Reliable Lead Paint Detection Made Easy

HomeSwab™ gives homeowners a simple, safe,, reliable way to identify potential lead based paint and make informed decisions without guesswork or complicated testing procedures.

Lead Paint Identification (Paint Sample Test)

HomeSwab™ Lead Paint Test Certified lab paint analysis for homes built before 1978.

  • Ideal for identifying suspected lead based paint on interior or exterior surfaces
  • Perfect for testing multiple painted areas, such as walls, trim, doors, windows, or other painted building components
  • Paint sample materials are securely packaged and designed for homeowner directed collection

When to Use a HomeSwab™ Lead Paint Test

A HomeSafe™ lead paint test is ideal for determining whether painted surfaces contain lead. It helps confirm the presence or absence of lead before renovation, repair, or disturbance.

  • Homes built before 1978
  • Before remodeling, sanding, or painting
  • Chipping, peeling, or deteriorating paint
  • Prior to professional renovation or repair work
  • For added peace of mind in living spaces, especially where children are present

Why Choose HomeSwab™

  • Designed specifically for homeowner-directed paint sampling
  • Certified laboratory analysis performed on all submitted paint samples
  • Clear, easy-to-read lab results identifying whether lead is present in the sampled paint
  • No special training required—collect samples on your schedule and submit directly for certified lab analysis
  • Lead identification trusted by inspection and environmental testing professionals—now available direct to homeowners at a fraction of the cost
  • Certified easy to read and understand laboratory asbestos analysis performed on all HomeSwab™ swab tests
  • Certified laboratory results provided by email in as little as 72 hours of being revived by the laboratory

Lead Paint Test Is Not Intended For

  • Measuring lead dust or airborne lead levels
  • Diagnosing medical or health conditions
  • Assessing exposure levels or health risk

For concerns related to lead exposure or dust, professional lead risk assessment or dust wipe sampling is recommended.

Lead Paint Sample Test

For older painted surfaces where children live, play, or visit.

Description

Use this for older paint on trim, windows, doors, walls, railings, porches, or renovation areas. Testing can help identify lead-based paint concerns before repairs, sanding, scraping, or remodeling.

How to Test

Put on the included gloves and face mask. Collect the paint sample as directed (minimum 1 inch by 1 inch sample), keep the area contained, place the sample into the provided packaging, label it, and submit it to the lab.

Each HomeSwab™ kit is designed to make testing less intimidating while providing the highest level of certified results. You do not need to be a scientist or environmental consultant to collect a sample. The HomeSwab kit gives you the protective items, simple instructions, and a clear process for submitting the sample for certified laboratory analysis.

The result is not a guess based on appearance. It is written information from a laboratory that can help you decide what to do next, whether that means cleaning, repairs, additional professional evaluation, communication with a landlord, or documentation for an insurance related concern.