Lead testing
in Park Slope.

Start with the decision. XRF addresses painted components; dust wipes address settled dust when laboratory analysis is needed. Ask for each method and area to be listed separately.

Start with the decision and break it into testable questions. For a Park Slope property, identify the rooms, painted components, shared areas, planned work, access limits, and whether the concern is paint, settled dust, or both. Ask for each method and area to be shown separately in the scope. This gives the final report a clear connection to the decision it is meant to support.

XRF fits a question about painted components. Dust wipes fit a settled-dust or post-work question and require laboratory analysis. One project may need one method or both.

XRF answers a painted-component question. Dust wipes answer a settled-dust or post-work question and require laboratory analysis. If both are requested, list the painted surfaces for XRF and the dust locations for sampling. A result from one method should not be used as a substitute for the other, even when both are part of the same Park Slope project.

A report covers the areas and components included in the agreed scope. It does not cover inaccessible areas or decide repairs, transactions, or other requirements outside that scope.

A useful Park Slope report should identify the property, areas examined, components or surfaces, method, findings, and exclusions. Compare those entries with the original scope before sharing the report. If the decision changes from renovation planning to another property question, or if access opens a new area, ask for a scope review rather than adding assumptions after the visit.