Lead Testing in Pelham: What You Need to Know

Pelham encompasses the Village of Pelham, Pelham Manor, and North Pelham, located just north of the Bronx border. With approximately 55% of its housing built before 1960, the community features a mix of pre-war Colonials, Tudor homes, and older apartment buildings.

Common Building Types

Pelham features a variety of residential properties including pre-war Colonial and Tudor homes, older apartment buildings near the Pelham Parkway corridor, Victorian-era village houses, Cape Cod-style homes, and mixed-use downtown buildings. Each building type presents unique lead paint challenges that require professional XRF testing to identify.

Lead Paint Risks in Pelham

Pelham's proximity to the Bronx border means its housing stock resembles that of neighboring New York City neighborhoods. Many properties feature pre-war construction typical of the early suburban expansion from the city.

Our Lead Testing Services

Rapid Lead Testing provides comprehensive lead testing services throughout Pelham and Westchester County:

XRF Lead Paint Inspection: Non-destructive testing using state-of-the-art XRF analyzers that provide instant, definitive results for every painted surface.
Dust Wipe Testing: Laboratory-analyzed dust wipe sampling to measure lead dust levels on floors, windowsills, and window troughs.
Lead Risk Assessment: Comprehensive evaluation of your property's lead paint condition, including identification of deteriorating paint and friction surfaces.

Federal & New York State Lead Paint Laws

Property owners in Pelham must comply with federal and state lead paint regulations:

EPA RRP Rule: Contractors disturbing more than 6 sq ft of interior or 20 sq ft of exterior paint on pre-1978 homes must be EPA-certified and use lead-safe work practices.
Federal Lead Disclosure Rule: Sellers and landlords of pre-1978 housing must disclose known lead-based paint hazards before sale or lease.
NY Property Condition Disclosure Act: Sellers must disclose known material defects including lead paint, or provide a $500 credit at closing.
NY Sanitary Code (10 NYCRR Part 67): Requires lead-safe housing for children under age 6 in rental dwellings.

Why Choose Rapid Lead Testing?

EPA-certified inspectors with extensive experience in Westchester County
Same-day service available throughout Westchester County
Digital reports delivered within 24 hours
Competitive pricing with no hidden fees
Zero inconclusive readings — definitive results on every surface