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North Shore Lead Paint Testing Service is a one-inspector operation run out of Peabody by Thomas Dowd, who the business says has been doing this work for 30 years — testing homes, condos and day cares across the North Shore and issuing the official Letters of Full Initial Lead Inspection Compliance families need for financing or licensing. Only two reviews are on file, but both describe the same experience: Tom showing up quickly — one homeowner had an inspection done the day after calling, with the report back the next day — and walking through what he's testing and why rather than just handing over paperwork. In a 2022 review, a homeowner said the results gave them the clarity they needed to make decisions about lead in and around their house. There isn't much of a public record to check beyond that. Worth asking directly about scheduling and turnaround for your specific property, since the reviews on file are few and mostly recent.
Tom is amazing. I reached out for an inspection and he was able to complete it the next day. He was on time, took the time to explain the process and even showed us how he does the testing. He is sweet, kind, and super responsible. We got the report right the next day. Highly recommend him!
Tom is probably the kindest person I’ve ever worked with on a home project. He was responsive, informative, and such a pleasant person to deal with. He gave me the crucial information I needed to know about whether there was lead in and around my house so that I could make informed decisions. I highly recommend him!
Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from North Shore Lead Paint Testing Service. Use it to sanity-check bids, then get the real number in writing.
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Estimated range
$530 – $760
Typical inspection around $650
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Established 3.7 rating
Architect's eye4.7
Caught real issues4.5
Fast reports4.4