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When it comes to lead-based paint in Denver, even a small chip can be dangerous. That’s why it’s important to take a lead-based paint chip sample if you think your home might have the toxic paint.
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Natausha Guajardo
2025-07-08
Vanessa is very responsive and has impeccable customer service. 10/10!
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2025-07-08
Very knowledgeable and professional company. I recommend them for environmental testing
Lourens Erasmus
2025-07-04
Had a great experience working with Vanessa! Awesome communication throughout and we were able to get an inspection scheduled within 24 hours of calling. Would definitely recommend!
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2025-07-03
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2025-07-02
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2025-06-30
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2025-06-26
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2025-06-20
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2025-05-28
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2025-04-01
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What Is Lead Chip Sampling?
Lead chip sampling involves physically removing small paint samples from surfaces to determine if lead-based paint (LBP) is present. The samples are then sent to a certified lab for analysis, following strict EPA and CDPHE protocols.
This method is ideal when:
- XRF testing isn’t available or permitted
- You need lab-confirmed proof for compliance, permits, or litigation
- A HUD, CDPHE, or federal agency requires documented results
- XRF results are borderline, inconclusive, or disputed
- You’re working on a historical renovation or Section 8 housing
When Is Paint Chip Testing Required?
You may need lead chip sampling if:
- You need formal documentation for legal, insurance, or inspection purposes
- You’re renovating or demolishing a pre-1978 building
- Your project is federally funded or requires HUD/CDPHE compliance
- XRF is not feasible due to texture, substrate, or regulations
- You’re responding to a lead exposure incident or elevated blood lead level (EBLL)
Where Do We Collect Samples?
We collect chip samples from areas with visible paint or surfaces likely to be disturbed, including:
- Window trim, baseboards, and doors
- Walls and ceilings
- Exterior siding, railings, and porch areas
- Cabinets, stair parts, and built-ins
- Any painted surface with deterioration, peeling, or chipping
All samples are collected under EPA Method 1028 and HUD Guidelines to ensure proper legal and compliance documentation.
Why Paint Chip Sampling?
While more invasive than XRF, chip sampling is:
- Lab-confirmed and highly reliable
- Accepted in court cases, permitting, and HUD documentation
- Ideal for resolving disputes or verifying borderline XRF readings
Required in some compliance audits and enforcement action
Lead Exposure Risks
When disturbed, lead paint can release dust that’s:
- Toxic to children, causing developmental delays and behavior problems
- Harmful to pregnant women, increasing risks to unborn babies
- Dangerous to adults, potentially affecting the nervous system and heart
Testing ensures paint is handled safely before it becomes a health hazard.
How EnvioCore Helps
We perform certified lead chip sampling inspections across Colorado for:
- Homeowners and buyers
- Renovation contractors
- Property managers and Section 8 housing
- Government agencies and environmental consultants
You get:
- Detailed, defensible reports ready for compliance or legal use
- EPA and CDPHE-certified inspectors
- Accurate sampling and full chain-of-custody management
- Fast lab turnaround, typically 3–5 business days
How It Works
- We identify the surfaces you plan to disturb
- Our inspector collects paint chips (at least 4 square inches each)
- Samples are labeled, sealed, and documented
- Samples are sent to a certified lab for analysis via AAS or ICP-MS
- You get results in 3–5 days (rush available)
Before Your Appointment
To help us move efficiently:
- Do not paint over or scrape surfaces beforehand
- Provide access to all painted areas involved
- Alert any tenants or occupants in advance
Keep the area clear for safe sample collection.
Your Final Report Will Include:
- Documentation suitable for contractors, permits, or legal filings
- Lab-verified lead content for each surface
- mg/cm² or ppm results (EPA/HUD format)
- Description of each tested area and surface type
- Clear compliance status and next steps if lead is present
Lead-Based Paint Chip Testing FAQs
Chip testing provides lab-verified documentation when XRF results are inconclusive or not allowed.
Yes—chip testing is often considered the gold standard when high confidence is needed.
A small 2” x 2” area of paint will be removed per sample. We take care to minimize visual disruption.
This depends on surface types and project size. We’ll guide you during scope review.
Yes—Colorado Regulation 19 enforces strict lead-safe work practices and requires certified inspectors.
Lead abatement involves permanently eliminating lead hazards—often required after confirmed exposure or in HUD housing.
Schedule EnvioCore for a Lead-Based Paint Chip Inspection in Denver Today
We will pull physical paint chip samples and have them analyzed for Lead-Based Paint at a certified Laboratory!