieces of wood tested. Jeff with he multi thousand dollar XRF gun tested 145 areas of our 1,000 square foot house. Thats right, 145 surfaces. He literally tested everything that wasn't nailed down. He was thorough, friendly, and patient with our questions. He was quick to schedule us in as I voiced my concern about the home and my 1 year old son. Jeff's report was detailed, thorough, and identifies next steps for those areas that require attention. In summary, this was the best service I have ever received from a contractor. Jeff and the Lead Detective Agency have helped keep my family safe and I am thankful.
Description of Work: We have a home built in the 1950's and a small child and I felt it was appropriate to have the home examined for lead. I contacted Jeff and he was able to schedule me in right away. Jeff came out did a complete and very thorough inspection for lead paint in the exterior and interior of the home. After he completed the inspection he educated me as to areas of the home that needed immediate attention. Jeff provided me with a full report of his findings within 24-48 hours.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$350
Fran S.
08/2012
5.0
I appreciated his willingness to educate me even though it meant he didn't get the job. That's honest! He also responded immediately and was very helpful and professional in addressing my questions. I would definitely contact him in the future.
Description of Work: I am a new landlord renting an older home in mid-town and called Jeff asking about doing a lead risk assessment for the home. He told me he would be happy to do it but bottom line was in a home that old it would definitely have lead in it and told me the scenarios in which it would be a problem. He suggested if those scenarios did not exist in the home I would be better off saving my money and just assessing risk only when those conditions presented themselves.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
HARRY K.
08/2012
5.0
See above.
Description of Work: Jeff arrived on time and did a thorough job of testing the exterior of the house for lead. His report was very detailed including the testing procedures used, etc.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$175
Ann C.
09/2011
5.0
Jeff was very thorough and great to work with. He had some helpful advice and tips for dealing with the lead in our house. The lead report was easy to read and it was a valuable tool for deciding next steps for home repairs. It gave me peace of mind to know where the lead issues were and what was safe.
Description of Work: We had a full lead inspection done on our 1927 house, including painted surfaces, soil samples and dust samples.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$350
Ann C.
10/2010
5.0
home inspection
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After a stucco contractor quoted an outrageous amount to prepare a peeling two story stucco home, I decided to get the house tested. Jeff came to my home within a day, explained what his certification meant and how the equipment worked. He sampled at a number of locations and pointed out the "hot" vs OK surfaces. He prepared a detailed written report with specific readings compared to lead levels that require special handling. He emailed report in one day and it came in the mail the next day. Jeff and the testing saved me a lot of money because the larger stucco surface does not have lead. Thank you, Jeff.
Description of Work: The Lead Detective tested external peeling paint on both wood and stucco on my two story house, built in the late 1920's. He tested multiple locations and made a definitive finding that the lead levels of the painted wood required special handling. The stucco, however, did not have lead levels that required special handling. Yippee, that saved me a lot of money.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
Natalie M.
09/2010
5.0
Jeff did an great job testing all our exterior surfaces for lead. He is very professional, and gave us great tips for avoiding lead exposure. I would definitely recommend having this service done if you are planning to repaint or remodel your house.
Description of Work: Had entire exterior of the house tested for lead, as well as the kitchen cabinets and tile counter.
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Service Categories
Home inspection,
Lead Testing & Removal
FAQ
Lead Detective Agency is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.
Sunday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday: 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday: 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday: 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Lead Detective Agency accepts the following forms of payment: Check
Yes, Lead Detective Agency offers free project estimates.
Yes, Lead Detective Agency offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Lead Detective Agency does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Lead Detective Agency offers emergency services.
Yes, Lead Detective Agency offers warranties.
Lead Detective Agency offers the following services: Environmental testing, lead paint test and inspection, XRF, instant results, lead hazard assessments, air testing, abatement work plans, OSHA lead assessment, dust sampling & soil sampling.