Welcome to Anderson Lead Inspections. We are a licensed and insured Massachusetts Lead Paint Inspections and Risk Assessments company. We use state-of-the-art handheld X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrum Analyzers for fast accurate results. Whether you want to know if your home is safe for your family, a homeowner that has tenants with children, or need lead certification for Section 8 or any other housing program. We offer fast and professional Lead Inspection and Risk Assessment services. We service all of Massachusetts for your lead paint testing needs.
Business highlights
17 years of trusted experience
Services we offer
Lead paint inspections. Risk assessments. Consultation for deleading projects large & small.
Craig is best! His quote is most competitive. The quality of his work is excellent. Most important, he knows what is the best option for the customer. We totally follow his suggestion. Very honest gentlemen!
Description of Work: lead inspection for our home
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Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
Paul P.
10/2016
5.0
home inspection
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He was very thorough and did the inside and out.
Description of Work: I was purchasing a duplex built in 1971 and wanted to make sure it was lead free for renters.
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quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$450
Evan K.
02/2016
5.0
Was best deal I found (after calling 3 others too) and provided a very thorough check of the house. each room was checked in every conceivable way, inside and out, and a clear report was provided which we can show to any de-leading company we might work with. Nice guy too, very communicative.
Description of Work: Lead inspection
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Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
Sorrel S.
06/2015
5.0
unknown
Description of Work: I really liked Craig. His testing was thorough and he understood the goal of the testing around possible renovations we may do.
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quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$175
Benjamin M.
04/2015
5.0
Everything was great about our service. Craig was responsive in setting up our appointment, professional when he arrived, and we would definitely recommend Anderson Lead Inspection to anyone.
Description of Work: Lead inspection
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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
Avi R.
10/2014
5.0
Craig was an absolute delight to work with. Very professional, answers any questions you anytime and always has a smile on his face. I would highly recommend him if you need a professional lead inspection done on your home. Thanks again Craig!
Description of Work: Lead Inspection
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Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
mark S.
09/2014
5.0
THis guy is the best. Well known for doing a great job. Don't even bother calling anyone else.
Description of Work: Lead inspection, four unit
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Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$650
Kristin C.
07/2014
5.0
home inspection
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unknown
Description of Work: Inspected and then re-inspected property. Very helpful and knowledgable. Would definitely hire again!
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Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
$600
Lucia V.
07/2014
5.0
Craig was an absolute joy to work with. This was our second time working with him. The first was during the lead inspection before we bought the house. On that occasion, he walked through on his own and then walked through the whole property with us to tell us what had lead and what our options were for abatement. He answered all our questions and was available through email and calls whenever we needed anything. Because we had such a great experience with him, we called him to do the reinspection after we bought the house and had the lead abatement done. Once again, the whole experience was great. We were encouraged to ask any questions we had and felt completely comfortable with the whole process. If we ever need a lead inspector again, we will not hesitate to call Craig.
Description of Work: Reinspected 3-family house after lead abatement to get letter of full compliance.
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Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$575
Stephenie S.
06/2013
5.0
Craig responded to my initial contact quickly and scheduled an appointment within the week. He showed up on time and performed the services I expected. He delivered the lead paint report and letter of interim control within 2 days of performing the inspection.
Description of Work: Craig performed a lead inspection and risk assessment on one apartment and common areas of a 2-family house. He was thorough and patient and explained what areas of the house contained lead paint, what needed to be done to delead, and what needed to be done to maintain interim control.
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Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$380
Sarah A.
04/2013
5.0
Craig was very thorough and took plenty of time to walk us through what he found and to answer all of our questions.
Description of Work: Inspected our 3-story home for lead.
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Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
Kathleen T.
03/2013
5.0
Craig performed a detailed lead inspection of a property we were thinking of buying in Bolton, MA. From the start of our conversation over the phone he was easy to work with and talk to and explained everything in detail so I understood what I was paying for, what the results would do for us, and some of the things to expect when looking at a home from the 1830's. He was prompt and easy to schedule, and his price was the lowest I found. In fact it was so much lower than some other estimates I got that at first I was hesitant to use him. I got quotes from other, larger companies closer to $700 or $800. I discovered many people charge based on the home's age and Craig does not (though it seems like it might be fair to do so considering how much work this house was!). Craig scanned every surface in the home -- walls, woodwork, floors, mantels, fireplace bricks, railings, doors, etc. There were significant levels of lead throughout the home, many instances in places we had not imagined such as the kitchen walls, stair railings (unpainted) and fireplace bricks. This inspection was key to us ultimately making a decision not to purchase the house. While we knew there would be lead, this inspection allowed us to get estimates for safe removal and remediation which ended up putting us well over budget. Craig was thorough and easy to work with.
Description of Work: Lead inspection of house from the 1830's.
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
$300
John J.
02/2013
5.0
I found them online. It was fantastic. They were professional and on time. They had good communication. The price I paid was for them to come do the inspection and then to come back and inspect after the work was done. I am actually using them again this Saturday.
Description of Work: I used Anderson Lead Inspections for lead inspection for lead paint.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
Adrian S.
02/2013
5.0
After I called and I left him a message he got back to me within a few hours and we scheduled the inspections. On both occasions he arrived 10-15 minutes early. He took a lot of measurements and took his time with each and every window, door, trim, siding etc. It took about 2.5 hours for the inspection. in less than 24 hours i received the report through email as a PDF document followed by the printed version of the report in the mail together with the invoice. He was very professional, he explained everything that I asked about and also was available for further questions.
Description of Work: I had two different homes inspected for lead by Craig in less than a month.
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
$300
Curran S.
02/2013
5.0
Craig was meticulous and considerate. I had emailed his company over the weekend; he called me on Monday, and was on site Tuesday morning. He showed me the paper report before leaving and explained how to read it, then sent a PDF copy within 24 hours. He has also handled MANY followup questions by email, always patiently and promptly. One of the most professional people I have met in the home renovation/maintenance field.
Description of Work: Craig Anderson came to our house to perform a complete lead inspection and risk assessment. He spent about two hours total taking readings and then explaining the results to me. He made a list of what we would need to do to accomplish full lead remediation (our goal).
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
$275
Dan M.
12/2012
5.0
I have two rental apartments that needed a Lead inspection so that I would finally know my properties status when renting the units. Craig responded to my first contact within hours. His immediate response was very impressive and his pricing was within what I believe is the industry standard for Comprehensive Initial Inspections for two separate units within the same building. Craig was willing to visit the property the next day for the inspection, which was surprising, in a good way. However my schedule would not allow it. He was very accommodating for scheduling the inspection a few days out when my schedule would better allow for it. Craig was a great resource for Lead regulation information and was very approachable with questions and concerns. I do not have much experience with Lead Inspectors, but I have to assume Craig is in the top tier for customer service. I would absolutely recommend him to anyone else in my position.
Description of Work: Anderson Lead Inspections performed a Comprehensive Initial Inspection in both of my rental units. He arrived on time, although I was late. He explained the process in detail and answered all of my initial questions before commencing with the inspection. He visually inspected every surface within the rental units and along the exterior and common areas of the property. He then followed up with XRay testing to verify Lead levels of all materials. He explained how to read the report and broke down what the hazard classifications were. Though I tried not to both him during the inspection, he was very willing to answer questions during the inspection and explain he process through each step. Upon completion of the inspections of the units he went over the reports again briefly with me to verify my understanding and explained my options all along the way. Within a few hours of the inspection I received scanned copies of the inspections and some back up information for Lead compliance. Within 2-3 days I received the originals in the mail.
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
$400
Ariel W.
10/2012
5.0
Mr. Anderson was responsive, professional, and efficient. I was very impressed that, when we discussed what I wanted the reports for (getting estimates for a repainting project), he suggested a less-complicated and cheaper service that focused only on the areas I wanted to renovate, instead of getting every surface checked. I liked being able to arrange everything through email. The report he provided came quickly by email and in hard copy by mail.
Description of Work: Check 1100sqft apartment for lead paint
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
$250
JACK C.
10/2012
5.0
Craig was great! He answered my call immediately and spent a lot of time with me on the phone. He could have had me schedule a lead paint inspection, but instead he was really honest and let me know that I can use a report that was generated ten years ago. Even knowing I was not going to need his services right now, he spent twenty minutes with me on the phone answering my questions and giving me advice. He is very knowledgable and honest. His rates also seemed reasonable. I will definitely use him for my reinspection after my property is deleaded.
Description of Work: Craig Anderson described the lead testing and removal process in detail, gave me some great advice, and provided me with approximate prices.
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
Kara B.
05/2012
5.0
Great! I would definitely recommend him to others who need a lead inspection.
Description of Work: Craig was very nice and easy to work with! He came and did my whole house inspection in less than three hours. I live in a small cape. I had instant results and he emailed me a copy of his report that night!
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
$275
Andrew R.
04/2011
5.0
Set up the appointment via email. Craig responded quickly to all emails. I first emailed him about the lead inspection on Nov. 19 and he came in on Sat, the 21st to inspect the house. the inspection took a few hours as he was very thorough and checked all surfaces, sills, and trim. He gave us a hard copy of the report that day and also sent an electronic copy of the report later that day via email. The dust wipes were tested and he sent the lab results on the 23rd, so overall the process was incredibly efficient time-wise. It was money well spent to know exactly which pieces of trim have lead and which do not. There were some surprises (such as the fact that our original 1876 porch ceiling has no lead paint or that our pantry has lead paint on the interior woodwork) so I would recommend the lead testing for an old house especially if you are interested in keeping or restoring any of the historic woodwork or trim pieces. We were concerned with lead dust since our 1 1/2 year old son's blood lead level had risen a little (5ug/dL) for his last lead test, so we also took a bunch of dust wipes to be sure we had rid the house of any residual lead dust on the surfaces. We had done some recent renovation work which had probably caused the slight elevation so we worried about lead dust that may have been brought into the house form the renovation. The cost was something like $10 per swipe, but it was worth it to know with good confidence that the house did not contain excessive levels of lead dust and that we were not further exposing our child to dangerous levels of lead. Our son's levels have since gone down to under 2ug/dL. My advice is to test the house, and to be extremely careful during renovation/restoration work to not disturb anything in the house that has lead on it without taking the proper safety measures first.
Description of Work: Comprehensive lead inspection plus a dozen or so dust wipe tests.
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FAQ
Anderson Lead Inspections is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.
Anderson Lead Inspections accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Anderson Lead Inspections offers free project estimates.
No, Anderson Lead Inspections does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Anderson Lead Inspections does not offer a senior discount.
No, Anderson Lead Inspections does not offer emergency services.
No, Anderson Lead Inspections does not offer warranties.
Anderson Lead Inspections offers the following services: Lead paint inspections. Risk assessments. Consultation for deleading projects large & small.